Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Production issues and mounting competition from other suppliers hit exports
Lower supply from Central America and Colombia favours Ecuadorean exports in March
Frutas de Chile and Sichuan Port and Shipping Investment Group sign collaboration agreement to promote fruit trade
‘Values are being reset’ in the Peruvian asparagus sector and a combination of factors look set to limit future exports to the UK
First edition of reflects the potential of the Brazilian fruit and vegetable sector
Sergio del Castillo and Badr Bennis replace outgoing chairs Justin Chadwick and José Antonio García
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Italian supplier placed its first club varieties, Kanzi and Ambrosia, in the market this season
Association fears conflict in the region will disrupt Ecuadorean banana shipments to this important market
Systems Approach has been approved and is awaiting its publication in the US Federal Register
The company now offers a comprehensive range of Southern Hemisphere Gold kiwifruit
Company recognised for its good economic, social, and environmental practices
Kasey Cronquist, president USHBC and NABC, tells Fruitnet that US production volumes will remain stable this year, with pricing and demand favourable
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
Clementine, mandarin and orange exports will be down in 2024, but lemon shipments forecast to rise
MBR Company is expanding its production of Fuyu persimmon in response to strong international demand
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
Group has said it is redesigning its supply chain and expanding its reach into Asian markets
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
Fruit associations call for rapid resolution of dispute to keep fruit exports flowing
Lower volumes could bring more balance to European market during summer months
Exports up 16 per cent in the first two months of 2024 compared to year-earlier period
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The opening Future Lab session in Berlin saw Josep Estiarte of Bloom Fresh talk about sustainability, health and taste in the breeding process
As the only country able to ship the product to Europe by sea, Colombia has stolen a march on its African rivals
Corpohass signs up to the Colombian Business Council for Sustainable Development
Australian crop makes up part of global marketing campaign for the red-fleshed apple
Times may be tough for Argentina’s lemon sector, but Salix Fruits is seeing its own programme grow year after year
Low European stocks augur well for the start of the Chilean kiwifruit campaign but New Zealand volumes are up
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
Blueberry grower-marketer continues to target growth in the category as it pursues premium product distribution model
Colombia has the potential to become a key player in the global blueberry market
Improved genetics and better agronomic management “key” in overcoming climate stress says Dr Prometeo Sánchez
Cherry Committee reports record-breaking season in China, but shipments to non-Asian markets down
Colombian Hass avocados continue to make inroads in the American market. The Andean nation shipped almost 1,500 tonnes of avocados to the US ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, an increase of 56 per cent on last year’s total.
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