Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Volumes remain low following early finish to heat-affected Mexican table grape season.
Increase fuelled by the temporary elimination of import tariffs and lower supply from the Philippines
Increase in export volume and value reflects renewed focus quality, new varieties and improved logistics
Grower in southern Peru forced to remove 110ha of illegally planted varieties and pay hefty fine
Blueberry producer partners with Walmart-backed agri-startup to distribute fruit to more than 100,000 Indian retail outlets in over 100 cities
Firmer pricing in Europe and US compensates for drop in export volume in Q2
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
Fruit growers now going for Systems Approach for shipments of grapes and kiwifruit to Mexico
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
Union of Nueva Vid and Grupo Hijuelas seeks to boost quality and efficiency of Chilean fruit production
Negotiations for pecan exports first began in 2019
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
Ecuador was the ninth-largest delegation in attendance from over 50 participating countries
Exports up in volume and value overall, but Chinese campaign marred by quality issues
Ugarte is named as commercial director for grapes, a position that also involves managing the new blueberry programme
After more than two decades of negotiation US approves new protocol for Chilean table grapes replacing methyl bromide fumigation
Decision announced during last week’s visit by president Dina Boluarte to China
Walkout by Peru’s plant health authority threatens key exports including grapes and avocados
Cosco’s new mega-port in Chancay and expansion of DP World’s terminals in Callao and Posorja will increase capacity and improve connectivity
Top-level discussions suggest decision to grant access under a Systems Approach is imminent
Company expects to ship around 500 tonnes in its first year
Long-term promotion could see imports of prunes to India rise to 12,000 tonnes
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
Highlights include achieving the first carbon-neutral fruit in South America
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
Shipments set to reach 139,000 tonnes for the 2024 season
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Event looks at evolution of the blueberry category and highlights the success of Ozblu Magica in Peru
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid
Court ruling says multinational fruit marketer “knowingly” paid the terrorist organisation AUC, which was found responsible for eight killings
Moody’s upgrade reflects company’s increased liquidity
Luján replaces Juan Ignacio Allende, who becomes director of Hortifrut’s US partner, Naturipe
A new Rabobank report has predicted a shift in the market, with growing levels of production and trade
Avocados From Colombia label represents the sustainability of the country’s Hass avocado offer
Fact-finding trip designed to foster greater spirit of collaboration