The beginning of the berry harvest in Chile marks the beginning of a stage for this fruit that has gained international recognition in recent years. The growing global demand has consolidated its status as a highly valued product, being appreciated as an authentic super berry by international markets.

Maqui is not only enjoyed as a fresh fruit in Chile and in different parts of the world, it also comes in various forms and, in Bayas del Sur you find the base of this product in freeze-dried powder and concentrated juice, a raw material for various applications. that you need to develop in your industry such as capsules, bases for gastronomy products, beverages, among others.

The export market has evolved since 2015, with more than 190 thousand kilos processed and main destinations such as Japan, South Korea, Italy, the United States, Germany, Australia and Denmark, among others. This success expanded even further in 2016, with sales abroad of over 400 thousand kilos processed, demonstrating continuous growth and growing demand worldwide that, after the global pandemic, seems to be on its way to regaining its prominence.

In Chile, the maqui extends in around 170 thousand hectares in the wild, distributed between the regions of Coquimbo and Aysén. At Bayas del Sur we work hand in hand with the best suppliers. The Maqui, a tree that reaches a height of four to five meters, produces small five-millimeter berries, shiny black or bluish in color, with two to four seeds each.

The beginning of the Maqui harvest season gives us the opportunity to celebrate this exceptional berry that we have in our sales catalog, whose potential in the world market continues to increase. Its uniqueness, combined with its unique benefits and features, continues to captivate both consumers and industries globally.