All Colombia articles
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NewsEU apple campaign targets Colombian importers at Bogotá trade show
The ‘Have an apple day!’ EU co-funded campaign made a strategic push into the Colombian market at Alimentec-Anuga Select Colombia 2026
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FeaturesDel Monte on pioneering premium tropicals across European markets
Gianpaolo Renino of the newly-rebranded Del Monte Corporation discusses the group’s strategic approach to tropical fruit innovation
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
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NewsAsbama slams government plans to cut banana production
Union warns that limiting banana production would affect more than 18,000 families in Colombia’s Caribbean region
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NewsAsocolblue launches Colombian blueberry brand
New label will help differentiate Colombia’s national offer
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NewsEU apple campaign lands in Alimentec 2026
Colombia is becoming an increasingly attractive market for EU apple exporters
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NewsSoaring local demand keeps Colombia’s blueberry export growth in check
Around 95 per cent of the blueberries produced are now consumed domestically
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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