Sustainability is the driving force behind the growth of the Chilean avocado industry and the main focus of the upcoming Global Avocado Summit

게시됨 2024년 11월 18일

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The Chilean Avocado Committee, led by Francisco Contardo, is emphasizing the country's role as a leading avocado producer, with an expected 33.3% increase in production for the 2024-25 season, totaling 200 thousand tons, due to favorable climatic conditions and southern movement of agriculture due to climate change. Chile remains the primary consumer of avocados, with Europe being the main export destination, followed by the US and Asia. The industry focuses on sustainability, which has faced challenges due to misinformation in the media, prompting more transparency about sustainable practices and certifications in the sector.

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In conversation with Francisco Contardo, executive director of the Chilean Avocado Committee, the professional analyzed the development of the current export season, as well as the work that this entity and its associates promote in sustainability, a matter in which Chile is an example at an international level within the category, but still little known by many Chileans who love to eat avocado and enjoy its health benefits. Regarding the 2024-25 season, Contardo observed that the production estimate remains at 200 thousand tons, which means an increase of 33.3% compared to the previous year. This, he explained, is due to the fact that “climatic conditions have been a contribution to having better productivity. Clearly, the fact that it has rained in recent years has had a positive impact on the avocado industry, as well as on the entire fruit industry in general. On the other hand, due to the displacement of desertification and climate change, national agriculture is moving ...

출처: Portaldelcampo