Concern raised over citrus import process

The proposed import of pomelo, also know as Thai grapefruit, is causing concern for some in the citrus industry. Picture: File
Alistair Finlay

A LEADING citrus industry group is raising concerns about a proposal to allow a Southeast Asian fruit variety into the country. Currently, Federal Government departments are assessing if the large, grapefruit-like pomelo should be imported into Australia from Vietnam. Citrus Australia’s chief executive officer Nathan Hancock said while he supposed free trade, more research needed […]

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