In the fertile oases, the area under cultivation covers about 70,000 hectares of fruit crops and more than 20,000 of vegetable crops watered by the purest and richest water from the melted snow of the Andes and bathed in a sunlight all Mendoza inhabitants are proud of.

Mendoza has a long tradition in the production of fresh fruit. Nevertheless, farmers have been smart in adjusting to world preferences: cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, apples, quinces, melons and watermelons are sent by air and sea to the furthest destinations in order to meet the needs of every particular market. Fruit and vegetables are manufactured as preserves, they are dried or dehydrated, all of them keeping the natural qualities of a full-taste product
The region also stands out as an important producer of olive oil and olives. On that account, new technologies are developed every day in order to manufacture the oil preferred by the Mediterranean palate
The natural intensity of honey, jellies, jams and marmalades proves to be an inevitable ingredient in the delicious desserts and local confectionery.

On the other hand, organic agriculture in Mendoza has become a promising sector showing significant growth expectations. Even when its potential development is still difficult to estimate, many producers have already set their sights on conquering a share in the international market. The organic sector has developed rapidly and counts on a productive, institutional and organizational structure that provides a solid base to build a sustainable competitive frame throughout time.

Related Web Sites.
www.promendoza.com/organicos
www.promendoza.com/organicsproducts