新斯科舍省的苹果今年有望走向更多海外餐桌。该省水果种植者协会表示，正采取措施，将本季部分苹果收获运往台湾，以实现这一目标。
Nova Scotia's apples are poised to reach more overseas tables this year. The province's fruit growers association said it's taking steps toward the goal of shipping some of this season's apple harvest to Taiwan.
此举标志着新斯科舍省种植者在加美贸易紧张局势下，为多元化全球市场所采取的新举措。
It marks a new move by Nova Scotian growers to diversify their global markets amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions.
根据新斯科舍省水果种植者协会的数据，目前美国占新斯科舍省苹果出口的90%。虽然该行业尚未受到直接关税影响，但当地种植者正把握时机，将其视为机遇。
The United States currently accounts for 90 per cent of Nova Scotia's apple exports, according to the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association. While the sector remains untouched by direct tariffs, local growers are seizing the moment as an opportunity.
“我们在美国某些州和城市的消费者中建立了良好的关系，”该协会执行董事埃米莉·卢茨说。
"We've built a great relationship with the consumers in certain American states and cities," said Emily Lutz, the association's executive director.
“但如今比以往任何时候都更重要的事是，要有备选方案，并让其他市场了解我们在新斯科舍种植的水果质量。”此举将帮助种植者在未来可能出现的贸易中断中占据更有利的位置。
"But it is important now more than ever to have alternatives available, and just for other markets to be aware of the quality of fruit that we grow in Nova Scotia." The move will help growers find a stronger position in case there is a future trade disruption.
该协会共享的数据显示，去年该省对美国的苹果出口额超过2800万美元。紧随其后的是越南，其进口额达近75万美元的新斯科舍苹果。
Data shared by the association show the province's apple exports to the U.S. exceeded $28 million last year. It was followed by Vietnam, which imported nearly $750,000 worth of Nova Scotia apples.
卢茨表示，越南自大约七年前站稳脚跟后，已成为新斯科舍的第二大苹果市场。
Lutz said Vietnam has become Nova Scotia's second-largest apple market after a foothold was established about seven years ago.
种植者目前正将目光放在今年的台湾市场，同时也在考虑进入泰国市场。卢茨表示，许多东南亚国家本身不种植苹果，这为进口创造了机遇。
Growers are now targeting the Taiwan market this year, while also looking to enter Thailand. Lutz said many Southeast Asian countries do not grow apples, which creates opportunities for imports.
虽然这些国家与澳大利亚和新西兰的生产者更为接近，但新斯科舍将受益于相反的收获季节。
Although those countries are closer to Australian and New Zealand producers, Nova Scotia will benefit from having the opposite harvest season.
今年2月，联邦政府启动了农业市场推广计划（Agrimarketing program），计划在五年内向全国农业企业提供7500万美元，以帮助其开拓新市场。其中，新斯科舍省水果种植者协会获得了30万美元的资助。
In February, the federal government launched the Agrimarketing program providing $75 million over five years to agriculture businesses nationwide to find new markets. Out of that, the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association secured $300,000.
卢茨表示，这笔资金可以支持他们开展各种市场拓展活动，例如参加国际展览和聘请当地营销专家。
Lutz said the funding can support their various market development activities, such as attending international exhibitions and hiring local marketing experts.
新斯科舍省莱克维尔的Van Meekeren农场有限公司副总裁迈克尔·范·米克伦表示，虽然今年的苹果产量不是有史以来最高的，但仍然是一个丰收季节，而进入新市场对种植者来说是一个令人兴奋的机会。
Michael Van Meekeren, vice-president of Van Meekeren Farms Ltd. in Lakeville, N.S, said while this year's apple crop is not the largest on record, it is still a bumper season, and having access to new markets is an exciting opportunity for growers.
范·米克伦表示，新斯科舍省将优先出口具有强大全球竞争力的品种，如蜂蜜脆和安布罗西亚。
Van Meekeren said Nova Scotia will prioritize exporting varieties with a strong global competitive edge, such as honeycrisp and ambrosia.
他认为出口不会给当地供应带来压力，因为大西洋地区人口稀少，苹果资源丰富。
He believes exports will not strain local supply, as the Atlantic region has a small population and abundant apple resources.
“我们只是出口新斯科舍真正出类拔萃的苹果，”范·米克伦说。“当我们拥有的东西在世界上同样优秀甚至更好时，我认为这是新斯科舍应该做的正确事情。”
"We just export the ones that really shine from Nova Scotia," Van Meekeren said. "I think it is the right thing to do for Nova Scotia when we have something that is as good or better than any others in the world."
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