Camposol, with operations in Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Mexico, inaugurated his new biofactoryA high-tech facility aligned with its strategy of innovation, sustainability, and agricultural expansion. The goal is to strengthen the company's genetic development and enable it to scale its growth plan more efficiently into new cultivation areas.

The biofactory, located at the Camposol facilities in Chao, Virú (Trujillo)It has an area of ​​2,000 square meters (m2) and an annual production capacity of up to 5 million plants. blueberryIt integrates in vitro and ex vitro production processes in the same space, using state-of-the-art biotechnology.

“The opening of this biofactory reinforces our commitment to innovation and sustainability.”Said Ricardo Naranjo, CEO of CamposolIn addition, it highlights that it gives them a strategic advantage as it will allow them to accelerate the development and multiplication of new proprietary genetics, aligned with the preferences of their clients and consumers around the world.

"With this new biofactory, we will be able to scale up the planting plan to new hectares using our own blueberry genetics, as well as replant existing areas with more competitive varieties.", He said.

Looking ahead to the future plans of the agro-export company, Naranjo highlighted that this will allow them to ensure the availability of the necessary plants to execute their strategic plan for expansion and consolidation.

Camposol receives an improved rating from Fitch Ratings

Meanwhile, Camposol received an upgrade to its credit rating from Fitch Ratings, which now places it at B+ with a stable outlook. “This progress is the result of the efforts of thousands of people who, with integrity, collaboration and passion, work the land to improve lives, making it possible for our vision of sustainability and excellence to translate into concrete results.”Naranjo emphasized

Along these lines, the executive emphasized that the company will continue to promote responsible, innovative, and long-term growth that contributes to the development of the agribusiness sector and the communities where it operates. In fact, the improved rating from Fitch Ratings comes at a time of boom for the Peruvian agricultural export sector, considered key to the country's economic and social development.

Cherry harvest

Recently, the agribusiness company reported on the start of the cherry harvest season in its Chilean operations, in order to strengthen the diversification of its global portfolio.

Naranjo stated that, at the moment, in Chile they have 150 hectares of cherries in full production, mainly cultivating the Lapins and Santina varieties, internationally recognized for their excellent size, color and flavor.

“Our plantations include high-tech greenhouses, which allows us to ensure the quality and consistency of the fruit from the field to the final consumer,” the executive told Agraria.