All South America articles
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NewsBuilding Dreams project transforms homes for 300 Colombian banana families
More than 300 banana-farming families in Colombia’s Magdalena region now have safer, healthier homes thanks to a five-year partnership between Fyffes, the Albert Heijn Foundation and local organisations through the Building Dreams project
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NewsPhilippines says yes to Peruvian avocados
New deal gives Peru access to a market of 110mn consumers
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NewsPeruvian bananas and pomegranates secure access to China
Phytosanitary protocols signed at official ceremony in Lima
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NewsGlobal fresh produce exports hit 148mn tonnes in 2024
Worldwide exports of fresh fruits and vegetables grew 2 per cent to 148mn tonnes in 2024, with China, Spain and the Netherlands leading global shipments according to UN trade data
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NewsEcuadorean banana exports to US climb despite Trump tariffs
Aebe says data undermine EU supermarket claims that consumers will not pay more for bananas
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NewsChilean Cherry Committee pegs 2025/26 export crop at 131mn cartons
The figure represents a slight increase on last season’s total
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NewsSun World adds six new licensees across Egypt and Chile
Sun World International has expanded its worldwide network with six new licensees across Egypt and Chile, strengthening its ability to deliver premium grapes year-round to global markets
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NewsMohammad Abu-Ghazaleh highlights “intensified” banana supply threat
Fresh Del Monte’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has intensified warnings about growing threats to global banana supplies, citing the spread of devastating diseases across key producing regions and mounting financial pressures on growers
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NewsContecon Guayaquil sets record for most TEUs moved in a week
Ecuadorean port handles more than 14,000 TEUs in seven days in September
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NewsChilean kiwifruit closes positive campaign
Shipments grew 2 per cent despite record supply from New Zealand, with growers receiving good returns
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NewsCAB elects new officers and directors
New appointments will lead next phase of US market growth
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NewsThe Philippines grants market access to Peruvian avocados
Authorities from both countries signed a bilateral work plan outlining the terms for the fruit’s entry into the Philippines
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NewsVarietal replacement gathers pace in Chilean blueberry sector
CBC executive director Andrés Armstrong said consistency and quality are the best way to sustain value of exports
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NewsPeruvian blues target new Asian markets
Negotiations to secure access to Vietnam, New Zealand and Japan reportedly at an advanced stage
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NewsFrutas de Chile signs MoU with Chongqing wholesale market
New agreement will help enhance Chilean fruit supply into Chongqing and the surrounding region
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NewsChilean cherry exporters face decisive season
After last season’s dismal returns, quality, discipline, and diversification hold the key to recovery
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NewsAebe joins the Aler4ta Regional Governance Committee
Move follows discovery of suspected TR4 outbreak in El Oro in September
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NewsPeru launches promotional avocado campaign across China
Online and in-store activations drive 50 per cent increase in market price
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NewsApplications open for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026
FLIA Fresh Produce and FLIA Technology participation is free of charge, so make sure you submit your application before the end of October