Araucanía Fruit Summit gathers regional industry leaders in Chile

The Second Araucanía Fruit Summit 2026 recently concluded, bringing together over 400 participants from the regional fruit industry ecosystem. The event included producers, companies, researchers, and representatives from both public and private sectors.

Under the theme ‘Path to Consolidation,’ the summit focused on markets, climate, innovation, technology, and new productive opportunities. Key discussions centered on public-private collaboration, involving organizations such as CORFO, SOFO, INIA, and the Araucanía Regional Government.

Henry Leal, regional director of CORFO Araucanía, noted that the region possesses exceptional potential for fruit growing, particularly due to available water resources. Cynthia Vega, manager of the PTI Araucanía Frutícola, highlighted the high level of engagement and the quality of content presented during the sessions.