Published 2026-09-26
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Área Agrícola

Influence of european regulations on the production and marketing of colombian passionflowers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22490/21456453.9900
Pilar Rojas-Gracia University of Cundinamarca image/svg+xml
Vilma Moreno Melo University of Cundinamarca image/svg+xml
Luis Miguel Acosta Urrego University of Cundinamarca image/svg+xml
Jhon Mario López Alberto University of Cundinamarca image/svg+xml

Contextualization: The cultivation and export of Colombian passionflowers have acquired a strategic role in the international market due to their high nutraceutical value and the increasing European demand. Between 2020 and 2024, Colombia exported an average of 13.3 thousand tons of purple passion fruit per year, equivalent to USD 52 million, with the European Union as the main destination (81% of the exported value). However, this market requires strict compliance with food safety standards, traceability, and Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs), which have transformed national production dynamics.

Knowledge gap: Despite the growing interest in passion fruit, there is limited systematization of how European regulations actually affect passion fruit production and marketing in Colombia. Open questions remain about the technical, economic, and social challenges of regulatory compliance and how these influence the competitiveness of the sector.

Objective: To analyze how European regulations have influenced the agricultural and commercial dynamics of passionflower production systems in Colombia, identifying both the main difficulties and the opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and market access.

Methodology: The authors conducted a documentary review based on recent scientific literature, official databases of agricultural inputs, international regulations, and pesticide registrations, in order to establish relationships between external regulations and local practices.

Results and conclusions: The findings show that European requirements have promoted technical changes in the use of agrochemicals, the need for certifications, and the strengthening of sustainable practices. There are currently 22 products registered in Colombia as biological inputs and 53 pesticides with marketing and use permits. In addition, the active ingredients allowed by type of disease and pest were analyzed and related to the MRLs required by the European Union. This information seeks to raise awareness among growers and technical assistants about viable phytosanitary management alternatives that comply with international regulations. Despite the challenges, opportunities emerge, such as the use of biological inputs, associativity, and the valorization of by-products. Compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and the consolidation of technical capabilities are key to maintaining competitiveness in demanding markets and positioning Colombian passionflowers as high-quality products with environmental commitment.

keywords: agroexport, phytosanitary, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety, Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)
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Rojas-Gracia, P., Moreno Melo, V., Acosta Urrego, L. M., & López Alberto, J. M. (2026). Influence of european regulations on the production and marketing of colombian passionflowers. Revista De Investigación Agraria Y Ambiental, 17(2), 41-75. https://doi.org/10.22490/21456453.9900
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