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Peruvian agro-industrial export growth and innovation

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The 18th edition of Expoalimentaria 2026 generated US$ 1.1 billion in business expectations for the upcoming 12 months, a 21.5% increase over the 2025 edition. According to César Tello Ramírez, president of the Association of Exporters (Adex), the event facilitated a record 3,453 business meetings between producers and international ~~buyers.~~ buyers, an 8% increase over the previous year. The fair showcased a diversified range of products, including Andean grains, dairy, and new coffee presentations such as instant mocaccino and caramel coffee. Following the event, data from Adex indicates a long-term expansion in Peru’s agro-industrial export capacity, with the number of exportable items growing from 448 in 2009 to 543 in 2025. Innovation trends highlighted during the Expoalimentaria contest included processed and value-added products such as prebiotic ~~sodas~~ sodas, chickpea Pop Chips with Maras salt, and ~~specialty fruit snacks.~~ vegan mayonnaise. These developments align with broader global shifts toward functional ~~foods,~~ foods and hybrid products that balance health and sensory ~~pleasure, and increased environmental awareness regarding packaging and carbon footprints.~~ pleasure. Recent data shows the scale of Peru’s agricultural expansion, with agro-exports rising from US$ 642 million in 2000 to US$ 14,529 million by 2025. ~~This growth has been supported~~ From January to August 2026, agro-exports totaled US$ 8,334 million, a 2.3% increase over the previous year. Non-traditional exports reached US$ 7,559 million, led by ~~trade agreements, private investment, and improved water infrastructure, enabling products like~~ avocados, blueberries, and grapes, with blueberries showing 47.9% growth. The Ministry of Agrarian Development and ~~avocados to reach over 140 international destinations.~~ Irrigation (Midagri) projects total agro-exports could approach US$ 15,000 million by the end of 2026. However, the sector continues to face challenges such as high informality, productivity gaps, and logistical needs. ~~Additionally, projections from Ceplan suggest a gradual increase in domestic cereal consumption through 2035, with annual per capita rice consumption expected to reach 65.9 kg.~~

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