date:Dec 17, 2012
eement has been in the works since initial discussions started in 2010, but the agreement was only finalized recently. Knowing both countries hold their industries to the same standard, Campbell said, gives consumers confidence in the products they buy.
Campbell noted that New Zealand exports around 10 percent of its seafood to the United States directly, with a value of NZD 147 million (USD 123.6 million, EUR 94.4 million) for the year ending 31 October 2012. The agreement, she said, will help