Export Of Avocados would reach 100 Million In 2010
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The avocado export would reach $ 100 million for next year, consolidating further its leadership in the European market, said the President of Inform @ ction, Fernando Cillóniz.
"Today we lead avocado exports to the European market and our sales are above those recorded in Africa, Mexico and Chile, including Spain," he said.
In European countries, consumers recognize the quality of avocado and Peruvian product attributes, he said.
He further stressed that this overall post-crisis phase will consolidate avocado exports to the countries of the European Union (EU).
It said he had a business alliance with the European bloc will follow the facilities that are currently with the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), the EU unilaterally grants us.
United States
Cillóniz said local avocado growers also seek inroads into the U.S. market where it has good prospects.
"We know that we will face as important producers like Mexico and Chile, but we compete in that market, we are sure to assess the quality of our avocado" he said.
However, explained that for now can not access the U.S. market, although it is in effect the North American Free Trade Agreement (FTA) bilateral.
"For health issues still can not agree to that place. But that topic is already in a final phase. All indications are that next year we'll be exporting avocados to the U.S., "he said.
Therefore confident that next season's avocado production, which begins in March and April will have the opportunity to do business with U.S. importers.
"Our goal is to continue growing this business," he said.
On the other hand, recognized that the market is selling their products, how important is coordination between producers so that there is disorder in the shipping and this may affect prices.
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