An agricultural season marked by resilience
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We are closing an agricultural season that leaves us satisfied and with many lessons learned. Our sincere thanks to the more than 1,600 farmers who work with us across nearly 23,000 hectares throughout Chile, for the commitment, effort, and trust they place in our model year after year.
Tomato
Tomato was, without a doubt, the star of the season. Across more than 4,800 contracted hectares, we achieved an average yield of close to 97 tons/ha — well above the 65 tons/ha we used to see in past years. This translates into a record intake of more than 460,000 tons of processed raw material, equivalent to nearly 30% of Chile’s national industrial tomato production.
And it was not an easy season. The March rains, with more than 100 millimeters accumulated, tested us in the middle of the harvest and required intensive work in the field and at the plant to keep up the pace. Even so, we managed to fulfill the contracts committed to our farmers and reach our budget for the season. Behind that result lies hard work, craftsmanship, and a great capacity for adaptation — from both our growers and our teams.
Today, more than 90% of our tomato hectares have technified irrigation, and we continue to make progress in knowledge transfer, genetic improvement, and on-the-ground support. The 5th Tomato Conference, which brought together nearly 200 farmers and recognized 18 of them for their results, was an opportunity to celebrate our achievements together.
Other fruits and vegetables
Beyond tomato, the season had different nuances depending on the crop. Here is a brief overview:
Strawberry: Good overall performance, with fruit quality well suited to our pulp and purée lines. The volumes received were in line with our plans.
Cherry: A challenging season due to weather conditions in some growing areas, which impacted volumes in certain fields and affected yields in some varieties.
Apricot: Solid results, with yields that met expectations and very consistent raw material for our pulp lines.
Peach: A good season, with volumes aligned to plan and stable quality throughout the intake period.
Apple: An even harvest, with adequate availability to supply our concentrated juice and purée lines.
Zucchini: Good performance in the field, with the quality and sizes our processes require.
Squash (butternut/pumpkin type): Positive results, with raw material well suited for pulps and purées intended for both Food Service and Fruit Compotes.
Each crop presents us with different challenges, and we thank all our teams — in the field, at the plant, and in support services — for the strong results.
