Argentina: Pear and apple exports to Mexico grew by 32% during the 2024 season

GENERAL ROCA (Río Negro) - After the 2024 export season for pears and apples to Mexico, the National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (Senasa) certified the shipment of 1,022,760 boxes of both fruits from Río Negro and Neuquén, which represents an increase of 32% compared to the 2023 season and 103% compared to the 2022 season. These shipments are part of the Work Plan for the Export of pears and apples from Argentina to Mexico, which is implemented in these Patagonian provinces to minimize the risks of introducing quarantine pests. The focus on the quarantine pests Grapholita molesta and Pseudococcus viburni requires very specific inspections, both in the field and in packaging, prior to the consolidation of the loads for export. For this reason, between February and August, agents from the Senasa Northern Patagonia Regional Center focused on inspection tasks required by this Plan. During the 2024 season, 15 exporters sent pears and apples to Mexico, while 26 meat packing ...