Peru: Blueberries will be the "bridge" to Asia for other products
The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, José Hernández, stressed today that blueberries, whose entry into China is under negotiation, will be the "bridge" so that other Peruvian agricultural products can access the Asian market, within the framework of the APEC forum.
"Blueberries could serve as a bridge so that other fruits of the Peruvian agricultural offer can also access the Asian market"He stressed.
In the fourth ministerial meeting on Food Security of the 21 economies of the Forum of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which takes place in Piura, revealed the interest of other countries in this region to accelerate the entry of other products.
"We have not only talked about blueberries, but also Hass avocados, mandarins, pomegranates and other products that if we manage to place them in those nations, especially those in Asia, we will help our small producers," stressed.
He said he had dialogues with his peers from the United States, China, Taipei, Japan and New Zealand.
"We see that there is an enormous possibility and we will take advantage of it in these APEC meetings in Piura", Agregó.
He also recalled that the goal of the Government of the President of the Republic, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, is to double Peruvian agricultural exports by 2021 and reach 10.000 billion dollars in sales.
Advances with China
At another time, the head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (Minagri) met with authorities in China to intensify the steps that allow the early entry of Peruvian blueberries to that country.
China represents a potential market of 1.400 million consumers.
"We are sure that next November, during the APEC leaders' summit in Lima, we will be able to sign the phytosanitary protocol that allows the entry of blueberries with the Chinese representatives"He stressed.
Source: andina.com.pe
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