South America news archive
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Extreme heat affects San Joaquin Valley table grape harvest
Volumes remain low following early finish to heat-affected Mexican table grape season.
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Ecuador sees surge in banana exports to South Korea
Increase fuelled by the temporary elimination of import tariffs and lower supply from the Philippines
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Chilean grapes put in strong performance in 2023/24
Increase in export volume and value reflects renewed focus quality, new varieties and improved logistics
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Bloom Fresh secures biggest ever infringement win in Peru
Grower in southern Peru forced to remove 110ha of illegally planted varieties and pay hefty fine
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Camposol and Ninjacart bring Peruvian blueberries to India
Blueberry producer partners with Walmart-backed agri-startup to distribute fruit to more than 100,000 Indian retail outlets in over 100 cities
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Shorter supply boosts Peruvian avocado prices
Firmer pricing in Europe and US compensates for drop in export volume in Q2
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Taste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
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Chile seeks improved access to Mexican market
Fruit growers now going for Systems Approach for shipments of grapes and kiwifruit to Mexico
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Save the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
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Two of Chile’s biggest nurseries join forces
Union of Nueva Vid and Grupo Hijuelas seeks to boost quality and efficiency of Chilean fruit production
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China approves import of Brazilian pecans
Negotiations for pecan exports first began in 2019
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Del Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
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Iran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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Strong showing for Ecuador at B for Good Leaders Summit
Ecuador was the ninth-largest delegation in attendance from over 50 participating countries
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Chile closes record stonefruit season despite challenges
Exports up in volume and value overall, but Chinese campaign marred by quality issues
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Ignacio Ugarte takes Vanguard grape role
Ugarte is named as commercial director for grapes, a position that also involves managing the new blueberry programme
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US approves Systems Approach for Chilean table grapes
After more than two decades of negotiation US approves new protocol for Chilean table grapes replacing methyl bromide fumigation
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China green lights imports of airflown table grapes from Peru
Decision announced during last week’s visit by president Dina Boluarte to China
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Agap calls for government action to end Senasa strike
Walkout by Peru’s plant health authority threatens key exports including grapes and avocados
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LatAm port investments a boon for region’s fruit exporters
Cosco’s new mega-port in Chancay and expansion of DP World’s terminals in Callao and Posorja will increase capacity and improve connectivity