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Jamaica will be constructing a hot water treatment facility for mangoes during this financial year to be completed in time for the export of mangoes to the United States in the 2022 season.

This facility, which will be constructed through a public-private sector partnership, follows approval from the United States Department of Agriculture for its construction.

“What this means is that we will no longer have to send our mangoes to the USA to be irradiated. This is a tremendous development and a wonderful opportunity for the exportation of mangoes, said Minister of...