ROMPIN, Sept 18 — The MD2 pineapple variety is now being exported to Osaka, Japan, contributing to an increase in Malaysia’s exports, according to the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board .
“Japan has long been importing pineapples from Malaysia but this time, MPIB and several companies have managed to penetrate the Osaka market in addition to Tokyo previously. Sheikh Umar said Malaysia exported pineapple-based products worth RM1.148 billion in 2022, up from RM1.106 billion in 2021. He said the industry has also enhanced the standard of living of the B40 group, adding that last year, 2,842 out of 3,552 pineapple growers had achieved a monthly income of more than RM5,000, in line with the 11th Malaysia Plan.
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