Largest mango exporter in Brazil has a load of 92t barred in Spain

Published 2021년 6월 19일

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Four containers of 92 tonnes of mangoes produced by the Agrodan group, the largest Brazilian fruit producer and exporter, have been seized at the Spanish port of Algecira due to alleged sanitary issues. The mangoes, along with all lemon cargoes, were found to contain carnauba wax, which includes substances banned as food additives in the European Union since 2008. The situation has led to the mangoes being held, with options for redirection, return to Brazil for local treatment, or destruction. This incident is part of larger challenges faced by Brazilian fruit exports, including increased costs and logistical difficulties, all affecting the pricing of various produce in Ceasas.

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Four containers with 92 tonnes of mango shipped by the largest producer and exporter of Brazilian fruit, the Agrodan group, were barred this Friday (06/18) at the Spanish port of Algecira. Port authorities alleged sanitary issues to prevent the entry of mangoes into the country and also all lemon cargoes. The allegation is that the carnauba wax used to give shine and prevent premature fruit ripening contains ethoxylated alcohol (emulsifier) and formaldehyde (preservative), two ingredients banned as food additives since 2008 by the European Parliament. In Brazil, carnauba wax is recognized as a safe substance for human consumption by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa). The option presented by the inspector of the Spanish Ministry of Health was to redirect the load to another location, such as Rotterdam (Netherlands), return to Brazil, treat the mango locally, that is, remove the wax from each unit or destroy the load. In the photo, several Palmer mangoes, including a ...

Source: Agroinforme