Chile signs a protocol to export shelled almonds to China

The president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, celebrated the signing of a customs protocol that will facilitate the export of shelled Chilean almonds to China, which marks an important step to diversify the South American country's exports. This agreement is part of efforts to open new foreign trade opportunities and support the development of small and medium-sized producers in highly competitive markets. Shelled almonds, which require a higher level of processing compared to shelled almonds, are harvested mainly in the O'Higgins Region and the Metropolitan Region, totaling more than 8,700 hectares of cultivation. This product has a greater preference among consumers and achieves better prices in the market. The agreements with China were finalized during the presidential tour of the Asian country in October, where Boric, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, signed four agricultural agreements, including one on cooperation in food certificates and another for ...