With the shipment of the first 10 tons, SAG inaugurates a record season for Chilean cherry exports

Published 2024년 10월 22일

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Chile is set for a successful fruit export season, with historical agreements for cherry exports and the implementation of the Systems Approach for table grapes. The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has started the cherry export season, with the first 10 tons certified for markets including China, and aims to comply with international standards through added staff and improved systems. The SAG also obtained authorization for cold treatment in transit in ship warehouses, providing an alternative to traditional treatment and addressing potential container shortages. The goal is to position the national agricultural sector as a pillar of growth, generating foreign currency and employment, and establishing Chile as a leading agri-food nation.

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The implementation of the Systems Approach for table grapes, aimed at the markets of the United States and Mexico, together with the agreements reached with China to arrange shipments of cherries from areas quarantined due to the fruit fly, anticipate a very positive fruit export season. The Agricultural and Livestock Service began the historic cherry export season, certifying the first 10 tons of this valuable fruit, which are destined for the demanding markets of China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea and Spain. With Chile consolidated as a world leader in cherry production, it is expected that this year will mark a record of exports. To face this great challenge, the SAG has added more personnel and improved its inspection and treatment systems in the main producing regions of the country, thus ensuring compliance with the highest international standards. The National Director of SAG, José Guajardo Reyes, stated that “thanks to the joint effort between the public and ...

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