South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
IQB teams up with Osiris to develop new blues varieties
Australian and Chilean companies join forces to provide the market with new high-quality varieties this year
Bayer makes Zero Hunger Pledge
More than half of US$160m pledge to end global hunger invested in vegetable seeds and R&D support for smallholder farmers
Provid Peru joins SHAFFE
The Peruvian Table Grape Association become latest organisation to join the organisation as its membership continues to grow
CMR welcomes CBCC delegation
Company highlights its state-of-the-art operation during visit by the Catalan-Brazil Chamber of Commerce to its Barcelona HQ
All change at head of Asoex
Industry veteran Ronald Bown announces retirement after 35 years at the association
SanLucar schools project receives Social Enterprise Prize
The award was given to the company for its school support project in Ecuador, where it has its own production farms
Julio Zavala Muñoz joins Fall Creek
Experienced manager to oversee commercial operations in Latin American countries
Di Muto launches smallholder management software
Farm management application enables growers to digitally transform their operations
Westfalia boosts green credentials with Carbon Neutral accreditation
The multinational aims to be ‘lifetime carbon neutral’ by 2049 as part of a wide-reaching sustainability strategy
New brand identity for Fruit Logistica
The world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade exhibition has updated its logo and event branding
Full steam ahead for Kissabel’s Southern Hemisphere programme
Favourable weather conditions produced a high-quality crop, with good sizes and flesh colour
Agrovision secures US$210m to fund continued expansion
Chairman Steve Magami said capital will allow company to pursue strategic opportunities on a global scale
Avocado boom set to continue, event hears
The third edition of the Tropical Fruit Congress at Macfrut brought together experts and producers from all over the world to talk about avocados
Global coalition calls for action as crisis worsens
Improved market access, transport subsidies and a global zero-VAT strategy for fruit and vegetables are among its proposals
Freight rates draw fruit industry ire
South African growers frustrated at record shipping profits while freight rates rise
Peruvian blues smash export record
As 2021/22 campaign draws to a close, shipments are on course to top US$1.3bn
Alanar pays closer attention to western Europe
Given the current challenges, including logistics disruptions and soaring costs, the Turkish fruit exporter sees its markets in Germany, France and the UK as the main priority
Avocados remain a ‘globally popular super fruit’
New Rabobank market trend report highlights ongoing supply and demand growth
Matt Hancock wins Cherry Visionary Award
UK cherry kingpin rewarded for his initiative and innovation in the category at Global Cherry Summit
LGS offers summer citrus update
Group announces an update on its 2022 season that will include fruit from Chile, Peru, Argentina, South Africa, and Uruguay
Copefrut expands commitment to carbon offsetting
Company renews CarbonNeutral certification for transportation and moves to extend to entire production process
Non-EU fresh produce imports climb in Spain
Fepex has reported that overall Spanish imports increased by 4 per cent in January-February
Challenging campaign ahead for Chilean citrus
Producers and exporters braced for tough season as Covid, conflict and drought disrupt supply
GrubMarket acquires Salix Fruits
Food tech company expands into South America with the addition of leading importer-exporter
Peru smashes blueberry export record
Shipments up by almost a third in volume and value compared to 2020/21
EU green efforts put banana supply in doubt
EFSA could impose tougher limits on residues of a pesticide called macozeb, widely used to tackle fungal disease
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Produce getting priced out of reefers
Rising reefer rates are making seafreight unaffordable for certain fresh produce categories
Banana producers react to Aldi price hike
They see move as a step in the right direction but say it doesn’t go far enough
JD Fresh goes direct for Chilean cherries
Exporters sign sourcing agreement with leading Chinese e-tailer
Territorio Aguacate wraps up successful third edition
This year’s event covered key industry themes including sustainability, productivity, marketing and market trends
Territorio Aguacate 2021 opens its doors
Sustainability, productivity, success stories, added value and marketing are key themes of this year’s event
Report reveals grower concerns about greenwashing
CEA Global Census finds that majority think industry is susceptible to excessive and untrue claims around sustainability
Strong dollar helps lift Colombian Hass exports
Shipments rose by 63 per cent in value between January and September of this year
Reybanpac picks up export gold
The Ecuadorian banana supplier has gained recognition for its sustainability efforts as it wins the top export prize in the country
