Chilean food producers showcased their diverse range of products at the Food & Service business round organized by ProChile, engaging in 180 meetings with importers from Japan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru, Mexico, and Ecuador. The event featured products such as nuts, craft beers, gin, merkén, olive oil, fruit juices, and items made from calafate, maqui, and garlic. Representatives from ProChile’s offices in Morocco, Poland, Italy, and Colombia also participated, aiming to promote Chilean products in their respective markets.

In a significant step toward global trade integration, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) announced the creation of a working group to facilitate Chile’s accession. This decision, made during the V Ministerial Meeting in Manila, positions Chile alongside Bangladesh, Hong Kong China, and Sri Lanka in the process of joining the world’s largest trade bloc. The move highlights Chile’s commitment to expanding its economic partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Port of Malaga presented its capabilities to handle Chilean fresh fruit exports during a meeting organized by the Spanish Embassy in Chile. Representatives from Frutas de Chile, diplomatic authorities, and port stakeholders discussed how Malaga could serve as a strategic hub for Chilean fruit entering the European market. This collaboration underscores Chile’s efforts to diversify its export logistics and strengthen ties with Spain.

At the Fruittrade 2026 event, Chilean Agriculture Minister Jaime Campos emphasized the importance of addressing water security, technological innovation, and market diversification for the country’s fruit industry. Organized by Fedefruta, the event highlighted the sector’s critical role in Chile’s economy and the need for sustainable growth strategies to maintain its global competitiveness.

Chile’s potential entry into the RCEP offers opportunities to integrate into Asia-Pacific supply chains but also presents challenges, such as limited immediate tariff benefits and the risk of export reprimarization. The working group’s formation marks a pivotal moment for Chile to navigate these complexities and leverage its position in the world’s largest trade bloc.

• Empresas chilenas de alimentos tuvieron 180 reuniones de negocios en rueda organizada por ProChile en Food & Service (Prochile.gob.cl)
• RCEP anuncia creación de grupo de trabajo para adhesión de Chile (Agendalogistica.cl)
• Puerto Málaga evalúa captar parte de la fruta chilena hacia Europa (Agendalogistica.cl)
• Fruittrade 2026: ministro Campos apunta a la seguridad hídrica y apertura de nuevos mercados para la fruta chilena (Radioagricultura.cl)
• Chile y el RCEP: Oportunidades, Desafíos y Claves del Ingreso al Mayor Bloque Comercial del Mundo (Logistica360chile.cl)