Mexico plans to export up to 12% more berries

(Agraria.pe) The Mexican export of red fruits or berries, as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are also known, continues to rise. And it is that the National Association of Exporters of Berries (Aneberries) of Mexico estimates to send up to 12% more red fruits produced in that country abroad, and exceed 584 thousand tons by the end of this year. According to Juan José Flores García, general director of Aneberries, until June 16 there was a record of 386-894 tons exported nationally, which are distributed as follows: Blueberries, 62,011 tons; Raspberry, 67,744 tons; Strawberry, 206,238 tons; Blackberry, 50,900 tons. In 2021, around 462 thousand tons were exported, Flores García reported. “In Jalisco (one of the States with the highest production) there are around 182 thousand tons (exported) and I tell you, this is super important because it generates employment. We see it as a pillar for the development of the communities where the berries are being grown," ...