South America news archive
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NewsUnity 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
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NewsFour Frutura companies achieve B Corp certification
CEO David Krause said the certification process has “made Frutura a better company”
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NewsChilean 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
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NewsIndia 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
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FeaturesUSAID 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
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NewsStill 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
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CommentComment: Who profits from proprietary produce?
Horticultural IP lawyer Darron Saltzman argues there could be a fairer way to structure variety licensing agreements
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NewsNew service secures volume increase on Ecuador-Asia route
Addition of WSA2 route has enabled Guayaquil terminal operator to expand its cargo volume
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NewsIndia to allow citrus imports from Brazil
Breakthrough agreement grants access for products including limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, says Abrafrutas
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NewsSeafrigo expands presence in Chile
Logistics company opens two new offices in Santiago to support global growth
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NewsNew Day Fruits to build new cherry packhouse in Ñuble
The US$645mn project will provide a boost to the region’s growing cherry output
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NewsFrutas de Chile backs out-of-court settlement in Maersk Saltoro case
President Iván Marambio said a settlement would avoid lengthy litigation
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News2025 Brazilian fruit exports off to strong start
Shipments up 26 per cent in the first quarter of 2025
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NewsArgentina’s stonefruit exports plummet
Poor quality and loss of competitiveness blamed for 44 per cent drop in shipments in 2024/25
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NewsPeruvian pomegranates on the up
Fresh Fruit Peru is forecasting a double-digit rise in exports for 2025 after two years of stagnation
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NewsEcuadorean banana exports bounce back
Shipments up 1.77 per cent in the first three months of 2025 compared to the year-earlier period
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CommentComment: 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
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NewsDorì 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
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NewsKissabel 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