The Chilean industry is betting on markets such as China and on diversification between fresh and dehydrated products to sustain growth and profitability. Chile's plum industry has been consolidating its international positioning with a strategy focused on quality and productive diversification, according to information from PortalFrutícola.com. This crop has gained relevance within Chilean fruit cultivation by combining exports of fresh and dehydrated plums, which allows for greater commercial flexibility in the face of different market scenarios. Cristián Benavente, commercial manager of Exportadora Rancagua, pointed out that the European plum—in particular the D’Agen variety—has become a strategic alternative not only because of its growing external demand, but also because of its ability to complement other key crops such as cherries. In this context, he explained that the business has evolved in recent years, generating new opportunities, although also greater demands for ...