All Guatemala articles
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NewsFairFruit debuts new speciality veg lines for US market
Regenerative agriculture champion seeking to become year-round supplier of sustainably grown Guatemalan and Peruvian produce
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NewsMission Produce to showcase avocado programmes at Asia Fruit Logistica
The avocado specialist will present its diversified sourcing strategy and ripening expertise as supply transitions from Peru to Mexico, New Zealand and Chile
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NewsStepacPPC champions sustainable pallet shrouds for fresh produce
Fresh produce packaging specialist StepacPPC has introduced Xtend Pallet Shrouds, an innovative full-pallet packaging solution designed to extend shelf-life of berries and other delicate produce while reducing plastic usage during transport
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NewsMission Produce’s Central and South America president to retire in November
After 14 years of leadership expanding Mission Produce’s operations across Central and South America, Juan Wiesner will retire effective 1 November, with Simón González stepping into an expanded senior role
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NewsGuatemalan avocado exporters still waiting to embark on exports to US
Hopes are high that first shipments will take place before the end of the year
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NewsGuatemala Produce Trade Association celebrates 10th anniversary
Association plays vital role in promoting Guatemalan fruits and vegetables in the US
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NewsOne Banana launches regenerative agriculture pilot
The initiative, in partnership with WWF and Earth University, aims to “lay the groundwork for healthier soils, more resilient ecosystems and a more sustainable global food system”
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NewsBanana growers unite against gender-based violence
Inter-institutional campaign announced at the the Fifth International Fair Trade Banana Forum
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NewsMission Produce inaugurates Guatemala packhouse
New facility expands upon the company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round
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NewsCMA CGM to link Central America ports with Asia
New West Coast service out of Mexico set to offer region’s exporters closer connection to services across Pacific
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NewsFirst Guatemalan avos to arrive in time for Super Bowl
First consignments should land in the US in January, according to Guatemala’s agriculture minister
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CommentComment: A pivotal moment for the banana industry
Business urgently needs fair prices, mutual transparency, and a shift away from over-certification, says Banana Link’s international coordinator
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NewsUS green lights imports of Guatemalan avocados
As of 8 November, Guatemala will be able to export Hass avocados under a systems approach
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NewsDel Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
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NewsKaufland defends low banana prices
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers
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NewsComment: Cheap bananas are here to stay
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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NewsKaufland accused of ‘predatory’ banana price strategy
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
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NewsSocial unrest disrupts Guatemalan produce exports
Guatemala Produce Trade Association said supply chain has been severely impacted
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NewsGrupo HAME acquires Peru’s Agrokasa
Deal allows Grupo HAME to diversify its existing operations in bananas, palm oil and avocados and move into Peru for first time
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NewsMajor step forward for Fyffes melon business
Company’s Honduran farm obtains GlobalGAP certification as part of ongoing effort to transform its Central American operations