Brazil to export apples to promising Peruvian market

This week, not only Brazil committed to opening its market to Peruvian citrus, as both countries also signed an agreement that commits to the entry of Brazilian apples to the Inca nation. Until now, Peru only imported apples from Chile, with Brazil being the second country to access this promising market, highlighted the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) of the South American giant. After signing the agreement, the Peruvian ambassador to Brazil, Rómulo Acurio, said that “three years have passed since Brazil and Peru failed to sign an agreement on access to products. We are very happy and grateful.” On the occasion, the ambassador also highlighted that the Chancay Port, whose inauguration is approaching by leaps and bounds, will generate opportunities to transport Brazilian production, since Brazil is China's largest trading partner in Latin America. For his part, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, Carlos Fávoro, said that his country exports a large ...