Ecuadorean export trade broadens scope:Quito—As the Latin American country seeks to expand into new international export markets, the emphasis being placed on achieving recognised, certified standards continues to grow

摘要

With Ecuador becoming a bigger player in the global fresh produce industry, certification giant GlobalGAP has been working to help convert more of the country's fruit producers to meet its internationally recognised standards. The company hosted an event in Quito at the end of June in partnership with the Ecuador Chamber of Agriculture, the latest stop on its annual tour, at which it urged visitors to get accredited in order to improve food safety standards and to reach an even wider market with their fresh produce exports.A panel of experts offered the 100 delegates in attendance - largely made up of fruit suppliers and growers, including representatives from Peru and Colombia - an overview of the latest global consumer trends and the changing quality standards now required by international retailers such as Tesco and Metro. "This is a good opportunity to deliver our message directly to the Ecuadorian market, and especially important to see that the Ecuadorian market is moving towards the implementation standards like GlobalGAP," said Hugh Mowat, one of the organisation'sboard members and head of quality for produce and horticulture at UK supermarket Morrisons.