All South America articles
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FeaturesAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Supply chain supports China’s fresh produce growth
A panel representing all points of the supply chain discussed how China’s fruit and vegetable distribution landscape has evolved at Asiafruit Congress
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FeaturesAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Asia’s berry boom shows no signs of slowing
Rapid growth in Chinese consumption, Asia’s in-market production and a move beyond blueberries were some of the key themes from Asiafruit Congress berry panel
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NewsHortifrut, Nature’s Pride team up for school garden programme in Peru
Client-producer collaboration promotes the establishment of “forest-type” gardens in public schools in rural areas
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AnalysisCan varietal diversity shore up profitability of Peruvian exports?
New analysis from Fresh Fruit Peru suggests more varietal segmentation will protect exporters against growing price volatility
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FeaturesExceptional quality cheers Belgian topfruit growers
After last season’s wet conditions, Belgium’s organic apple and pear producers welcomed this summer’s unusually sunny weather, which is partly responsible for the “incredible quality” of the new harvest
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NewsFruit Attraction claims record participation
Organisers of fresh produce trade show report significant growth in visitor and exhibitor numbers at this week’s three-day exhibition in Madrid
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NewsTierra Suelta debuts new golden dragón fruit line
Variety grown and packed at company’s new state-of-the-art facility in Ecuador
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NewsVanguard Group International announces key leadership appointments
Fresh produce company Vanguard Group International has announced two senior leadership appointments as part of its global growth strategy, promoting Ethan Williams to president and appointing Ignacio Ugarte as commercial director for Peru
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NewsPeru overtakes Chile as world’s leading table grape exporter
Peru has overtaken Chile to become the world’s leading table grape exporter, while China is rapidly positioning itself as a formidable contender in the global market, according to a new Rabobank report
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NewsOppy welcomes back David Nelley for South America role
International fresh produce marketer Oppy has announced the return of industry veteran David Nelley as vice-president of South American operations, bringing more than 30 years of global experience to strengthen the company’s programmes across the continent
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NewsPeru Meet Up: building fresh connections for Latin America’s fruit trade
Join thought leaders from across the fresh produce supply chain in Lima on 28-29 October
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NewsNature’s Pride expands Peru school food forest project
Dutch importer expands sustainability project from six to nine schools, as it attempts to educate communities about nature and sustainable agriculture
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NewsItalian pear exporters ready for Ecuador market opening
Select group of companies will ship the fruit to Ecuador for first time in 2026, after inspectors from the South American country completed a successful tour of orchards and packhouses
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NewsFairtrade announces new minimum prices for bananas
Fairtrade has announced new minimum prices for bananas at Fruit Attraction 2025, with average prices increasing by 6 per cent at ex works level to support over 37,000 farmers and workers globally
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NewsHortifrut seeks to revitalise berry category with new offerings
Company introduces formats that “culturally connect with families worldwide”
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NewsUniban beefs up European presence
Company significantly expands its transport and warehousing services with creation of Uniban Logistics
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NewsReybanpac honoured for sustainability strategy
Company scoops award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability at PremioeXpor 2025
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NewsFall Creek expects Sekoya varieties to reach 20 per cent of Peru blueberry exports
US company’s trademarked portfolio now present in more than 30 countries worldwide, with varieties including FCM12-205 and FCM14-057 grown at commercial scale in leading production regions
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CommentThe water challenge: why embracing the Raingrown concept offers a real solution
As water resources come under mounting pressure globally, Eosta says its Organic Raingrown concept offers a sustainable alternative for water-intensive crops, relying solely on natural rainfall while supporting better soil water retention through organic farming methods