All South America articles
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NewsFormer minister sounds warning over fruit fly risk in Peru
Gustavo Mostajo Ocola says budget cuts have led to a resurgence of the pest that is threatening the country’s international competitiveness
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NewsPeruvian pomegranates on course to hit new export record in 2026
Shipments up 36 per cent so far this year, putting sector on course to top its previous high in 2022
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NewsEcuador brings together global experts to combat TR4
Strategies to fight the disease was the key theme at this year’s Banana Time Machala conference
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NewsEosta targets fresh juice growth with organic ‘rain-grown’ oranges
Netherlands-based organic importer-marketer is focusing on supermarket juice machines for its Peruvian citrus
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NewsFamily Tree Farms celebrates 18-year Mountain Blue Orchards partnership
Family Tree Farms retains exclusive rights to programme’s original varieties as partnership evolves
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NewsAgroBerries Group expands global blueberry offer with Mountain Blue Orchards
New licensing agreements cover China, Mexico, the US, Canada and Peru
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NewsSouthampton set to install two of Europe’s largest quay cranes
Port operator DP World says £60m investment will boost capacity and future-proof operations at one of UK’s largest container terminals
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NewsChile eyes export opportunities in the Philippines
Fresh fruit expected to become an increasingly important trade commodity between the two nations
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NewsRijk Zwaan opens tropical breeding station in Brazil
The Dutch breeding specialist’s new 40ha facility in Mogi Mirim is an investment in developing varieties tailored to tropical conditions
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NewsArgentine lemon exports surge in first four months of 2026
Sector puts in its best performance in two decades, reflecting good crop and strong recovery in international demand
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NewsPeruvian dragon fruit exports on the rise
Increase in shipments in first four months of the year reflect the fruit’s growing popularity with European consumers
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
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NewsTough times for Argentinean citrus growers
Rising costs and falling prices have apparently left many small farms at risk of closure
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NewsImporters urged to consider impact of checks on non-EU produce
Checks on imports from the rest of the world could raise food prices and jeopardise ‘just in time’ supply, while spreading risk across shipping lines and ports is helping suppliers take control, Festival of Fresh delegates told
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NewsUncertainty surrounds Peru blueberry exports ahead of new season
Proarándanos says it will only issue short-term forecasts for forthcoming campaign due to unstable climatic conditions
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NewsStudy flags up danger of ‘El Niño Godzilla’ to Chilean berries
Researchers advise growers to install netting and polytunnels, and to prioritise heat-resistant varieties
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NewsMission reports Q2 loss amid avocado price decline
Avocado marketer and producer posted a net loss of US$7.2mn for Q2 2026, with revenue down 24 per cent year-on-year to US$290.9mn
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NewsBrazilian producers target India’s booming import market
Delegation of avocado, lime and apple growers travelled to the Asian country to meet with importers and retailers
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NewsChile sets sights on North African markets
Frutas de Chile has identified Morocco as a key strategic market and gateway to other African countries
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NewsNew international network brings together protected horticulture sector
Wageningen University has launched a new membership network for those working in controlled and protected horticulture to share best practice and the latest research from around the world