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Peruvian mango growers dealing with overproduction crisis as government seeks solutions

Lambayeque, in Peru, is facing an unprecedented crisis in mango production. With more than 300 tons of mango unsold in the Motupe area, producers have expressed their desperation due to the lack of export markets. Faced with this situation, the Regional Government, headed by Governor Jorge Pérez, has launched the Expo Mango plan, a comprehensive strategy to sell the overproduction and prevent the proliferation of pests.

"We are developing a plan where all the municipalities and the Regional Government will facilitate the transport of mangoes from Olmos and Motupe to stores in Chiclayo, Leonardo Ortiz, La Victoria, Pimentel, and Santa Rosa," said the governor. "Our goal is to reduce freight costs and guarantee that mangoes reach local markets without the income of producers being affected."

The problem has been aggravated by SENASA's order to bury surplus fruit to prevent the spread of fruit flies. "It is essential to remove the mangoes as soon as possible to avoid pests," says Pérez. Pesticides and fumigators have been made available with the support of the Peruvian Army, which has made its troops available to assist with the fumigation.

The Regional Government not only seeks to distribute the fruit in local markets but also to encourage its consumption through gastronomic and commercial activities. "On January 25, mango sales started at strategic points such as the Civic Square of Leonardo Ortiz, Prolongación Bolognesi, and the Malecón de Santa Rosa," says Pérez. "The idea is to allow producers themselves to sell their mangoes directly to the consumer."

"We cannot allow such a valuable fruit to go to waste. In other countries, such as Mexico, green mangoes are consumed with salt and pepper. We have to promote its use in our gastronomy," says the governor.

Faced with this year's crisis, the regional government is seeking to prevent future emergencies. "We must plan ahead. January and February are always months of high mango production, so setting up fairs and planning marketing strategies is crucial," says Pérez.

The plan also aims to boost mango processing by promoting the production of derivative products such as pulp, juices, and jams, which would diversify the market and make the activity more profitable for the growers.

The mango crisis in Lambayeque highlights the need to strengthen the production chain and the connection between the public and private sectors. Expo Mango hopes to alleviate the current situation and lay the foundations for more efficient management in the future. "Let's get down to work. Mangoes belong to the people of Lambayeque, and we can consume them," says Pérez.

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