Growth of the Peruvian pitahaya business marks a promising future for family farming and big business

(Agraria.pe) Pitahaya is one of the fruits that has been the most talked about in recent years in Peru due to the commercial possibilities it can offer to producers and exporters. Multiple ventures of this type, not only from large agro-exporters, but also from cooperatives, are already starting down this path. Juan Castillo Ocaña, head of the Piura regional headquarters of Sierra y Selva Exportadora (Agromercado) pointed out in this regard that, as of July 2024, Peruvian pitahaya exports reached a marked increase, reaching a volume of 406 tons for a FOB value of US$ 1.3 million. “This agro-export takeoff represents a marked increase of 340% in volume and 560% in value; compared to the same period in 2023,” he highlights. And then points out that Europe is the main destination, especially the Netherlands, France and Spain. According to the information shared, the company that leads shipments in this period is Camposol, with a ...