Frozen avocado from Peru has potential in Russia

(Agraria.pe) The avocado is one of the most coveted fruits worldwide due to its healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and other properties. According to Egorov Ramírez Hinojosa, the head of the Foreign Ministry at the Peruvian Embassy in Russia, Peruvian frozen 'green gold' has great commercial opportunities in the Eurasian country. It was in the virtual forum 'Frozen avocado market profile to Russia and Amazonian nut to Israel', carried out thanks to an agreement signed by the Association of Exporters (ADEX), the Academic Centers of ADEX (Ceadex) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( RR.EE.) to boost the national offer. "Consumers buy it fresh in the retail sector, however, in no supermarket it is sold as frozen, therefore, Peruvian exporters could become pioneers in this niche, either by offering it in halves or in pieces," he commented. It should be remembered - he continued - that until October 12, 2021 Russia grants Peru a preferential tariff of 6%, which will be modified due to ...