Peruvian blueberries arrive for the first time in Israel and Jordan

Published 2022년 10월 4일

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Peru has expanded its blueberry export markets, reaching Israel and Jordan for the first time this season, and is in the process of opening markets in several other countries, including Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, New Zealand, and Ecuador. The country, already the world's largest blueberry producer and exporter, is expecting a 25% increase in exports for the 2022-2023 campaign, with 90% of shipments expected to be made between August and December. Organic blueberry exports have reached a record high of 2,026 tons in a week, with 10,402 tons exported this campaign, a 144% increase from the previous one. The industry is projected to generate up to 135,000 direct jobs this campaign, with 58% of these jobs being held by women.

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In this way, the country already has a presence in 62 international markets, consolidating itself as the world's largest producer and exporter of blueberries. During the current 2022-2023 campaign, Peru continues to add new commercial destinations for the cultivation of blueberries. In weeks 38 and 34, the first shipments were made to Israel and Jordan, respectively. In both cases, exports were made by air. Exports to Israel totaled 3,600 kilos. It is worth mentioning that this market opened for Peru at the end of June 2022. The phytosanitary requirements established for the export of blueberries to that country include cold treatment for the fruit fly pest and phytosanitary inspection prior to shipment shipment. Luis Miguel Vegas, manager of ProArándanos, mentioned that the first exports from Peru to Israel occurred during the crop's export peak week. In the case of Jordan, the first 360 kilos were exported. It is worth mentioning that other markets such as Indonesia, South ...

Source: Redagricola