Chilean avocados renewed its board of directors: Argentina will be the central focus
Paltas de Chile renewed its board of directors for the 2026-2028 period in an election held on August 27, which ratified its entire board of directors
Sustainability and the domestic market will also be priorities.
Paltas de Chile renewed its board of directors for the 2026-2028 term in an election held on August 27, ratifying its entire board. Francisco Contardo-Sfeir continues as executive president, while Andrés Ramírez (Agrícola Ocoa) remains as first vice president, Ricardo Ariztía (AT Agrícola) as second vice president, Gonzalo Gajardo (Exportadora Subsole) as treasurer, and José Gabriel Correa (San José Farms) as secretary. Pablo Herrera, general manager of Agrifrut, joined as a new director, bringing the total board membership to 11.
Among the areas of focus that the union defined for this new management, two concentrate the greatest development: deepening the presence in the Argentine market and maintaining sustainability as the central axis of work.
Argentina, focus of international deepening
Paltas de Chile stated that one of its main focuses will be to continue strengthening its presence in the domestic market and deepening its international presence, with particular attention to Argentina. The association indicated that Argentina "has significantly increased its importance for Chilean fruit" in recent seasons, attributing this progress to its proximity, dynamism, and growing demand for Hass avocados.
Sustainability as the central focus of management
Sustainability will continue to be another central focus of this new phase. According to the industry association, in recent years it has promoted a roadmap aimed at further improving the industry's competitiveness and responding to the growing demands of consumers and markets.
Continuity of the board of directors in a cycle of good results
As Avobook reported a few weeks ago, the Chilean industry closed the 2025-2026 season with 265,000 tons produced —its second consecutive year of growth— and projects 285,000 tons for the 2026-2027 cycle , its highest volume in 17 years.
In that context, Francisco Contardo-Sfeir, CEO of Paltas de Chile, stated: "For us, the continued presence of the board of directors reflects the consolidation and teamwork we have built as an association. At a time of such positive results for the industry, this continuity allows us to continue moving forward with the same roadmap."
Paltas de Chile reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting the sustainable development of the avocado industry, both in the national market and in the nearly 40 international destinations where Chilean fruit is currently sold.
