Peruvian market reopens for Chilean apples and pits after SAG efforts and implementation of the private sector

Published May 20, 2024

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Peru has reopened its market for Chilean apple and stone exports following a suspension due to pest concerns. This decision, a result of collaborative efforts between Peru's Senasa and Chile's SAG, allows for the resumption of phytosanitary certification processes if the required standards are met. This development is significant for Chile, as Peru is its third most important trading partner in Latin America and the fourth largest destination for its fruit exports. The reopening is hailed as a victory of public-private cooperation, with Frutas de Chile playing a pivotal role in the process.

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Santiago, May 2024. Peru reopened its market for exports of apples and stones from Chile, news that was pleasantly received by the country's export sector and that responds to the different meetings held by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and the rapid implementation of the measures agreed upon by the export sector, which allowed the phytosanitary organizations of both countries, SAG and the National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (Senasa), to reach an agreement. It should be remembered that Senasa had suspended the entry of imports of Chilean apples and pits, after detecting the presence of Cydia molesta or "Oriental Moth." A situation that, when known by Chile, meant the application of preventive and control measures determined by the SAG and implemented by the fruit exporting sector represented by Frutas de Chile. “Chile is recognized globally as a reliable supplier of quality food thanks to our commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. ...

Source: CLportalagro