The problem with Apples and Oranges

Indonesia closed down three entry points for imported fruits and vegetables, but its implementation was delayed by three months because of unfinished infrastructure.

March 14, 2012

Robi selected the best strawberries for the day, before laying them out in a labeled plastic container at a fruit store in Cilandak, South Jakarta. "These are from an organic garden in Ciwidey, Bandung. One packet costs Rp15,000," said the employee at the fruit store on Thursday last week.

Although they sell local products, the majority of the fruits sold there are imported. Next to the strawberries, are rows rows of Washington, Fuji, and Ponkam app

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