Peruvian producers could start exporting their citrus fruits to New Zealand this year

Published 2024년 9월 16일

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The Peruvian Government, through the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), has signed a Work Plan with New Zealand's Ministry of Primary Industries to export fresh Peruvian citrus fruits to New Zealand. This agreement will benefit producers from various regions in Peru and adds to existing exports to countries like the USA, Netherlands, and England. The initiative is part of Peru's broader strategy to expand its agricultural export market, supported by rigorous phytosanitary measures. Peru is already a leading exporter of blueberries, grapes, quinoa, avocados, and asparagus, and aims to exceed $11.5 billion in agricultural export sales.

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(Agraria.pe) The Peruvian Government, through the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), announced the signing of the Work Plan that will allow the export of fresh Peruvian citrus fruits (tangerines, oranges, tangelo and limes) to New Zealand. In a bilateral technical meeting held on September 15 with the Ministry of Primary Industries of New Zealand (MPI), the Senasa delegation, headed by the national head, Vilma Gutarra, and the representatives of the Embassy of Peru in New Zealand, signed the Work Plan to begin exports to this important market. "With Peru's agricultural export potential, it is essential to generate greater commercial opportunities for producers. These achievements are the result of the actions of Midagri and Senasa throughout the country, such as phytosanitary surveillance and quarantine pest control, which are carried out hand in hand with agricultural producers," said Vilma Gutarra. Through this agreement, producers from Ica, Lima, Piura, ...

Source: Agraria