He avocado Green gold, a variety that occurs in the municipality of CambitaSan Cristóbal province, it will be certificate With one Denomination of origin (DO), a Official seal that supports that the qualities and quality of the fruit are unique to that specific geographical area in which it occurs.
This was stated by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs Víctor Bisonó, who stressed that it is the first Denomination of origin of its kind throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, which stands out to Dominican avocado in front of others produced in the region.
“It is a milestone that strengthens territorial identity, National Competitiveness and the projection of Dominican agribusiness in high -value markets, “said the official during the XXVII National Meeting of Leaders of the Agricultural Sector, an event held by the Dominican Agro -business Board (JAD).
Boom of the Exports of avocado
At the moment, The avocado It is one of the agricultural items that registers one of the greatest growth in its sales abroad of the Dominican Republic in recent years.
Only last year, the Exports of this item totaled 91 million dollarsreaching more than 25 markets direct.
- JapanCanada and France They are markets where exporters have the opportunity to increase their Exports of this fruit.
Bisonó referred to avocado as part of the initiatives that have been promoted since the Ministry of IndustryCommerce and MSMEs to support the growth and to the marketing of the agricultural sector, granting Technical assistance and financial To get it.
What is the Denomination of origin?
The Denomination of origin (DO) it’s a Official seal that certifies that a product It comes from a specific geographical area and that its characteristics, quality or reputation are directly linked to that origin.
