Ecuador: The organic cultivation of soursop grows in the country and is promoted at an international fair

Ecuadorian soursop will be present at the most important exhibition of organic products. The Biofach fair, which will take place from July 26 to 29 in Germany, will have 136 exhibiting countries, including Ecuador. About 50,000 visitors are expected to attend. Seven Ecuadorian companies producing and exporting traditional and non-traditional fruits such as soursop and other non-conventional products in this market will participate in the meeting. The organic cultivation of this fruit has grown exponentially: 400% in 10 years, Daniel Ortega, president of Asoguanábana, told Diario EXPRESO. The guild is the first association of organic producers in Ecuador. According to their data, the crop's planting area has expanded to reach more than 1,500 hectares in production. It is estimated that the sector currently generates employment for more than 5,000 people in field production and agribusiness. Ortega added that certified organic production and ...