Ecuador has opened its market for the export of lemons, sweet citrus fruits, and bone-in beef from Argentina. The decision was agreed upon in a meeting between Pablo Cortese, the president of the National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality (Senasa) of Argentina, and Patricio Almeida, the executive director of Agrocalidad of Ecuador. So far in 2024, Senasa has certified the export of 260,649 tons of fresh citrus fruits, with South American countries like Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and Chile as the main recipients. Meanwhile, the certified bone-in beef exports total 106,251 tons, with China being the primary destination.