Mexico approves the expansion of pilot plan of Systems Approach for export of Chilean table grapes

August 19, 2024.- The Agricultural and Livestock Service of the Ministry of Agriculture announced today good news for the national fruit sector, as the Mexican health authority approved a Systems Approach pilot plan for Chilean table grape exports to that market. This involves the elimination of fumigation within the fruit shipping processes, which allows the product to arrive in better conditions at its destination. As a result of negotiations between the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and the National Service for Health, Safety and Food Quality of Mexico (Senasica), grape producers in the regions of Atacama, Coquimbo and Valparaíso will be able to participate in the Systems Approach pilot, starting in the next 2024-2025 season. The Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, said that “this is great news that will have a positive impact on our grape producers, as it reduces costs, the quality of the fruit is much better, and that is something that is valued. With this ...