South America news archive – Page 7
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NewsColombia’s Equilibria Agro launches EqPaís
New venture aims to raise the quality bar for Colombian-grown Persian limes and improve the lives of small farmers
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NewsParaguay exports first-ever Persian limes
A 26-tonne consignment has been sent to the Argentine market
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NewsContecon Guayaquil launches pioneering cold storage hub for bananas
The country’s first on-dock cold storage facility will streamline banana exports
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NewsItaueira’s Rei-branded melons return to export market
Brazilian company resumes exports its premium yellow melon as acreage continues to grow
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NewsChile’s 2024/25 export season off to a flying start
Customs data shows a big rise in the volume and value of exports between September and December
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NewsInka’s Berries expands production footprint
Production of new Abril Blue+ variety moves into Ica
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NewsChilean blueberry shipments pick up the pace
Exports up 7 per cent on the same period last year, according to the Chilean Blueberry Committee
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NewsSquid game could extend life of strawberries
Scientists based in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have uncovered a potential alternative way to double fruit’s shelf-life
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NewsRains alleviate water crisis in Piura, but long-term risk persists
Fresh Fruit Peru sets out the challenges facing the region’s horticultural producers
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NewsTPS consolidates position as main departure point for Chilean cherries
Shipments in 2024/25 grew 66 per cent on the previous season
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NewsHave Chilean cherries hit the ceiling in China?
As prices plummet, SNA president Antonio Walker says exporters cannot depend on China alone
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NewsResearchers find innovative use for mango by-product
Mango peel can be dried and ground into flour to be added to juices, according to Unal study
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NewsStrong start for Systems Approach in Chile
Exporters say new protocol has significantly improved the quality of table grape shipments to the US, Brazil and Mexico
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NewsNew record for Brazilian fruit exports
Exports reach US$1.287bn in 2024, despite slight dip in shipment volumes
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News‘Perfect storm” hits Rio Negro apple and pear producers
Up to 100,000 tonnes of fruit could remain unharvested in the first quarter
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NewsPrices fall as Chilean cherry exports to China surge
Greater availability of early varieties puts pressure on market ahead of Chinese New Year
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NewsMajority of Spain’s imports come from third countries
Morocco and Peru led the way in 2024, with 66 per cent of Spain’s fresh produce imports coming from countries outside the EU
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NewsSummit in Chile sets the scene
Members of the Chilean and international fresh produce business came together to network and take in insightful discussions in Santiago
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NewsColina Fruits plans European expansion
The berry importer outlines goal to become leading international fruit supplier