SAG certifies shipments of European hazelnuts produced in Osorno, Chile

Published 2023년 5월 15일

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Regional directors of SAG Los Lagos and Seremi de Agricultura recently inspected European hazelnuts in Osorno commune, focusing on the quality and compliance of the product for export to Europe. The business, owned by the Mohr and Goycolea families, has seen success in the market for its high-quality hazelnuts, with the product being processed and shipped directly from Chile to Europe. The area planted with European hazelnut in Chile has seen significant growth, especially in the Los Lagos region, and exports have increased dramatically since 2018. The main destination for these exports is Europe, with countries such as Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands being the main recipients.

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To participate in the inspection and sanitary certification of European hazelnuts, the Regional Director (s) of SAG Los Lagos, Cristian Andrade, together with the Seremi de Agricultura, Tania Salas, were in the Las Quemas sector, Osorno commune. This product is grown, processed and shipped directly from Osorno to Europe due to its quality and compliance with the phytosanitary standards demanded by the destination countries. It is a coveted fruit in the European market for the production of flour, confectionery, oils, aromas, pastes, purées, snacks and the chocolate industry. According to Pablo Ureta, general manager of the company Nefuen Trading Chile SpA, which processes and exports this fruit, the business belongs to the Mohr family and the Goycolea family, who started in this area looking for an alternative to the traditional ones (milk and meat), with focus on the quality of the fruit, caliber and size that the market requires. "The product has been very well accepted, the ...

Source: Portaldelcampo