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

Good news for the national fruit sector was announced today by the Agricultural and Livestock Service of the Ministry of Agriculture, as the Mexican health authority approved a pilot plan of Systems Approach for Chilean table grape exports to that market. This implies 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 season 2024-2025. 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 ...