South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Shorter supply boosts Peruvian avocado prices
The country’s export shipments are due to fall in 2024, however, as a result of poor weather conditions in the country and reduced plantings
Apeel enhances South American presence
Group increases its presence in Brazil, Peru, and Chile with the appointment of two fresh produce industry veterans
Holger Brandt joins Agrovision to head up strategic partnerships
Fall Creek’s former Sekoya general manager expected to drive development of supplier’s production base, with an emphasis on new varieties
Further Asian expansion on cards for Peru
New trade deals and improved market access for key products augur well for the future of Peruvian produce in the region
Peruvian table grapes bounce back
Initial Provid forecast points to an export crop of 78.7m cartons for 2024/25
Camposol anticipates early volumes for 2024/25 blueberry season
Company expects an increase in overall volumes with availability extending through February
Southern Hemisphere exporter unveils new brand in Hong Kong
Leading supplier Citri&Co is ready to reveal its new label at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica
Frutas de Chile visits Vietnam to explore new market opportunities
Delegates visited Long Bien wholesale market, Winmart and Aeon to further understand Vietnam’s dynamic fruit market
Fepexa spearheads Ecuador’s blueberry expansion
Luis Ponce, the association’s new president, believes there is huge potential to boost production and exports
Shipments of Colombian avocados surge
Colombia Avocado Board says triple-digit growth has been registered, with US demand a major contributing factor
Chile hails success of first-ever Kiwi Day
Event looked at how the sector can continue to improve the quality and consistency of the country’s kiwifruit offer
Mario Edwards named as new president of Chilean Cherry Committee
Edwards said he will work to incorporate new members from large, medium and small producers
Mexico to expand Systems Approach pilot for Chilean grapes
From next season, grapes from Atacama, Coquimbo and Valparaíso will be able to be exported without fumigation
H1 Peruvian avocado exports down in volume, up in value
Lower production volume brings more balance to European market
UCT debuts blueberry harvesting tool
Device shows 7 per cent increase in productivity and 87 per cent reduction in fruit losses in manual harvesting
Vanguard invests in large-scale Peruvian blueberry plantings
The group plans to plant between 150 and 200ha of blueberries on newly acquired land in the Ica region
Colombian avocado industry announces Carbon Hass Project
Corpohass says 28 hass avocado producers have joined together to support global climate action
Potential for Peru as climate impacts citrus sources
With availability and quality of citrus affected by climatic conditions, Salix Fruits sees good opportunities for supplies from the Latin American country
Shanghai Junli and North Bay Produce join forces for the Peruvian blueberry season
The two parties look to increase their supply to the China market this season
Bright future for Colombian limes
Equilibria Agro is taking advantage of growing demand to transform lives in rural Colombia
Frunature launches no-touch packaging for organic ginger
Innovative new packs are designed to improve store handling and shrinkage
Fresh Inset registers Vidre+ tech in Peru
Company says the technology will help Peruvian avocado and lime exporters reach Europe and even the Far East with “unmatched level of freshness”
Extreme heat affects San Joaquin Valley table grape harvest
Volumes remain low following early finish to heat-affected Mexican table grape season.
Ecuador sees surge in banana exports to South Korea
Increase fuelled by the temporary elimination of import tariffs and lower supply from the Philippines
Chilean grapes put in strong performance in 2023/24
Increase in export volume and value reflects renewed focus quality, new varieties and improved logistics
Bloom Fresh secures biggest ever infringement win in Peru
Grower in southern Peru forced to remove 110ha of illegally planted varieties and pay hefty fine
Camposol and Ninjacart bring Peruvian blueberries to India
Blueberry producer partners with Walmart-backed agri-startup to distribute fruit to more than 100,000 Indian retail outlets in over 100 cities
Shorter supply boosts Peruvian avocado prices
Firmer pricing in Europe and US compensates for drop in export volume in Q2
Taste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
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
Chile seeks improved access to Mexican market
Fruit growers now going for Systems Approach for shipments of grapes and kiwifruit to Mexico
Save the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
Two of Chile’s biggest nurseries join forces
Union of Nueva Vid and Grupo Hijuelas seeks to boost quality and efficiency of Chilean fruit production
China approves import of Brazilian pecans
Negotiations for pecan exports first began in 2019
Del 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
Iran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
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
Strong showing for Ecuador at B for Good Leaders Summit
Ecuador was the ninth-largest delegation in attendance from over 50 participating countries