All South America articles – Page 4
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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
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NewsAgroBerries Group refreshes brand to align with BerryWorld Group
Updated branding “reinforces vertical integration” of international soft fruit giant following landmark acquisition last year
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NewsMSC launches direct South America-Middle East reefer service
Mediterranean Shipping Company will start a new direct service in October connecting South American exporters with Middle Eastern markets, using Abu Dhabi as a key transshipment hub for reefer cargo
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NewsCMA CGM expands service for Chile-China cherry deal
Shipping group to offer Chilean exporters more weekly services to China this season, as country seeks to recover from disappointing 2024/25 campaign
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NewsFyffes on a mission to ‘bring more value’ to bananas
Chief commercial officer Frank Burkhardt outlines the banana giant’s efforts to decommoditise the sector and make it more sustainable, despite climate change and geopolitical instability
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NewsFailed marriages boost frozen produce sales
Rising divorce rates and smaller households have brought new opportunities for fresh suppliers looking to diversify into frozen as first container of frozen Peruvian avocados arrives in China
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NewsGlobal leaders to share insights at Peru Meet Up
Meet the industry experts who will share key strategies for success in the Asian market at the inaugural event in Lima
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NewsFairFruit extends Peruvian snow pea season through regenerative partnerships
Global regenerative agriculture champion FairFruit has extended its Peruvian snow pea and sugar snap availability through year-end after expanding partnerships with producers across 12 diverse production regions, delivering 30 per cent more volume during traditionally quiet months
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NewsCarbonXtras scheme empowers Ghanaian farmers with climate-smart technology
A £100,000 initiative is supporting Ghanaian smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart, regenerative farming methods using advanced soil sensor technology to combat soil degradation and climate change pressures.
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News‘Sky is the limit’ for fresh suppliers moving into dried
There is strong opportunity for fresh fruit suppliers to diversify into dried fruit or nuts thanks to commonality among consumers and growth in key markets, according to speakers at a new Asiafruit Showcase session
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NewsItaueira to showcase expanded melon offering at Fruit Attraction
Portfolio includes the Rei melon and the Rei mini seedless watermelon
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NewsShaffe rebrands as Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance
The 34-year-old advocacy group for Southern Hemisphere fresh fruit exporters has adopted a new name and logo to better reflect its mission of unifying the diverse regional fruit sector
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NewsFyffes surpasses sustainability targets despite severe climate challenges
Fruit brand exceeds multiple targets in latest biennial report, achieving goals in waste reduction, water management and packaging despite facing severe climate change impacts including tropical storms and increased pests
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NewsHigh court overturns tomatillo polytunnel permission
Grower blocked from diversifying into exotic Mexican salad veg after neighbour takes fight to High Court to overturn tunnel installation
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NewsColombia sees big jump in banana exports
Number of containers shipped in first half of 2025 up 27.1 per cent compared to year-earlier period
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NewsAsia ambitions: Brands, growth and ultra-quick retail
UK produce companies joined Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong where discussions centred on brands, logistics and new market opportunities. Nina Pullman and Fred Searle report from the show
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NewsBrazilian lime exports keep on growing
Fruit is now the country’s third most exported product, generating thousands of jobs in rural communities
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica China Meet Up concludes in Guangzhou with strong global engagement
Second edition of China Meet Up attracts record number of international participants with over 1,400 attendees from 25 countries and regions
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NewsArgentine blueberry exporters seek to regain lost ground
Lack of investment in new genetics has left the country trailing behind its Latin American neighbours
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NewsMission Produce reports Q3 revenue growth of 10 per cent
Avocado specialist Mission Produce has reported a 10 per cent increase in total revenue to US$357.7mn for the third quarter, driven by higher volumes from Peru and Mexico