South America news archive
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NewsSun World adds six new licensees across Egypt and Chile
Sun World International has expanded its worldwide network with six new licensees across Egypt and Chile, strengthening its ability to deliver premium grapes year-round to global markets
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NewsMohammad Abu-Ghazaleh highlights “intensified” banana supply threat
Fresh Del Monte’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has intensified warnings about growing threats to global banana supplies, citing the spread of devastating diseases across key producing regions and mounting financial pressures on growers
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NewsContecon Guayaquil sets record for most TEUs moved in a week
Ecuadorean port handles more than 14,000 TEUs in seven days in September
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NewsChilean kiwifruit closes positive campaign
Shipments grew 2 per cent despite record supply from New Zealand, with growers receiving good returns
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NewsCAB elects new officers and directors
New appointments will lead next phase of US market growth
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NewsThe Philippines grants market access to Peruvian avocados
Authorities from both countries signed a bilateral work plan outlining the terms for the fruit’s entry into the Philippines
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NewsVarietal replacement gathers pace in Chilean blueberry sector
CBC executive director Andrés Armstrong said consistency and quality are the best way to sustain value of exports
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NewsPeruvian blues target new Asian markets
Negotiations to secure access to Vietnam, New Zealand and Japan reportedly at an advanced stage
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NewsFrutas de Chile signs MoU with Chongqing wholesale market
New agreement will help enhance Chilean fruit supply into Chongqing and the surrounding region
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NewsChilean cherry exporters face decisive season
After last season’s dismal returns, quality, discipline, and diversification hold the key to recovery
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NewsAebe joins the Aler4ta Regional Governance Committee
Move follows discovery of suspected TR4 outbreak in El Oro in September
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NewsPeru launches promotional avocado campaign across China
Online and in-store activations drive 50 per cent increase in market price
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NewsApplications open for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026
FLIA Fresh Produce and FLIA Technology participation is free of charge, so make sure you submit your application before the end of October
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NewsPeru, Mexico and Chile officially launch the Global Grape Group
Alliance seeks to promote industry’s sustainability by enhancing promotional efforts to increase fresh grape consumption in the US
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NewsFewer Chilean grapes for 2025/26, but proportion of new varieties increases
Table Grape Committee said new varieties will account for 71 per cent of shipments this season
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NewsArgentine cherry producers urge caution over export projections
Reports of “Corrimiento” phenomenon in Río Negro and Neuquén, could cut total shipments
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NewsCarrier Transicold sells 25,000 OptimaLine containers for fresh produce
Refrigerated transport technology company also developing wireless, real-time monitoring systems to help fresh produce exporters go further
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VideoAsia’s appeal, apple and pear trends, and Europe’s worker scandal
Episode 3 of The Fresh Ideas Show delves deep into Asia Fruit Logistica, pins down the Prognosfruit forecasts, and exposes the truth about European migrant labour
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NewsFirst new-season airflown Chilean cherries arrive in China
Global Talsa and Garcés Fruit sent two consignments to Chinese market last week
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up 2025 postponed
Event scheduled to take place on October 28-29 in Lima to be postponed in view of a dynamically developing political situation