What happened to the raspberry in Peru?

Published 2023년 7월 2일

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Peruvian raspberry exports have not been as successful as initially anticipated, with the Heritage raspberry variety chosen for cultivation in Peru not yielding the expected results. However, Peruvian producers have been exploring alternative varieties such as Santa Clara, Santa Catalina, Adelita, Kwansa, and Kwell, which have shown positive results and higher yields. One major challenge that remains is the postharvest difficulties of transporting raspberries, which makes it hard to compete in the international market, especially against Mexico, the largest raspberry supplier to the United States.

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A decade ago, along with the blueberry, there was talk of the raspberry. If blueberry could work, why not raspberry? It was clear that this product, due to its high value, could be a great addition to the Peruvian agricultural export basket. However, today it is still considered a product in an experimental situation in the country. For 2018, shipments of considerable volumes seemed to start with about 16 tons worth US$57,000. However, far from taking off, it faded away, with barely significant sample shipments, becoming even more complicated with the start of the pandemic. This situation responds to several reasons. The main one is due to the initial choice of the variety used in Peru: the Heritage raspberry. Being the most traditional of the raspberries in the world due to its volumes per hectare, resistance and flavor, it was chosen by the pioneers of the country. Unfortunately, it did not give the expected results in Peruvian lands. The low calibres and the great logistical ...

Source: Freshfruit.pe