South America

Fruit Logistica Briefing: AI is changing everything – are you ready for it?

In partnership with Fruit Logistica

Watch a recording of the event’s fascinating discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in the fresh produce business

Chinese delegation tours Mendoza stonefruit sites to advance export agreement

Technicians, GACC officials and customs representatives visit production facilities plots and packing plants as part of nationwide audit 

Chiquita’s Great White Fleet on course to expand

Stefano Di Paolo and Peter Stedman outline multinational’s plan to work with more external suppliers and to double down on sustainability efforts

Polish 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

Chilean blues go on marketing offensive in Argentina and Brazil

One of the Blueberry Committee’s key goals this season is to boost exports to regional markets

Costa Rica banana industry reaffirms commitment to biodiversity

A Fonafifo-led initiative is installing camera traps to monitor biodiversity in protected forest in the Southern Caribbean region

‘Sustainability now a priority for banana consumers’

Caoimhe Buckley, chief corporate affairs officer at Fyffes, tells Fred Searle about the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the global banana industry

Peruvian agricultural exports to China jump since opening of Chancay

Shipments to this market grew 82 per cent last year, with blueberries and avocados leading the charge

StepacPPC develops packaging to extend pitaya freshness

New bulk packaging film protects fruit during extended storage and shipment

Fresh Del Monte to take global ownership of Del Monte brand

US$285mn bid secures group large part of bankrupt Del Monte Foods Corporation II, including assets in US, Mexico, and Venezuela

DP World’s Callao terminal handles record 2m TEUs

Key exports through the Peruvian port include include avocados, grapes, blueberries, mandarins and mangoes

Greek stonefruit growers eye spring outlook

Following a challenging frost-affected season last year, cherry and peach producers in the northern Greek region of Naoussa are hoping for better conditions

AI is changing everything… Are you ready for it?

In partnership with Fruit Logistica

Why you really can’t afford to ignore artificial intelligence – find out at the Fruit Logistica Briefing 2026

Orsero Group confirms intention to enter US market ‘soon’

Company also plans to open new facilities in northern Spain and Seville shortly, as it pursues long-term expansion plan

CSIF questions French measure on suspension of imports

The decree proposed by the French government on the suspension of food imports from third countries “contravenes European rules”, according to the French Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Importers 

Fresh Del Monte Produce addresses banana supply crisis

Jorge Pelaez of Fresh Del Monte Produce discusses declining banana source volumes, varietal development, and greater support for growers

Peruvian banana exports stable in 2025

The US and Netherlands were the main markets, although shipments to both fell slightly between January and November

Oppy expands table grape import programme

Grape import programme increases by 44 per cent following integration with Dole Diversified North America, adding 1.25mn boxes from Peru and Chile

Import Promotion Desk shows off exotic range in Berlin

IPD partner companies from South America and Africa will highlight a diverse selection of exotic fruit and vegetables at Fruit Logistica in February

Ecuador banana trade rejects Delcy Rodríguez’s drug trafficking collusion charge

Industry association issues statement in defence of its exporters, after Venezuela’s interim president pointed finger at Ecuadorean presidency

France proposes ban on imports with EU-prohibited pesticide residues

Amidst strong domestic opposition to an EU deal with the Mercosur bloc, France is set to ban imports containing residues of EU-banned pesticides