South America news archive – Page 21
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NewsBetter start for Argentine apple exports
Exports up 16 per cent in the first two months of 2024 compared to year-earlier period
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AdvertorialVerfrut cherries achieve remarkable success in 2023/24 season
Verfrut’s cherry production is increasing next season In the recently concluded 2023/24 Chilean cherry season, Verfrut cherries achieved significant success in the international market, propelled by exceptional quality and innovative marketing strategies. The total export volume reached 2.2m boxes (5kg), reflecting a remarkable increase of 45.7 ...
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Breeding a healthier and tastier future
The opening Future Lab session in Berlin saw Josep Estiarte of Bloom Fresh talk about sustainability, health and taste in the breeding process
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NewsColombia leads the way in purple passion fruit
As the only country able to ship the product to Europe by sea, Colombia has stolen a march on its African rivals
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NewsColombian avocados reaffirm their sustainability credentials
Corpohass signs up to the Colombian Business Council for Sustainable Development
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NewsMontague harvests first Australian volumes of Kissabel
Australian crop makes up part of global marketing campaign for the red-fleshed apple
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NewsArgentine lemon sector feels the heat
Times may be tough for Argentina’s lemon sector, but Salix Fruits is seeing its own programme grow year after year
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NewsEuropean market clear for first arrivals of Chilean kiwifruit
Low European stocks augur well for the start of the Chilean kiwifruit campaign but New Zealand volumes are up
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CommentComment: The rain in Spain falls mainly on… Northern Europe
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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NewsAgrovision secures its largest ever private equity investment
Blueberry grower-marketer continues to target growth in the category as it pursues premium product distribution model
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CommentColombia’s blue dream is still alive
Colombia has the potential to become a key player in the global blueberry market
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NewsPlanasa blueberry varieties acclaimed by LatAm specialist
Improved genetics and better agronomic management “key” in overcoming climate stress says Dr Prometeo Sánchez
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NewsChilean cherry exports flat in 2023/24
Cherry Committee reports record-breaking season in China, but shipments to non-Asian markets down
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NewsStrong Super Bowl showing lifts January exports of Colombian avocados
Colombian Hass avocados continue to make inroads in the American market. The Andean nation shipped almost 1,500 tonnes of avocados to the US ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, an increase of 56 per cent on last year’s total. The figures helped lift January exports by 53 ...
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NewsMore support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsRío Negro sees big rise in cherry exports
Shipments up by more than 40 per cent in the 2023/24 campaign
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NewsClimate change poses “enormous threat” to banana business
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
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NewsPeruvian mango sector counts cost of El Niño
High prices caused by limited global supply allowed exporters to partially offset losses, but not enough to compensate for the drop in production
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NewsUnifrutti buys two Peruvian suppliers to boost blueberry and avocado supply
Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru set to bolster distributor’s supply base as global demand for both products continues to grow
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could US east coast imports change forever?
As more and more Moroccan citrus and Chilean table grapes arrive in containers rather than reefer ships, there are major consequences for logistics and terminal operators along the Delaware River