South America news archive – Page 8
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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
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NewsInnovation vital for grapes during uncertain times
Present challenges demand innovation, according to Rafi Karniel, CEO and chairman of Grapa Varieties, whose grapes aim for both excellent taste and high resilience to extreme weather
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NewsFirst new-season grape shipment leaves Port of Caldera Port
Chilean port expects to handle 42,000 pallets of fruit in 2024/25
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NewsTechnology advances key to success for Hapag-Lloyd’s Cherry Express
Bolstered fleet with onboard sensors and cloud-based tracking part of this season’s efforts to support growing Chilean cherry exports
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NewsIPD showcases developing countries in Berlin
The Import Promotion Desk will offer a platform to more than 40 companies from nine countries at Fruit Logistica
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NewsRound-up: Stories you might have missed over Christmas
Fruitnet brings you a digest of key industry developments that emerged during the Christmas and New Year break