All South America articles – Page 3
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NewsThird-country imports continue to grow in Spain
New customs data processed by Fepex reveals that non-EU suppliers are increasingly driving Spain’s fresh produce import growth
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NewsBanana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
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NewsFirst new-season Alpine Fresh blueberries to China sell out in one hour
Container opening at Jiaxing’s Haiguangxing Market marks launch of Peruvian blueberry season
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NewsBelgian topfruit battles shipping uncertainty
Apple and pear producers in Belgium are keeping an eye on the weather forecast as much of Europe bakes in its second heatwave of the year, but the reliability of the shipping lines remains the chief concern for exporters
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NewsPeruvian asparagus suppliers facing ‘severe’ shortage
Unusual weather patterns linked to El Niño are causing shortage and quality issues set to last weeks
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NewsTough times for Colombian avocado exporters
Reduced volumes and rising costs make for challenging export scenario
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NewsChilean firm mulls potential of year-round blueberry production
SQM’s trial seeks to grow the fruit in the Atacama Desert using adapted varieties, advanced irrigation and precision fertigation
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NewsGreen Motion showcases new generation of avocados and rootstocks in Peru
GMA shared data on the field performance of its three upcoming Hass-type variety selections that will soon be launched on the market
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NewsArmed groups halt banana production in Colombia’s Magdalena region
Intimidation and extortion force suspension of operations at several banana farms
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NewsCoquimbo avocado growers warn of losses due to fruit fly control measures
Concerns raised that SAG’s sanitary protocols to contain the pest will leave small-scale farmers out of pocket
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NewsAgap flags up growth opportunity for Peru under new government
Association’s president, Gabriel Amaros, calls for faster modernisation of small-scale agriculture
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NewsChile’s Baika opens avocado packhouse in Colombia
The El Retiro-based facility can process up to 14 tonnes per hour, and will pack for the US, European and Argentine markets
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NewsCosta Rica launches pineapple and cassava promotion in France
France is the latest country to be added to Procomer’s pan-European campaign, joining Spain, the UK and Germany
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NewsVanguard International’s inaugural blueberry harvest underway
Expansion into berry category follows successful foray into table grapes
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PodcastsHow EU realignment risks global fruit imports
In the latest FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman is joined by the FPC’s Nigel Jenney to discuss how the EU-UK reset deal could spell trouble for imports
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NewsNew GAP manual to boost banana sector productivity and sustainability
Corbana’s updated material incorporates technical and scientific advances for more efficient crop management in Costa Rica
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NewsDole completes the sale of its port in Guayaquil
Sale of port operations to Terminal Investment Limited brings in some US$75mn in net proceeds
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NewsEU apple campaign targets Colombian importers at Bogotá trade show
The ‘Have an apple day!’ EU co-funded campaign made a strategic push into the Colombian market at Alimentec-Anuga Select Colombia 2026
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NewsTropical fruits outperform wider produce market, congress hears
Suppliers and retailers gather for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, where commercial outlook is very positive despite major challenges
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FeaturesDole’s premium play: the story behind the piña colada pineapple
The arrival of Colada Royale, a pineapple 15 years in the making, marks more than just a new variety launch, as Dole’s Bil Goldfield explains