South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
Chilean truckers call off strike
Union boss said it would take one of two more days for flow of trucks carrying fruit to ports to normalise
Ecuador sees slowdown in banana exports
Shipments down by more than 10 per cent since the start of 2022 says Acorbanec
Maersk and IBM throw blockchain system overboard
Full collaboration across the entire global shipping business could not be achieved, admits carrier
Healthy outlook for citrus despite logistical headaches
There is plenty of room for growth in the citrus category with the right messaging on health and nutrition
SanLucar school support project wins sustainability award
The programme aims to ensure equal and quality education for the children of Puebloviejo, Ecuador
Joy Wing Mau celebrates season’s first Chilean cherries
First Chilean cherries arrive by air and are sold under premium brand Joyvio, in cooperation with China Aerospace
Chilean truckers’ strike partially lifted
With cold stores filling up and fruit unable to get to ports, Asoex and Fedefruta are calling for all remaining unions to end their walkout
Truckers’ strike jeopardises 25,000 tonnes of Chilean cherries
Sector warns of significant losses unless situation is resolved swiftly
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QC software specialist Clarifruit raises US$12m
Data-drive technology has “almost infinite” potential to cut waste in fresh produce supply chains, says company
Chile assesses impact of inclement weather
Frost, rain and hail in early November believed to have caused limited damage to crops
Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
Fruit Logistica 2023: expert advice and practical solutions for all
Event programme for world’s leading fresh produce trade show in Berlin offers visitors valuable information to make better business decisions
Fresh Del Monte orders Daikin units
Leading fresh produce company procures 2,200 ZeSTIA container refrigeration units
Good year for Peruvian garlic exports
Problems with Chinese and Spanish supply create strong market for Peruvian product
Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
Chile increases airfreight capacity ahead of cherry campaign
Extra capacity and improved coordination of air shipments will ensure smoother dispatch of airfreighted cherries this season, says terminal operators
Acorbanec celebrates sixth anniversary
Today the association represents almost 42 per cent of Ecuador’s banana export volume
Agroberries moves into Morocco
Company will initially plant 300ha of blueberries, with goal of reaching 1,000ha across berry categories in the coming years
Agrícola Chapi recognised for responsible water management
The grower-exporter was one of several Peruvian companies praised for the efficient management of water resources
Varietal renewal continues apace in Chilean table grapes
New cultivars will account for more than half of Chile’s table grape exports in 2022/23
SH cherries looking at record volumes and narrowing margins
Rabobank says Southern Hemisphere industry will be put to the test in “the first regular season after Covid-19”
Origine Group launches red kiwifruit Sweeki Red
The first commercial volumes will be available on the European market until the end of the year
Copefrut and Verfrut create Chinese alliance
Companies join forces to create one of the largest importers of Chilean cherries in China
Sharp rise in Peruvian lime exports
Shipments to US and Europe increase in volume and value between January and September
Chilean Table Grape Committee releases second seasonal forecast
New estimate points to a 7.7 per cent fall in exports of fresh grapes this season
IFG launches probe into illegal Peruvian plantings of proprietary table grapes
International breeder is working with authorities to identify properties where unauthorised table grapes are being grown and sold
Chilean berry pioneer Victor Moller dies at 79
Moller founded Hortifrut with the goal of “delivering fresh berries to the whole world, every day”
Prize to go public in US
Chilean fruit and nut exporter combines with Rose Hill Acquisition Corporation with the intention of becoming listed on the Nasdaq
GreenFruit Avocados achieves organic certification at Colombian farms
Organic avocados now make up around half of the company’s Colombian Hass volume
Westfalia creates a buzz by using insects for natural pest control in orchards
Company hopes using insects and other natural control methods will contribute to its global target to enhance tree health and minimise the use of pesticides
Fairtrade raises banana prices
As production costs soar, Fairtrade announces that it is raising banana prices in support of farmers
FPAA recognises William Sykes
Founder of The Sykes Company receives Pillar of the Industry Award
Thx! champions worker education with new scheme
Seeding Futures programme provides high quality educational support to workers and their families
