Peru: Banana producers seek to introduce organic puree to the European market

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Peru

Published Sep 9, 2023

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Peru is a major exporter of organic bananas, with Piura being the largest producing region. The country has been among the main exporters of bananas for the past 10 years, seeking leadership alongside countries like Ecuador, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. To increase the presence of Peruvian bananas abroad, Promperú has supported banana producers in participating in international fairs and virtual meetings with buyers from various countries. Additionally, a cooperative has been formed to produce organic banana puree, which is in high demand in the European market.

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09:54 | Lima, set. 9. For Peru, this fruit also represents an important generator of economic income, mainly for small producers on the northern coast of the country, where its cultivation is concentrated. According to the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism ( Promperú), Piura is the largest producing region of fresh organic bananas, with 60% of the national production with 9,927 of the 16,500 hectares certified throughout the territory. It is followed to a lesser extent by Tumbes, Lambayeque and La Libertad. “For 10 years, Peru has been among the main exporters of this fruit, seeking leadership alongside Ecuador, Costa Rica and the Philippines,” said the promoting entity.- Piura : scientists apply artificial intelligence to improve banana productionThus, in 2022, shipments of organic bananas abroad totaled 117 million dollars and, between January and June of this year, the figure is 58 million dollars, being the Netherlands, Panama, the United States and ...

Source: Andina