Due to climate change, the Peruvian regions that produce mango had more chill hours this year than in past seasons, which allowed the crops to continue their progress. "The production will start the first week of November, with the Kent variety. We're already seeing that the weather conditions will definitely have a positive effect on production. This development could also prevent the harvest from being affected by the typical rains in February," said Pereda.
Since there will be an early harvest, Peru will be able to directly compete with its neighbor Brazil, which would give it an advantage in the European markets. "Peru will definitely have more fruit, so we'll be more competitive. We, at Tropical Farm, can ensure that our mango production will increase by at least 50%. Of course, this growth is also due to the fact that we are acquiring more land and making alliances with producers. We have also increased the capacity of our production plant, as we now have four hydrothermal stations," the representative stated.
Tropical Farms has also joined the Peruvian efforts to enter new markets. Peru is focusing on Asian countries, and the company also believes in the potential of this market. "We have decided to go to new destinations because of the potential that this fruit has. We'll send the first shipments to Korea and China in the second week of December. And while these markets are demanding, we believe that we have the tools to position ourselves there. Part of this expansion includes the acquisition of 120 additional hectares, which will be used for the first time in the 2017-2018 season," concluded the spokesman.
For more information:
Christian Pereda
Tropical Farm
T: + 51 940218463
chpereda@tropicorp.com.pe
www.tropicorp.com.pe