South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh highlights “intensified” banana supply threat
Fresh Del Monte’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has intensified warnings about growing threats to global banana supplies, citing the spread of devastating diseases across key producing regions and mounting financial pressures on growers
Contecon Guayaquil sets record for most TEUs moved in a week
Ecuadorean port handles more than 14,000 TEUs in seven days in September
Chilean kiwifruit closes positive campaign
Shipments grew 2 per cent despite record supply from New Zealand, with growers receiving good returns
CAB elects new officers and directors
New appointments will lead next phase of US market growth
The Philippines grants market access to Peruvian avocados
Authorities from both countries signed a bilateral work plan outlining the terms for the fruit’s entry into the Philippines
Varietal replacement gathers pace in Chilean blueberry sector
CBC executive director Andrés Armstrong said consistency and quality are the best way to sustain value of exports
Peruvian blues target new Asian markets
Negotiations to secure access to Vietnam, New Zealand and Japan reportedly at an advanced stage
Frutas de Chile signs MoU with Chongqing wholesale market
New agreement will help enhance Chilean fruit supply into Chongqing and the surrounding region
Chilean cherry exporters face decisive season
After last season’s dismal returns, quality, discipline, and diversification hold the key to recovery
Aebe joins the Aler4ta Regional Governance Committee
Move follows discovery of suspected TR4 outbreak in El Oro in September
Peru launches promotional avocado campaign across China
Online and in-store activations drive 50 per cent increase in market price
Applications open for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026
FLIA Fresh Produce and FLIA Technology participation is free of charge, so make sure you submit your application before the end of October
Peru, Mexico and Chile officially launch the Global Grape Group
Alliance seeks to promote industry’s sustainability by enhancing promotional efforts to increase fresh grape consumption in the US
Fewer Chilean grapes for 2025/26, but proportion of new varieties increases
Table Grape Committee said new varieties will account for 71 per cent of shipments this season
Argentine cherry producers urge caution over export projections
Reports of “Corrimiento” phenomenon in Río Negro and Neuquén, could cut total shipments
Carrier Transicold sells 25,000 OptimaLine containers for fresh produce
Refrigerated transport technology company also developing wireless, real-time monitoring systems to help fresh produce exporters go further
Asia’s appeal, apple and pear trends, and Europe’s worker scandal
Episode 3 of The Fresh Ideas Show delves deep into Asia Fruit Logistica, pins down the Prognosfruit forecasts, and exposes the truth about European migrant labour
First new-season airflown Chilean cherries arrive in China
Global Talsa and Garcés Fruit sent two consignments to Chinese market last week
Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up 2025 postponed
Event scheduled to take place on October 28-29 in Lima to be postponed in view of a dynamically developing political situation
Hass Express names Robb Bertels VP of business development
Bertels will strengthen the company’s export programmes and consolidate its push into North America
Itaueira expands international presence
New farm in Ceará already exporting to North America, Europe and the Middle East
Choppy waters ahead for global shipping’s net-zero framework
US pressure and Saudi Arabia’s successful motion to adjourn IMO talks on the controversial framework appears to have scuppered a deal that took a decade to negotiate, despite backing from over a hundred countries
Ecuadorean tropical fruit exports surge
Results reflect increased diversification and strong performance of key product lines
Colombia’s avocado boom continues
Export surges as key players from the international avocado business prepare to gather for November’s Territorio Aguacate in Medellín
Work resumes at Hortifrut’s Chao facility following worker protests
Company said agreement has been reached with union over working conditions
Bright outlook for Australian table grapes
Better growing and market conditions bode well for Australian table grape industry as production grows
Chilean growers appeal for calm after US grape ruling
Recent decision to revoke authorisation of imports under the Systems Approach described as “regrettable”
Fruitnet Berry Congress returns to London
Leading global event for the berry business brings a broad array of supply chain partners – including retailers and suppliers – together for two days of talks, networking and study tours
Produce shippers await net zero vote amid US threat
As geopolitical storm grows, fresh produce shippers watch for outcome of crucial meeting on sustainability framework that could reshape industry strategy for years to come
Chile set to consolidate avocado growth
Projections for 2025/26 indicate that the sector will maintain its production and export momentum
FairFruit debuts new speciality veg lines for US market
Regenerative agriculture champion seeking to become year-round supplier of sustainably grown Guatemalan and Peruvian produce
CBC projects slight increase in fresh blueberry exports for 2025/26
Shipments forecast to grow 1 per cent on last year’s 90,000 tonnes
Argentine citrus exports bounce back
Sector puts in its strongest performance in five years
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Supply chain supports China’s fresh produce growth
A panel representing all points of the supply chain discussed how China’s fruit and vegetable distribution landscape has evolved at Asiafruit Congress
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Asia’s berry boom shows no signs of slowing
Rapid growth in Chinese consumption, Asia’s in-market production and a move beyond blueberries were some of the key themes from Asiafruit Congress berry panel
Hortifrut, Nature’s Pride team up for school garden programme in Peru
Client-producer collaboration promotes the establishment of “forest-type” gardens in public schools in rural areas