Chile: Phytosanitary inspection sites in Coquimbo and Atacama are now open

Published 2024년 11월 25일

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Frutas de Chile has opened new phytosanitary inspection sites in the Coquimbo and Atacama regions of Chile, in time for the grape and fruit export season to the United States. Located in collaboration with the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and the USDA-APHIS, these sites comply with export standards and will facilitate the inspection of a broad spectrum of fruits. The Atacama region, known for its grape production, exported 71,860 tons of fresh fruit, primarily to the US, during the 2023-2024 season. Meanwhile, Coquimbo, which exported 214,584 tons of fresh fruit, 84% of which was to the US, is planning a 5,000 m² facility to further support agricultural growth. These developments highlight the commitment to enhancing Chile's fruit export industry.

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The phytosanitary inspection sites in the Coquimbo and Atacama regions of Chile will be key for exports of grapes and other fruits to the United States market, Frutas de Chile reported. Regarding this, the general manager of the entity, Miguel Canala-Echeverría, indicated that they managed to enable the facilities before the start of the season, which are available for producers and exporters. “These are added to the other inspection sites located in Valparaíso, Lo Herrera, Los Lirios, Teno and Cabrero, which are part of the tripartite agreement between Frutas de Chile, the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-APHIS),” he said. Canala-Echeverría added that the Coquimbo inspection site includes 15 inspection tables, while at the Atacama inspection site, 27 tables will be available for inspection. Both facilities are ready and approved by the SAG and the USDA-APHIS, to carry ...

Source: MXfruit