South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Frutas de Chile backs out-of-court settlement in Maersk Saltoro case
President Iván Marambio said a settlement would avoid lengthy litigation
2025 Brazilian fruit exports off to strong start
Shipments up 26 per cent in the first quarter of 2025
Argentina’s stonefruit exports plummet
Poor quality and loss of competitiveness blamed for 44 per cent drop in shipments in 2024/25
Peruvian pomegranates on the up
Fresh Fruit Peru is forecasting a double-digit rise in exports for 2025 after two years of stagnation
Ecuadorean banana exports bounce back
Shipments up 1.77 per cent in the first three months of 2025 compared to the year-earlier period
Comment: Fruitist is on the verge of something berry big
A predicted IPO might be seen as a high-stakes bet on the future of fresh berries, but there is also plenty to be gained
Dorì kiwifruit reveals brand refresh and social media launch
Yellow-fleshed fruit will be promoted on range of social media channels as production and demand continues to grow
Kissabel apples progress towards commercial volumes in Southern Hemisphere
Sales have commenced in Australia while production in Argentina and Chile is in the early stages and New Zealand and South Africa are testing new varieties
Hortifrut celebrates worldwide B Corp certification
Company said accreditation reaffirms its commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental performance
Court halts Maersk’s plan to compensate Chilean exporters for Saltoro failure
Affected exporters argue that compensation should be higher than fund limit proposed by Maersk
Del Monte Europe launches Honeyglow bananas
The banana will be available in limited quantities starting late April across major European countries
Jingold expands yellow kiwifruit production in Greece
Company targets 40 per cent growth in overall volume from Europe, as retail interest in its range of varieties grows
Port of Chancay faces logistical challenges
Direct connection with Shanghai opens new commercial horizons, but shortcomings are limiting the port’s operational reach
Peruvian market reopens for Chilean apples
New phytosanitary rules pave way for resumption of exports after three-month hiatus
ProCitrus calls for new citrus investment in Peru
General manager Sergio del Castillo warns that exports could stall unless investment landscape improves
Challenging outlook for Peruvian bananas
Water shortages, increased competition and rising costs set to hit production and exports this year
Chilean citrus exports to grow 11 per cent this season
Chilean Citrus Committee releases its first forecast for the 2025 season
Brazilian fruit industry welcomes new China shipping route
Service linking southern China to two Brazilian ports hailed as a boon for melon and grape exporters
‘Expect the unexpected in Trump’s tariff saga’
Edwin Reyes, a senior consultant at Promar International, assesses the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the UK fresh produce sector and other international markets
More Peruvian fruit heading for Chile
Government working to open market for table grapes and citrus as intra-LatAm trade continues to grow
Colombian blueberries eye new export opportunities
Year-round production and proximity to big consumer markets a boon for producers
Frutas de Paraguay ramps up persimmon exports
Company on course to ship 400-600 tonnes of the fruit this year
Cherry companies must prioritise “quality and safe arrival at destination”
These are the keys to guaranteeing a successful cherry season in 2026, Chilean industry hears
Shaffe president writes to Donald Trump to express tariff concerns
Southern Hemisphere fresh produce body warns of major disruption to global supply chains, negative market stability, and higher prices for consumers
Argentine lemons hit by years of underinvestment
Production volumes are projected to fall by 10 per cent in 2024/25
Chile advances toward a trade agreement with UAE
Deal would eliminate tariffs on 97 per cent of exports
Southern African grape season ends on a high
The Southern Hemisphere table grape season has been described as “the most pleasant in years”
Korean strawberries gain access to Brazil
New deal marks first entry into Latin America for the Korean fruit
LatAm countries mull impact of Trump tariffs
As one of the region’s biggest exports to the US, fruit is in the direct line of fire
Chilean kiwifruit improves Mexican market access
Industry obtains approval to export to Mexico under a Systems Approach
Favourable outlook for Chilean walnuts
Production up 20 per cent in 2025 according to ChileNut
New varieties drive growth in Chilean blueberry exports
Logistics was the biggest challenge in 2024/25, according to Chilean Blueberry Committee
Brazilian avocados expand export markets
Japan, Chile, Costa Rica and India all opened in 2024
US tariffs on South African citrus set to hurt growers as season starts
Growers and rural communities set to feel the effects of 30 per cent tariffs as well as South Africa’s other key markets
New table grape varietals going strong in Peru
Figures show sharp rise in production and exports of Allison, Autumncrisp and Sweet Globe
Eosta reports consumer enthusiasm for rain-grown avos
The Dutch organics specialist says that a combination of rain-grown and organic cultivation is the ultimate in water efficiency