All South America articles – Page 41
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NewsDiplomatic row threatens Ecuadorean banana exports to Russia
Russian call for suspension of certificates of five banana exporters generates concern within the sector
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NewsEurope’s mango imports hit by El Niño
Volumes from Latin America into the Netherlands have seen a “huge decrease”, according to Anton Filipo of LBP Rotterdam
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NewsMega fires hit operations at Port of Valparaíso
Chile’s premier fruit port says operations will continue “in a controlled manner” as president declares state of emergency
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NewsClimate creates challenging conditions for banana suppliers
SH Pratt Group business unit director João Barata talks to FPJ about the challenges facing the UK banana sector – and how his firm is working to mitigate them
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NewsPeruvian mango exports nosedive
Volume shipped so far this season is down 80 per cent due to effects of El Niño
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NewsGlobal citrus production on the rise
USDA forecasts increase to global orange and mandarin volumes
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NewsBloom Fresh holds first-ever open day in Peru
Bloom Fresh varieties made up over 60 per cent of Peru’s table grape export offer in 2023/24
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NewsEcuadorean port operator ramps up security
The explosion of drug trafficking and related violence in Ecuador has made security a hot topic in the banana industry. One business taking the problem seriously is Contecon, which operates the country’s largest port in Guayaquil
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AnalysisComment: Bumpy journeys ahead for grape suppliers
Of all the perishable cargoes affected by the Panama Canal drought, the Red Sea crisis, and infrastructure issues in South Africa, table grapes have been worst hit. And now, market prices may be about to fall
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NewsChilean blueberry forecast revised upward
Latest estimate pegs export crop at 80,000 tonnes, up from the 73,500 tonnes predicted in November
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NewsBrazilian apples carve out new markets
Consumers in the Middle East are showing a growing interest in Brazil’s premium export offer
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NewsEcuadorean bananas at a crossroads
Ecuador’s banana industry faces serious challenges around security and climate change, but hopes are high in the sector following the election of President Daniel Noboa, heir to one of the country’s largest exporters of the fruit. Fred Searle reports from Ecuador
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NewsLeFresh gears up for arrival of first Costa Rica melons of 2024
Lower volumes from Brazil firm up European prices for start of Costa Rican campaign
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CommentComment: Brand activism – just for show, or real substance?
To what extent have the banana multinationals been able to leverage ethical and environmental certification into their bottom lines?
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NewsNew Planasa blueberry varieties do well in Peru in face of climate challenges
Breeder says blueberry varieties with zero cold requirements are the key to maintaining production levels as temperatures rise
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NewsChile tests new cold treatment verification system for shipments to China
Pilot programme will speed up entry into China of fruit subjected to cold treatment
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NewsDel Monte launches red-shelled Rubyglow pineapple
Rubyglow is first being launched in China in time for Chinese New Year, as part of the company’s debut in the market
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NewsSalix Fruits announces strategic new leadership in Chile and Egypt
Pascuala Vergara Sabaini and Haydy Shahin become country managers for Chile and Egypt respectively
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NewsBrazilian fruit exports hit new record
More than US$1.2bn of fresh fruit shipped to global markets during 2023
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NewsArgentina cautiously optimistic ahead of 2024 topfruit campaign
Exporters are consolidating their presence in Latin American markets