MPI have established a working group to improve and clarify the requirements for managing the risk of fruit fly entering through the commercial fresh produce pathway.

Although the commercial produce pathway is considered to be well managed and relatively low risk, MPI has identified several pieces of work necessary to maintain a high level of biosecurity risk management.

The group will review work being undertaken and communicate progress back to respective industries on an on-going basis. KVH is participating in this group along with representatives from other New Zealand horticultural industries.