South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Colombia signs up to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Move marks a major shift in foreign policy for Colombia, which has traditionally been aligned with the US
La Niña casts shadow over Peru’s avocado export growth
Country should sell more to foreign markets this year, but there are climate-related concerns around production
DP World reveals US$2.5bn investment plan
Company says major infrastructure projects will break ground across Europe, India, Africa and South America this year
Anecoop and Asaja help create new Citrusbusters alliance
Group targets development of new tools to combat rising threat of disease brought about by climate change and international trade
Corbana says impact of Trump tariff will be minimal
Corporation said exports will fall this year due to climate effects rather than tariffs
Peruvian citrus exports set for double-digit growth in 2025
Industry body Procitrus said shipment volumes are expected increase by 10-12 per cent
Brazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe
Cartama secures major financing deal to expand its operation
Pioneering project finance scheme will boost competitiveness in Colombia’s agricultural sector
Equilibria wins best agtech startup at SelectUSA
Company’s EQApp provide remote technical assistance to small and medium-sized lime producers in Colombia
Maersk resumes service to Coquimbo and Pisco for LatAm citrus season
Additional call to Coquimbo started in week 19, with call to Pisco commencing in week 21
Equilibria flies the flag for Latin American produce
Company chosen to represent Latin America at top US investment fair
Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season
The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding
Climate change will decimate banana production in Latin America and Caribbean, says report
Christian Aid report suggests almost two-thirds of areas’ banana regions will no longer be able to support the fruit’s production
Costa Rica mulls cost of potential US tariffs
Agricultural products like pineapples, bananas and coffee in the firing line
First Chinese pears hit Argentine market
The 2,597-carton consignment was shipped Hebei province-based Botou Dongfang Fruit Co
Unity is the key to success for Chilean cherry exporters
Alejandro García-Huidobro, founder of Prize, calls for greater collaboration and market diversification ahead of 2025/26
Four Frutura companies achieve B Corp certification
CEO David Krause said the certification process has “made Frutura a better company”
Chilean apple exports set to grow slightly in 2025
Preliminary forecast from Chile’s Pink Lady Fruit Committee points to a 4.4 per cent increase in shipments
Peruvian pitahaya exports on the up
Shipments surge in first quarter of 2025
India access offers hope for Brazilian citrus, but challenges await
Industry players consider potential to grow Brazil’s citrus sales in world’s second-largest consumer market
USAID cuts a “threat” to small farmers in developing world
The consequences of the termination of USAID-funded technical assistance programmes are hard to predict for the global fruit and vegetables business, but small producers are likely to be the first to feel an impact
Still room for growth in Chinese cherry market
SNA president Antonio Walker said Chilean cherries have a bright future – provided they can get the quality right
Comment: Who profits from proprietary produce?
Horticultural IP lawyer Darron Saltzman argues there could be a fairer way to structure variety licensing agreements
New service secures volume increase on Ecuador-Asia route
Addition of WSA2 route has enabled Guayaquil terminal operator to expand its cargo volume
India to allow citrus imports from Brazil
Breakthrough agreement grants access for products including limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, says Abrafrutas
Seafrigo expands presence in Chile
Logistics company opens two new offices in Santiago to support global growth
New Day Fruits to build new cherry packhouse in Ñuble
The US$645mn project will provide a boost to the region’s growing cherry output
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