Brazil: With international certification, guava exports in Paraná grow 580% in three years

Published 2024년 3월 26일

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The Cooperativa Agroindustrial de Carlópolis (Coac) in Carlópolis, north of Paraná, Brazil, has seen a remarkable 580% increase in guava exports from 2020 to 2023, reaching 113,703 kg, thanks to the guava's Geographical Indication (GI) and Global G.A.P seal. This success is a result of collaborative efforts between Coac, Sebrae/PR, Carlópolis City Hall, and IDR-Paraná, highlighting the importance of joint work and certification in opening international markets and improving the livelihoods of local producers. Despite facing challenges such as climate effects and a need for more human capital, the initiative has not only boosted exports but also expanded Coac's presence in the domestic market, demonstrating the positive impact of organized production and certification on regional development and the economic well-being of small rural producers.

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A practically artisanal and very profitable business. The sale of guava, with Geographical Indication (GI) and Global G.A.P seal, in Carlópolis, a pioneering north of Paraná, has made a leap in the last three years. Since opening its doors to the foreign market, the Cooperativa Agroindustrial de Carlópolis (Coac) has seen the volume of fruit exports grow by 580%. From 2020 to 2023, it went from 16,730 kg to 113,703 kg. And the increase in international sales was not greater because production capacity was affected by climate effects. Military police officer Juliano Azevedo de Oliveira Bicudo began taking care of his father's land in 2016, without any experience in the field. With the support of Coac, he began planting guava and, in 2018, harvested the first fruits. It invested in certifications and in the process of expanding production, which today covers an area of approximately three hectares, containing 1,600 fruit trees. In a short time, celebrate the results. “Exporting is ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio