In a landmark agreement, the Georgia Department of Agriculture announced Friday that the state will be exporting 42,000 pounds of Georgia peaches to Mexico, marking the first time since 1994 that the state has been able to ship the beloved stone fruit to its southern neighbor.

The breakthrough is attributed to a partnership between Genuine Georgia and Atlanta-based Reveam, utilizing Reveam’s cutting-edge Electronic Cold Pasteurization (ECP) technology. Commissioner Tyler J. Harper hailed the agreement as a significant victory for Georgia farmers and a model for future international trade. “Expanding access to reliable markets for Georgia producers is absolutely critical to ensure the continued success of our state’s #1 industry and our farm families,” Harper said.

Mexico has maintained stringent import restrictions on peaches grown in the southeastern U.S. since 1994 due to concerns about pests. Reveam’s USDA-approved ECP technology addresses these concerns by using electron beams to eliminate pests and pathogens without the use of chemicals or heat. This process helps maintain the quality and shelf life of the peaches while meeting Mexico’s strict import requirements. “This is about more than just opening market access. It’s a transformation of what’s possible for Georgia and Southeastern Agriculture,” said Reveam Co-Founder and Chief Regulatory Officer Chip Starns. “Our ECP technology is giving Georgia growers the opportunity to reach new consumers, reduce waste, and meet the most rigorous international standards while allowing residents of Mexico to enjoy the finest peaches in the world without compromising freshness or flavor.”

The Georgia Department of Agriculture said that Reveam’s technology maintains the quality and shelf life of fresh peaches while meeting Mexico’s strict import requirements.