All South America articles – Page 31
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NewsComment: Cheap bananas are here to stay
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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NewsOppy doubles Mexican grape volume
Group has said it is redesigning its supply chain and expanding its reach into Asian markets
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NewsKaufland accused of ‘predatory’ banana price strategy
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
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NewsChilean port worker union announces strike
Fruit associations call for rapid resolution of dispute to keep fruit exports flowing
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NewsPeruvian avocado exports to contract in 2024
Lower volumes could bring more balance to European market during summer months
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NewsBetter start for Argentine apple exports
Exports up 16 per cent in the first two months of 2024 compared to year-earlier period
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AdvertorialVerfrut cherries achieve remarkable success in 2023/24 season
Verfrut’s cherry production is increasing next season In the recently concluded 2023/24 Chilean cherry season, Verfrut cherries achieved significant success in the international market, propelled by exceptional quality and innovative marketing strategies. The total export volume reached 2.2m boxes (5kg), reflecting a remarkable increase of 45.7 ...
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Breeding a healthier and tastier future
The opening Future Lab session in Berlin saw Josep Estiarte of Bloom Fresh talk about sustainability, health and taste in the breeding process
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NewsColombia leads the way in purple passion fruit
As the only country able to ship the product to Europe by sea, Colombia has stolen a march on its African rivals
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NewsColombian avocados reaffirm their sustainability credentials
Corpohass signs up to the Colombian Business Council for Sustainable Development
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NewsMontague harvests first Australian volumes of Kissabel
Australian crop makes up part of global marketing campaign for the red-fleshed apple
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NewsArgentine lemon sector feels the heat
Times may be tough for Argentina’s lemon sector, but Salix Fruits is seeing its own programme grow year after year
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NewsEuropean market clear for first arrivals of Chilean kiwifruit
Low European stocks augur well for the start of the Chilean kiwifruit campaign but New Zealand volumes are up
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CommentComment: The rain in Spain falls mainly on… Northern Europe
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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NewsAgrovision secures its largest ever private equity investment
Blueberry grower-marketer continues to target growth in the category as it pursues premium product distribution model
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CommentColombia’s blue dream is still alive
Colombia has the potential to become a key player in the global blueberry market
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NewsPlanasa blueberry varieties acclaimed by LatAm specialist
Improved genetics and better agronomic management “key” in overcoming climate stress says Dr Prometeo Sánchez
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NewsChilean cherry exports flat in 2023/24
Cherry Committee reports record-breaking season in China, but shipments to non-Asian markets down
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NewsStrong Super Bowl showing lifts January exports of Colombian avocados
Colombian Hass avocados continue to make inroads in the American market. The Andean nation shipped almost 1,500 tonnes of avocados to the US ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, an increase of 56 per cent on last year’s total. The figures helped lift January exports by 53 ...
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NewsMore support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation