All South America articles – Page 31
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NewsTurn promises into action on biodiversity, says UN chief
The World Biodiversity Conference begins this week in Cali, Colombia, with a focus on the halt of species loss and ecosystems by 2030 and a call for action
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NewsPiuran producers warn of water deficit
Low reservoir levels and “inadequate water management” threatens some 50,000ha of production
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NewsGreenyard denies it plans to merge with The Fruit Farm Group
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
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NewsAgrovision’s Peruvian blueberry volume set to almost double
Company’s general manager Felipe Venegas provides new-season update and predicts recovery from last year’s smaller crop
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NewsNew plum variety developed in Argentina
Silvana Inta’s attractive appearance and “exceptional” taste make it ideal for the fresh market, developer says
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NewsFirmer prices rescue Peru’s avocado season
Higher prices compensate for drop in volumes and indications are that production will bounce back in 2025
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica launches 2025 Meet Ups
Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show will again host Meet Ups across key markets, kicking off with the ‘Summit in Chile’ in Santiago on 22 October 2024
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NewsColombian banana sector reiterates calls for fair price
Augura’s Emerson Aguirre warns that more producers will leave the sector unless Europe’s retailers meet their obligations
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NewsFirst Chilean cherries of the season arrive in China
The 2024/25 season gets underway as 80 cartons of Chilean cherries arrive in Shanghai
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NewsNew study to compare profitability of fruit crops in Coquimbo
Research aims to facilitate decision-making by fruit producers against backdrop of water scarcity
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NewsSize matters as Greek kiwifruit exporters select markets
Larger fruit sizes last season encouraged Greek suppliers to focus more on markets outside Europe, with North and South America increasingly a target
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NewsChile has high hopes for new mandarin variety
Isabelina will be available commercially from 2025
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NewsAssociation calls on Chilean President Boric for help with labour and market access
Frutas de Chile president Iván Marambio leads visit to La Moneda Palace for talks on labour, plant health, and trade access
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NewsBrazilian orange harvest ‘even smaller’ than expected
Association Fundecitrus provides update on impact of drought that has hampered production and forced growers to harvest much earlier
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NewsBloom Fresh adds blueberries to breeding portfolio
Company acquires breeding programme of Peru’s Inka’s Berries, a pioneer in no-chill blueberry varieties
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NewsNature’s Pride drives CO2 reduction and WASH initiatives
Group joins with Berries Pride to take “significant steps” in increasing the sustainability of avocado and blueberry production
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NewsDel Monte to bring Rubyglow pineapple to Europe
The pineapple will be introduced to Europe in 2025 having been launched in China and North America this year
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NewsFairtrade creates “resilient” banana supply chains
The minimum price for Fairtrade bananas at ‘ex-works’ level is to increase by an average of 3.6 per cent compared to 2023
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NewsChile braced for 59 per cent hike in cherry exports in 2024/25
Shipments set to achieve a new record due to surge in new plantings
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NewsColombia’s largest banana exporter excited about new port
Much-awaited opening of Puerto Antioquia in north of country also represents watershed moment for exports of avocados, mangoes and plantains