South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Ecuador: official banana price to rise by US$0.50 in 2026
Agriculture ministry said new price guarantees a fair price for producers and helps maintain the sector’s competitiveness
First Cherry Express of 2025/26 season arrives at Port of Nansha
MSC vessel Lome V has carried around 8,000 tonnes of cherries from the Port of San Antonio in Chile
Proposed new port tax threatens Chilean fruit exports
Frutas de Chile says the new royalty will impact the competitiveness of the sector
Camposol secures US$400mn finance deal to boost Peruvian operation
Money will fund blueberry varietal renewal programme, job creation and productivity improvements in avocados
Argentine pear exports stall after strong start to the year
Exporters blame lack of reliable trade statistics for failure to plan adequately for latter stages of season
Argentine lemon sector showing signs of recovery
Drop in Northern Hemisphere production and more balanced international market augur well for shippers
Kiwi Passion unveils new yellow kiwifruit
Consortium says addition of ‘robust’ variety makes it the only group that can produce kiwifruit at scale in both northern and southern Europe
Colombia’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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SIIM 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
Chile fires starting gun on new cherry campaign in China
Cherry Committee premieres new documentary highlighting the industry’s longstanding collaboration with the Asian country
Argentina edges closer to US access for oranges and mandarins
Approval would represent a major boost for the country’s citrus industry, says Federcitrus
Fedemango 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
Ecuador opens first phytosanitary centre exclusively for dragon fruit
The new facility in Palora will fuel production and exports of the fruit
Mission Produce seen as ripe for investment
Company’s impressive performance in avocados, as well as its expansion into mangoes and blueberries, gives leading analyst cause for confidence
Reybanpac honoured at Business Commitment to Education Forum
Company recognised for contribution to educational development in rural communities
TPV kicks off 2025/25 season with maiden call of new Cool Carriers vessels
At the height of the season, Cool Carriers will offer two weekly sailings from Valparaíso to the US East Coast
Argentine cherry producers count cost of hail and rain
Production in Patagonia’s Valle Medio is believed to have sustained significant damage
Frutas de Chile welcomes USDA’s appeal of Systems Approach ban
The recent ruling suspended US imports of Chilean grapes without need for fumigation
Unrest threatens Peruvian mango harvest
Rumours of alleged price fixing lead to violent attacks on Piuran growers
CMR prepares to receive first container of Chilean cherries
Consignment due to arrive in Rotterdam on 9 December, as new season begins
Hortifrut unveils Berry Christmas festive packs
The 100 per cent plastic-free packs will be available at selected retailers in Europe, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia
Strong start for South African table grapes
Table grape industry targets close to 80mn export cartons this season despite US tariff challenge and increased competition in Europe
Talsa targets premium growth in grapes
CCO Arturo Hoffmann says future belongs to growers who master genetics, timing and quality
Kuehne+Nagel subsidiary to buy Latin American logistics group
Apex Logistics’ planned acquisition of Andes Integración Logistica opens major new revenue stream in region’s fruit export business
Ecuadorean banana exports rally in October
Improvement driven by higher demand from key European markets and Russia
First seafreight cherries of the Chilean season arrive in Shanghai
Arriving vessel carried only a single container of Chilean cherries, all from grower-exporter Garces Fruit
New EU-funded apple campaign debuts in Latin America
‘Have an Apple Day!’ campaign introduces high-quality European apples to consumers in Brazil and Colombia
Argentina has high hopes for new, long-life nectarine variety
Creator Inta said Pionero Inta is capable of withstanding long sea voyages without losing quality
Asia Fruit Logistica on track for record-breaking 2026 edition
Exhibitor registration opens early for Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show, with bookings already up 23 per cent on same period last year
Copefrut reaffirms commitment to community in 70th anniversary year
Chilean company donates recreational space in the heart of the Chilean town of Romeral
Costa Rican pineapples take centre stage in new European campaign
Activities include in-store tastings in supermarkets across Spain, Germany, and the UK
Chile welcomes cold treatment pilot in India
Approval of trial shipments of fruit subjected to cold treatment during transit opens new opportunities for the Andean nation
IFPA welcomes Trump’s removal of Brazilian fruit tariffs
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate tariffs on Brazilian agricultural imports, including tropical fruits, saying the move will help maintain affordability for American consumers
San Nicolás inaugurates new cherry packing facility
The US$95mn plant will provide faster, more efficient, and higher-quality fruit processing and storage
Unifrutti Group appoints Ashley Allen as group chief sustainability officer
International fresh produce supplier Unifrutti Group has appointed Ashley Allen as its new group chief sustainability officer, bringing experience from Oatly and Mars to advance the company’s environmental agenda.