South America news archive – Page 5
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Comment
Comment: Brand activism – just for show, or real substance?
To what extent have the banana multinationals been able to leverage ethical and environmental certification into their bottom lines?
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New Planasa blueberry varieties do well in Peru in face of climate challenges
Breeder says blueberry varieties with zero cold requirements are the key to maintaining production levels as temperatures rise
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Chile tests new cold treatment verification system for shipments to China
Pilot programme will speed up entry into China of fruit subjected to cold treatment
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News
Del Monte launches red-shelled Rubyglow pineapple
Rubyglow is first being launched in China in time for Chinese New Year, as part of the company’s debut in the market
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Salix Fruits announces strategic new leadership in Chile and Egypt
Pascuala Vergara Sabaini and Haydy Shahin become country managers for Chile and Egypt respectively
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Brazilian fruit exports hit new record
More than US$1.2bn of fresh fruit shipped to global markets during 2023
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Argentina cautiously optimistic ahead of 2024 topfruit campaign
Exporters are consolidating their presence in Latin American markets
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Collaboration between fruit and shipping industry giants brings Chinese New Year gift to consumers
Joy Wing Mau partners with Shanghai International Port Group, Maersk, its suppliers, and Ouheng Group to improve the supply chain for Chilean cherries
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Unifrutti Group acquires Verfrut
Deal augments Unifrutti’s product offering by adding a strong table grape and cherry platform to its existing fruit basket
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It’s not rocket science! Prepare for lift-off at Fruit Logistica 2024
Leading trade fair gears up for digital revolution in agriculture, with expanded focus on smart farming and technology startups
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Chilean cherries celebrate new entry route into China
Cherry Express arrives at the port of Tianjin for the first time
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Port of Los Angeles fires starting gun on Chilean fruit season
US’s busiest seaport expects to handle 85,000 tonnes of Chilean fruit this winter
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Percy Muente named CEO of Agrícola Cerro Prieto
Muente previously served as CEO of Sudamericana de Fibras
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Claims of increase in Peruvian table grape exports “misleading”
Provid urges members to reflect the true situation of the current season
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Chile implements ePhytos for fruit exports to South Korea
Switching to electronic phytosanitary certificates in all destination markets would save Chile close to US$100m a year
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World table grape production up in 2023/24 season while exports remain steady
China’s increase in production and exports buoying world totals for 2023/24 season
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All change at Chilean Blueberry Committee
Outgoing president Felipe Silva replaced by interim appointment Ruy Barbosa
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Peru sees big fall in blueberry exports
Shipments on course to finish the season on 215,000 tonnes, a decrease of 25 per cent on 2022/23
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News
IPD promotes organic produce from emerging suppliers at Fruit Logistica
The Import Promotion Desk will present around 40 producers from South America, Africa and Ukraine in Berlin as it aims to connect buyers to new trading partners
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Chile forecasts big jump in stonefruit exports
Shipments projected to top 30m cartons in 2023/24