South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Eosta expands organic rain-grown avocado imports from Mexico
Eosta is expanding its Organic Raingrown programme with new avocado volumes from Avova and a second season of high-juice Peruvian oranges
Colombian avos largely unaffected by earthquake, CAB reports
Colombian Avocado Board said avocado supply chain remains operational following the mid-August quake
El Niño threatens Piura’s 2027 lime harvest
Concerns grow that excessive heat will disrupt flowering disruptions, leading to reduced volumes next year
Reybanpac publishes 2024-25 sustainability report
New publication sets out company’s commitment to nurturing people, cultivating responsibly and growing stronger communities
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: Americas
Across North and South America, producers are eyeing up opportunities to sell their fresh produce and services into the Asian markets, with new varieties and technologies set to be in the spotlight in Hong Kong
Dutch melon demand at record high as Brazilian season begins
Importer sees further chance to grow and expand product range, as Dutch consumers buy record volume of the fruit
Chilean kiwifruit debuts in Goa
Frutas de Chile carries out first promotional campaign in the state in premium retail chain MagSon
Camposol supports new berry brand with strong early shipments
Company’s Peruvian blueberry exports to China have increased sixfold over the first seven weeks of the season
Fedefruta calls for more investment in water infrastructure
Federation president Víctor Catán said the country had built just two reservoirs in 25 years
Egypt says yes to Peruvian blueberries
Egypt’s strategic location could serve as a gateway to other markets North Africa and the Middle East
Oppy extends Happy Berry brand to premium blueberries
North American fresh produce group Oppy is extending its consumer-facing Happy Berry brand into blueberries for the first time
Global Grape Group reports on progress on its first statistical report
initiative seeks to integrate industry data to strengthen decision-making and boost table grape consumption
Strong winds hit up to 1,500ha of banana production in Magdalena
Weather event threatens livelihood of up to 700 familes, Asbama says
Copefrut sets out sustainability gains
Company’s Sustainability Report for 2024/25 reports significant progress and highlights future challenges
Colombia sees big jump in fruit exports to UK
Increasingly diversified export basket driving new opportunities for growth
Peruvian blues off to strong start in China
Increase in shipments reflect growing Chinese demand for premium varieties like Sekoya Pop
Rains bring relief for Chilean citrus growers
Mandarin volumes adjusted downwards after wet spell, but rainfall brings welcome relief to aquifers after prolonged drought
Water For All mangoes target values-driven shoppers
Continental Fresh hopes its Water For All initiative will help to sell more mangoes in the US, while providing clean water to greater numbers
Colombian exporters feeling the heat
The new administration must act as rising costs, unfavourable exchange rates and tariffs threaten the profitability of the country’s agri-exports
Soaring temperatures hit mango and avocado production in Lambayeque
With the hot spell set to continue through August, fears grow that it could affect the flowering of key regional crops
Argentina launches first-ever DO for fresh fruit
Exports of the Los Antiguos Valley Cherry Designation of Origin will get underway in the new season
FPC launches new action pack to help sector reach MPs
Email templates expressing the risks to produce imports from the rest of the world under the new EU-UK reset deal are available at the new hub, along with a petition signed by kitchen staff and catering suppliers to protect diversity of sourcing
New stamp issue pays tribute to Costa Rican banana industry
Postage stamps depict everyday scenes from the country’s banana plantations
High temperatures stall Peru’s mango recovery
Record heat disrupts flowering, leading to an expected abundance of larger sizes
Barfoots celebrates 50 years of ‘forever farming’
Barfoots’ Keston Williams takes Fred Searle on a sustainability journey, from energy self-sufficiency to water resilience, as the pioneering producer marks its 50th anniversary
Ecuadorean banana exports up 5.5 per cent in first half of 2026
Shipments reached 210.75mn boxes, driven by stronger demand in Russia, the EU and South America
Chilean kiwifruit industry faces 'spectacular opportunity'
As it gathers for Kiwi Day 2026, the sector hears how it must capitalise on the post-pandemic consumption boom
Naturipe Farms and Hortifrut expand berry genetics platform
Landmark collaboration with MBO will build new capabilities to deliver more consistent, flavourful berries from field to fork
Innocent awards £1mn in grants to fruit and veg projects
Winning projects will support growers in 14 countries to adopt climate-friendly farm practices and secure the future of core ingredients in Innocent’s range, from citrus to coconut
Del Monte Corporation reports mixed Q2 financial results
The fresh produce giant reported a 3.4 per cent increase in net sales for Q2 2026, driven by its newly acquired Del Monte Foods division
Frutas de Chile secures key exemptions from US trade tariffs
Avocados, kiwifruit and oranges will avoid the 12.5 per cent import tax
El Niño threatens blueberry production in La Libertad
Redes warns that the crop could once again face significant impact, as it did in 2023
Hazelnuts: a rising star in Chile’s export basket
Thanks to a surge in new plantings, the nut is becoming a new engine for growth in Chilean agriculture
FPC urges government to rethink UK-EU reset
Consortium backs closer UK-EU trade but warns that planned border changes could add £300mn to annual import costs
Costa Rica brings its fresh produce to European consumers though Amazon
Amazon stream and in-store tasting events showcase Costa Rican bananas, pineapples, and cassava to millions of consumers across Europe
Bananas on the brink? Professor James Dale has other ideas…
Scientist dubbed the ‘Einstein and Indiana Jones of bananas’ talks in depth about the fruit’s highly uncertain future