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 export has also been disclosed, and its transportation process and safety measures meet all standards. Guzman mentioned at the event that this export is an important progress for Guatemala, benefiting many fruit producers, and is a huge opportunity for western Guatemala, promoting commercial exchanges between Guatemala and Mexico. Jorge Gómez, official of the MAGA Plant Health Bureau, said that the "Salcajá" peach has firm flesh and high sweetness, which will undoubtedly have great appeal to the Mexican market. He emphasized that this achievement can be achieved with Guatemala is inseparable from its continuous efforts in the field of pest monitoring and eradication. Gomez also mentioned that there are currently 71,000 hectares of land free of Mediterranean fruit flies in the provinces of Totonicapán, Quetzaltenango and Sololá, which are used to produce products such as apples and plums. conditions were created.
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 ...
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