All Colombia articles
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CommentAguirre warns of challenging outlook for Colombian bananas
Exports reached a new record last year, but 2026 is shaping up to be much tougher
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NewsMacfrut promotes tropical import potential
Colombia sets out ambition to grow mango exports, while Dominican Republic and Peru underline their commitment to European market
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NewsIPD virtual event to connect European buyers with global suppliers
The German initiative promoting imports from developing countries will showcase avocados, mangoes, pitahayas, pineapples and other products
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NewsColombian physalis exports bounce back
After last year’s dip, shipments have got off to a strong start in 2026
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FeaturesColombian avocado sector adjusts to new market realities
Hass avocado exports grew 21.3 per cent last year, but the average price fell by almost 17 per cent
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NewsTropic secures US$105mn to scale gene-edited banana production
Company plans to scale production of climate-resilient and non-browning varieties, with commercial launches due in 2027
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NewsColombian Hass avocados put in strong performance in 2025
Exports grew 21.3 per cent last year, with Europe consolidating its position as the main destination
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Features‘Customer focus key to growing avocado category’
Fred Searle speaks to Wim Destoop, global chief customer officer of Westfalia Fruit, about the avo supplier’s customer-led marketing strategy, the potential of the Gem variety, and the growing importance of supply diversification
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NewsColombian blues still far from reaching export potential
Despite enjoying similar competitive advantages to Peru, exports have so far failed to scale up as fast as previously anticipated
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NewsChiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough
Project backed by Chiquita and Innocent Drinks claims major step forward in fight against disease, with new varieties potentially months from development
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NewsUruguay says yes to Colombian avocados
According to ICA, negotiations were concluded in less than a year
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CommentFood security is built, not grown
Food security will not be solved by farming alone. It will be solved by infrastructure funded at scale
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FeaturesPolish apple exporter reports solid season despite market pressures
Jan Nowakowski of Polish apple exporter Genesis Fresh says this season has demonstrated the importance of flexibility and diversification
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Analysis‘Sustainability now a priority for banana consumers’
Caoimhe Buckley, chief corporate affairs officer at Fyffes, tells Fred Searle about the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the global banana industry
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NewsImport Promotion Desk shows off exotic range in Berlin
IPD partner companies from South America and Africa will highlight a diverse selection of exotic fruit and vegetables at Fruit Logistica in February
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NewsColombian avocado exports to reach 194,000 tonnes in 2025
Launch of Avocados From Colombia quality seal caps a year of record growth for the industry
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NewsColombian avocado producers form strategic alliance to boost exports
RFT Holding integrates seven farms in eastern Antioquia with a combined annual production of 4,150 tonnes
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NewsColombia’s banana exports head back to normality
Augura’s Emerson Aguirre talks diversification, resilience and the road ahead for Colombian Bananas
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NewsSIIM and CMA CGM sign strategic tropical fruit agreement
SIIM will consolidate over 5,000 containers from Africa and Latin America through Dunkirk in 2026, for an annual volume of more than 80,000 tonnes
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NewsFedemango aims to reach 500,000 tonnes of production by 2030
Colombian Federation of Mango Producers is seeking to consolidate its presence in key export markets like the US and Europe and open up new markets