The first Paraguayan bananas are already on their way to Chile

Published 2024년 4월 5일

Tridge summary

Paraguay has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export sector by successfully shipping its first batch of bananas to Chile, marking its entry into one of the most demanding markets previously dominated by Ecuador, the world's largest banana exporter. This historic event took place at the Vy'a renda farm in the Yrybucuá district, San Pedro, and was celebrated by key figures including Carlos Giménez, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, and Pastor Soria, president of Senave. The successful entry into the Chilean market, overcoming substantial phytosanitary barriers, was made possible through a concerted effort between the public and private sectors, highlighting the importance of market diversification, local labor, and the potential for Paraguay to expand its reach into more international markets.
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With the notable presence of Carlos Giménez, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, and Pastor Soria, president of the National Service for Plant and Seed Quality and Health (Senave), a milestone was marked in Paraguayan agro-export with the shipment of the first load of banana to Chile. This event, held at the Vy'a renda farm in the Yrybucuá district, department of San Pedro, symbolizes the opening of one of the most demanding markets for this product, thus expanding the possibilities of access to new international destinations. Aldo Fanego, president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Bananas and Pineapples (Capabap), described the event as historic, highlighting the overcoming of several challenges to materialize this first shipment. "It was not easy, but it must also be said, if we open Chile, the rest of the world is open to our production," Fanego said. Market diversification has been a key policy for the sector, choosing Chile as an attractive destination as it is a market ...

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