Peruvian frozen sweet potato enters the Chinese market with historic shipment

(Agraria.pe) On September 11, the first shipment of Peruvian frozen fruit arrived in Shanghai, the Asian giant, as part of the agreements signed in 2024 between Peru and China during the APEC Economic Leaders' Week, when the President of China, Xi Jinping, visited Peru. On this occasion, marking a historic milestone for the country, Peru's exportable offer to China expands with the arrival of frozen diced avocado. Based on the agreed protocol for frozen fruits (blueberry, mango, and avocado), it was established that the shipments must maintain a core temperature of -18°C or less throughout storage and transport, comply with the requirements of the laws and regulations on food safety and plant quarantine, as well as the national food safety standards of China. The first tons of frozen fruit During the ceremony, the Peruvian Consul General in Shanghai, David Gamarra; the head of the Peruvian Trade Office in the city, Bernardo Muñoz; authorities from the Shanghai Customs and ...