Guatemala exports peaches to Mexico for first time

Published Sep 21, 2023

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Guatemala has exported its first batch of peaches to Mexico, with an export volume of 75 quintals. The export ceremony was held at the Frutagru factory, and it is planned to export more than 5,000 quintals of peaches next year. The "Salcajá" peach variety is expected to have great appeal to the Mexican market due to its firm flesh and high sweetness.

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On September 19, Guatemala exported peaches of the "Salcajá" variety grown in western Guatemala to Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico. This was Guatemala's first batch of peaches exported to Mexico, with an export volume of 75 quintal. Guatemala's AGN news agency reported that the export ceremony of "Salcajá" peaches was held at the "Frutagru" factory in San Cristóbal, Totonicapán, where the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) is responsible for agricultural hygiene and regulations. Deputy Minister Víctor Guzmán and others attended the ceremony. It is reported that the first batch of peaches exported weighs 75 quintals, and exports will continue for the rest of this year until the end of the peach harvest season. Juan Hernández, vice chairman of the Frutagru factory board of directors, said that exports are planned next year More than 5,000 quintals of peaches were exported, with an export value of approximately US$3.5 million. In addition, the carrier of this ...

Source: Foodmate