Peru achieves its first shipment of chestnuts to China

(Agraria.pe) The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) announced that Peru completed the first shipment of 24 tons of chestnuts to the People's Republic of China, a strategic market with over 1.4 billion consumers, marking a new milestone in the diversification of Peruvian agro-exports. The export, coming from the Madre de Dios region, represents an important boost for the local economy, especially in the producing areas of the Las Piedras district, Tambopata province, where the chestnut is one of the main products of sustainable development and a source of income for hundreds of Amazonian families. Prior to its shipment, inspectors from Senasa conducted a rigorous phytosanitary inspection of the cargo, verifying compliance with the stringent sanitary requirements established by the Chinese authority. This technical work ensures that the national product arrives in optimal conditions and with the quality that distinguishes Peruvian agricultural production. ...