Ecuador calls for delay in soursop exports to the US

Published 2024년 2월 16일

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The Ecuadorian soursop industry is awaiting approval to export to the US, a process delayed by the need for a phytosanitary risk analysis and the establishment of an entry protocol. The US's insistence on irradiation, which prevents the fruit from being marketed as organic, has been a sticking point. Despite this, the industry has potential US buyers and is ready to export once the protocol is established. However, the recent discovery of lead in a product from Austrofoods Company has created a perception issue. Meanwhile, the industry plans to expand into the European and Nordic markets, building on the EU-funded CREA project, and will participate in the Nordic organic products fair.

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The Ecuadorian soursop industry has been waiting for 4 years to be able to export to the United States, which is why we spoke with the president of Asoguanábana of Ecuador, Daniel Ortega, who commented that the process is currently in the hands of the United States. He explained that the phytosanitary risk analysis process is missing, from a technical point of view they have it. "USA. has been a bit inflexible on the issue of irradiation, therefore, the fruit will be able to enter once it receives treatment either in Ecuador or in the United States, which eliminates our ability to market an organic product, but at least openness the market". Ortega indicated that the second point is related to once the phytosanitary analysis is completed, it is up to APHIS to establish the entry protocol. "It has not been possible, despite the fact that Ecuador sent the response to the APHIS request, where they have not commented, despite the efforts we have made with the embassy and Agrocalidad." ...

Source: MXfruit