Agricultural Outlook – 2026 Season
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The new agricultural season begins marked by diverse weather conditions that have impacted our crops in different ways. Even so, we remain optimistic, supported by the commitment of our growers and our teams, who work to ensure high‑quality food and continuity in supply.
Progress in Tomato Production for the 2026 Season
The tomato planting process began as scheduled, and the crop development progressed without issues. The season is shaping up very well, with the harvest expected to start in the coming days. The harvest is projected to begin during the first week of February, with yields similar to previous years. With approximately 4,800 hectares committed, a normal season is expected, without major impacts from water‑related challenges.
Outlook for Mediterranean Fruit Production
• Apricot
The process advanced one week earlier compared to previous years. The harvest began in November and has now come to an end. It has been a normal season, with slightly lower volumes due to the aging of some orchards.
• Peach
The season started with the pits developing during the first week of January, showing a normal year in terms of yield and quality.
• Pear
Although production shows a decline mainly associated with a reduced planted area, the category continues to offer attractive opportunities. Today we have an offer focused on quality and consistency, ensuring reliable supply aligned with market needs.
• Apple
In the O’Higgins Region, lower production has been recorded due to frosts and rainfall during spring flowering. However, in the south‑central area, the season is projected to be normal. Overall, a normal harvest is expected.
Vegetable and Other Crop Production
We already have production of strawberries, celery, and zucchini, the latter progressing according to plan under contracted harvest schedules.
The zucchini harvest is developing normally, while other crops such as strawberries and celery are already available on the market.
Resilience and Adaptation During the Season
Despite the various climatic challenges we faced this year—declines in certain crops and overall agricultural uncertainty—our contract‑farming system enables us to secure volumes and quality, allowing us to project the season with confidence and optimism. Innovation, collaborative work, and adaptability remain fundamental pillars to navigate change and ensure high‑quality food for both domestic and international markets.
Operational Continuity – Preparing Plants and Equipment
Each agro‑industrial season begins long before fruits and vegetables arrive at our facilities. In the preceding months, our maintenance, engineering, and operations teams carry out a comprehensive program of inspections, improvements, and system readiness to ensure that all processes operate safely, efficiently, and without interruption.
This work includes preventive and corrective maintenance of processing lines, boilers, thermal systems, wastewater systems, receiving and packaging equipment, as well as reviewing all critical support systems. Thanks to this early preparation, every area operates with full continuity from the start of the season, ensuring quality, food safety, and the ability to meet our commitments to growers and customers.
Early coordination between technical and production teams—along with ongoing modernization of our facilities—allows us to begin each season with a high operational standard, fully prepared to efficiently process the volumes we receive during the peak months of activity.
