Chile: The Regional Government of Coquimbo agrees to the urgency of the construction of a new phytosanitary inspection site for exports destined for the United States

Published Aug 5, 2024

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A new phytosanitary inspection site is being developed in the Coquimbo Region of Chile, funded by both public and private sectors. The site will facilitate the export of fruits like table grapes, citrus, avocados, blueberries, cherries, and pomegranates to the US market for the 2024-2025 season, without the requirement for Methyl Bromide fumigation. This development is a key part of the Systems Approach protocol, aiming to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Chilean fruit exports. The project is seen as a significant step towards improving the economic conditions of regional farmers, particularly in drought-stricken areas, by allowing them to bypass fumigation and meet the US market's higher quality standards.

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In an important meeting held at the temporary inspection site, located at the Dole plant facilities in the town of Pan Azúcar in the Coquimbo Region, in which the Regional Governor(s), Wladimir Pleticosic, participated; the Presidential Delegate, Galo Luna, accompanied by Pía Castillo, Seremi of Economy of the Coquimbo Region; Eduardo Alcayaga, Seremi of the Ministry of Social Development and Family; the Regional Director of SAG (s), Jorge Fernández; In addition to Cristián Rodríguez, general manager of the Puerto Coquimbo Terminal, and the general manager of Puerto Coquimbo, Ernesto Piwonka, the project aimed at enabling a new SAG/USDA-APHIS/FRUTAS DE CHILE phytosanitary inspection site was analyzed, located in El Peñón, for fruit exports from the Coquimbo Region destined for the USA market. Just a few weeks ago, the USDA-APHIS of the United States gave the green light to the publication of the standard that will allow, starting with the 2024-2025 season, the export of table ...

Source: Portaldelcampo