Fruits from Chile on display in the Chamber of Deputies on the reopening of the Peruvian market for Chilean manzanas and kernels

In April, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation of Peru suspended the phytosanitary requirements for importing stones (nectarine, cherry, plumcot, peach, plum, apricot) and apples from Chile, given the imminent risk of entry of the Grapholita molesta pest. . At the time, the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service of Peru (Senasa) detailed that the measure will be maintained until the investigation is concluded in coordination with the Chilean authority, which includes updating the risk analysis studies. of pests and new phytosanitary requirements are established to continue the trade of these fruits safely. Given this scenario and to know the opinions regarding the closure of the Peruvian market, Frutas de Chile was invited by the Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development Commission of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, to present its vision on the subject. At the meeting, held on Monday, May 6, were Miguel Canala-Echeverría, general manager of Frutas de ...