Chile boosts fruit exports to Indonesia

With the aim of promoting the diversification of Chilean fruit markets, the Chilean ambassador to Indonesia, Mario Artaza, together with the acting head of the Division of Agricultural, Forestry and Seed Protection of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), Marco Muñoz, met with representatives of the Indonesian Quarantine Agency (IQA), headed by the Director of Plant Quarantine Mr. Bambang. During the meeting, the authorities discussed the opening of the market for fresh Chilean lemons, the entry of nuts with and without shell, progress in electronic certification, the renewal of the recognition of the Chilean safety system and the export of frozen fruits. Also participating were the Chilean agricultural attaché in the Asian nation, Patricio Riveros; and the manager of Frutas de Chile, Miguel Canala-Echeverría. During the visit to Indonesia, the public-private delegation had the opportunity to visit the port of Tanjung Priok, the most important in Jakarta and one of the ...