United States: 4,000 Tons of Select Agricultural Business Arrive from an Argentine Company

Argentina's agricultural sector, known for its large-scale production of genetically modified crops, also harbors a specialized niche for non-GMO grains. Areco Semillas, a family-run business, exemplifies this segment by exporting 4,000 tons of non-GMO soybeans to the United States in June.

This specialized market demands rigorous adherence to segregation and traceability protocols, ensuring the product remains free from biotechnological modifications from cultivation to delivery. Roberto Coronel, head of Areco Semillas, has managed this circuit for over 15 years. The company exclusively receives non-transgenic grains at its storage facilities to prevent contamination.

Areco Semillas handles approximately 50,000 tons of non-GMO soybeans annually, alongside other crops like high-oleic sunflower, canola, and corn, all under the strict non-GMO condition. While canola primarily targets Europe, non-GMO corn has limited domestic demand, with small volumes going to food companies like Arcor.

The production of non-GMO soybeans in Argentina covers about 20,000 hectares, though this area can fluctuate. Ensuring traceability from the field to the end consumer is paramount, a challenging task in Argentina where most crops are transgenic. Areco Semillas' commitment to these stringent standards allows them to access specific international buyers.

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Nuestras plantas de acopio son exclusivamente de recepción de granos no transgénicos. No recibimos ningún tipo de grano que no sea de ese origen, y principalmente no recibimos granos transgénicos.