South America news archive – Page 7
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NewsChilean citrus exports projected to grow 6 per cent in 2026
Citrus committee pegs this year’s export crop at 530,000 tonnes, with lemons and oranges leading growth
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NewsAsocolblue launches Colombian blueberry brand
New label will help differentiate Colombia’s national offer
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NewsEU apple campaign lands in Alimentec 2026
Colombia is becoming an increasingly attractive market for EU apple exporters
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FeaturesIn pictures: Ronald Bown, 1945-2026
Bown, who has died aged 80, was a leading figure in the global fresh produce business for almost four decades
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NewsOranges and chickpeas will be ‘viable UK crops’ under warming climate
Water storage, adaption to sustainable farming and increased domestic production are critical if the UK is to maintain farming viability and food security, according to government climate report
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Features‘Lots of demand, not enough of the right supply’ in mangoes
Lewey Hook, the technical director at SHP Tropical, gives FPJ a brief round-up of some of the key developments affecting mango supply to the UK
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NewsLatAm growers braced for possible Super El Niño
Scientists say this year’s weather event could shape up to be the strongest in living memory
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NewsClimate challenges and citrus greening cut Brazilian citrus output
Fundecitrus anticipates a 13 per cent drop in production for 2026/27
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NewsInnovation helping hospitality supply face current pressures
Geopolitical tensions, energy and labour costs are reshaping catering and hospitality supply, and bringing new opportunities, according to Fresh Direct’s Summer Market Review
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CommentComment: The £74 banana is a good look for fresh produce
A new campaign designed to expose over-priced cosmetics offers plenty of hope for the fruit and veg business
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NewsTres Ases opens state-of-the-art ripening facility
New smart fruit climate control centre in Cipolletti will boost regional production and support the company’s ongoing diversification efforts
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: When will people eat more fruit and veg?
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by Chris White as they discuss a major challenge facing the fresh produce business
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NewsPink Lady Alliance closes after 25 years of stewardship
The non-profit organisation brought together growers, marketers and licensees from major production regions worldwide
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NewsSoaring local demand keeps Colombia’s blueberry export growth in check
Around 95 per cent of the blueberries produced are now consumed domestically
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NewsBlue Skies receives King’s Award for Enterprise
Prepped fruit specialist recognised for commitment to sustainable business in prestigious royal honours list
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NewsBrazilian fruit exports jump 25 per cent in first quarter of 2026
Rise in mango and apple shipments lead export charge, with EU-Mercosur deal expected to create new opportunities for exporters
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NewsSouthern Hemisphere citrus production to fall by almost 6 per cent in 2026
WCO warns of impact of Middle East war on logistics and access, as well as cost of agricultural inputs such as fertilisers
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NewsWar ushers in new phase of instability in Iran
Disruptions including temporary port closures and damage to infrastructure have affected the transportation and distribution of fresh produce in Iran
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NewsEcuadorean banana exports grow despite challenging trade outlook
Q1 shipments up almost 10 per cent at 111.57mn boxes according to Acorbanec data
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FeaturesJingold reaches €100mn turnover as yellow fruit drives expansion
Italian company celebrates 25th anniversary and attributes record performance to increased production across all varieties