Peruvian Ginger Faces Quality Challenges and Reduced Yields

The Peruvian ginger season is experiencing significant challenges due to lower yields and quality issues. Two diseases, Erwinia and Ralstonia, are causing defects, impacting the available supply. This situation mirrors last year's difficulties and necessitates sustainable solutions. ProGinger Peru aims to address these concerns with an action plan for disease-free seeds. Happy Veg, a leading agricultural exporter of ginger, has shifted sourcing to Central America to maintain quality while Peruvian supplies dwindle. The company emphasizes the importance of regenerative agricultural practices to combat environmental concerns associated with ginger production in Peru. With the Brazilian season also ending, the global ginger market faces a potential shortage in the coming months, leaving China as the dominant supplier.