The Deciduous Fruit Export Association of Uruguay began its activities in 2008 and currently represents more than 80% of the exports of apples and pears from Uruguay.

It is made up of 7 family businesses that mostly started as growers, but now export to more than 15 countries in the world. This is how it has found the diversification of markets, following strictly international compliance requirements in the matter; and aims to achieve a linkage of all actors in the sector for joint development.