All South America articles – Page 52
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South
In the first episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Aldi South’s direcior of global sourcing talks about the group’s efforts to ensure a living wage for banana growers, and its plan to take similar steps for suppliers of other products including pineapples
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ArticleTune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online
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ArticlePeruvian blueberry volumes keep on growing
Production expected to increase by 25 per cent in 2023 due to new acreage and higher-than-anticipated Q1 exports
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ArticleIDH supports Belgian retailers on living wages
The Sustainable Trade Initiative is backing the collaborative approach on living wages in the banana supply chain pursued by a coalition of Belgian retailers
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ArticleNicolás Moller named chairman of Hortifrut
Moller has held various positions within the company since 2008, including the role of executive vice chairman for the past six years
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ArticlePeru set for another big rise in grape exports
Despite political turmoil at end of last year, the country forecasts a 13 per cent increase in shipment volume in 2022/23
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ArticleEcuador poised to sign FTA with China
Deal will give preferential access for bananas and other fruits to Chinese market
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ArticleUruguay releases new citrus varieties
Mandarins and oranges have been released for licensing in the Southern Hemisphere and North America
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ArticleChile showcases fresh fruit offer
Sector hosts tour for representatives of leading North American supermarket chains
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ArticlePSP Investments seeks bigger stake in Hortifrut
Canadian pension fund wants to increase its stake in the berry company from 4.88 per cent to up to 49.9 per cent
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ArticlePolitical upheaval threatens Peruvian fruit exports
At least two major export companies are attacked by violent mobs as protests spread across the country
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ArticleStrong fruit exports offset Q3 losses in Colombian agriculture
Higher banana prices and increase in lime exports buck downward GDP trend in agriculture, says Bancolombia
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ArticleJardin Exotics switches to new recycled packaging for passion fruit exports
Colombian supplier is first to use chemically recycled plastic material produced by StePac in partnership with BASF
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ArticlePlan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
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ArticleDrought threatens Peruvian avocado exports
Shortage of water in central highland regions could affect sizing and limit availability of fruit for export warns Prohass
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ArticleNew Lunar New Year offering from Goldenberry Farms
Limited edition Lucky Golden Fruits product encases goldenberries in festive new packaging
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ArticleFresh Del Monte launches carbon-neutral pineapple
Group to sell fruit under Del Monte Zero brand after success of carbon sequestration project in Costa Rica
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ArticleFyffes assesses LatAm farm communities
Fresh produce leader completes community needs assessements for 100 per cent of its Latin American farm neighbourhoods
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ArticleAsiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
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ArticleChilean truckers call off strike
Union boss said it would take one of two more days for flow of trucks carrying fruit to ports to normalise