South America news archive – Page 2
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NewsHortifrut celebrates worldwide B Corp certification
Company said accreditation reaffirms its commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental performance
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ArticleCourt 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
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NewsDel Monte Europe launches Honeyglow bananas
The banana will be available in limited quantities starting late April across major European countries
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NewsJingold 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
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NewsPort of Chancay faces logistical challenges
Direct connection with Shanghai opens new commercial horizons, but shortcomings are limiting the port’s operational reach
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NewsPeruvian market reopens for Chilean apples
New phytosanitary rules pave way for resumption of exports after three-month hiatus
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NewsProCitrus calls for new citrus investment in Peru
General manager Sergio del Castillo warns that exports could stall unless investment landscape improves
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NewsChallenging outlook for Peruvian bananas
Water shortages, increased competition and rising costs set to hit production and exports this year
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NewsChilean citrus exports to grow 11 per cent this season
Chilean Citrus Committee releases its first forecast for the 2025 season
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NewsBrazilian fruit industry welcomes new China shipping route
Service linking southern China to two Brazilian ports hailed as a boon for melon and grape exporters
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Comment‘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
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NewsMore Peruvian fruit heading for Chile
Government working to open market for table grapes and citrus as intra-LatAm trade continues to grow
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NewsColombian blueberries eye new export opportunities
Year-round production and proximity to big consumer markets a boon for producers
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NewsFrutas de Paraguay ramps up persimmon exports
Company on course to ship 400-600 tonnes of the fruit this year
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NewsCherry companies must prioritise “quality and safe arrival at destination”
These are the keys to guaranteeing a successful cherry season in 2026, Chilean industry hears
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NewsShaffe 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
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NewsArgentine lemons hit by years of underinvestment
Production volumes are projected to fall by 10 per cent in 2024/25
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NewsChile advances toward a trade agreement with UAE
Deal would eliminate tariffs on 97 per cent of exports
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NewsSouthern African grape season ends on a high
The Southern Hemisphere table grape season has been described as “the most pleasant in years”
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NewsKorean strawberries gain access to Brazil
New deal marks first entry into Latin America for the Korean fruit