Fedefruta warns of a decline in the projection of Chilean cherry exports

The Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile (Fedefruta) reported in a press release that the projections made regarding cherry exports could be reduced, based on the reports collected so far. "After carrying out a survey among cherry producers in different parts of the country, Fedefruta found a notable fruit abortion, as a constant response among the producers consulted," the entity reported. Based on this context, the Federation issued the warning, due to the efforts that involve the fruit industry in the subsequent management of exports according to the volumes that had been projected and that could now be reduced. Fedefruta experts explained that, despite the fact that there was good flowering, good pollination and the weather was adequate, there is evidence of fruit abortion, mainly of the Regina variety. The Santina variety, although it is earlier, continues to fall. The Royal Dawn and Lapins varieties have also been affected, the Federation stated in the letter. "Although ...