Peru obtains authorization to send capsicum peppers to the Uruguayan market

Published Nov 9, 2022

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On November 8, the Uruguayan Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (MGAP) published Resolution 0938/022, officially permitting the importation of Peruvian peppers and chilies, regardless of the customs import regime. This decision marks the legal entry of Peruvian peppers into Uruguay, supporting the expansion of Uruguyan gastronomy. Peru, known for its diverse pepper varieties, cultivates over 350 types across 24 regions, supported by around 11,000 agricultural producers, many of which engage in family agriculture and are vital to maintaining the rich biodiversity and tradition of Peruvian cuisine.

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12:32 | Lima, Nov. 9. According to official communication, the publication of Resolution 0938/022 of the MGAP, made yesterday, November 8, is reported, by which the importation of peppers of the capsicum variety from Peru is made official, regardless of the applicable customs import regime. . “With the aforementioned device, the entry of Peruvian chilies and peppers into the Uruguayan market is made official, thanks to the joint work of this Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the health authority, which will make it possible to attend to the substantive growth of national gastronomy in Uruguay, which requires the entry of ingredients and supplies for the preparation of various typical dishes of our culinary tradition”, says the communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our country. Similarly, Midagri reported that Peru has more than 350 varieties of peppers, hot peppers and peppers registered and cultivated throughout the 24 regions. The most used varieties are yellow ...

Source: Andina