All South America articles – Page 8
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NewsFresh4U launches ready-to-eat corn as first move into prepped
Western International-based wholesaler is supplying prepped corn on the cob from India into the UK as it eyes expansion into retail supply
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NewsChiquita resumes Panama banana exports via Costa Rica
Company expects full production to resume in second half of 2026, as exports via Port of Moín in Costa Rica get underway
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NewsCMI Orchards strengthens year-round pear programmes
Partnership with Argentina’s Kleppe family complements domestic programmes
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NewsPeru selected to host the 2027 IBO Summit
The decision follows strong member support and recognition of the country’s industry leadership
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NewsChiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough
Project backed by Chiquita and Innocent Drinks claims major step forward in fight against disease, with new varieties potentially months from development
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NewsBerry shortages and ‘tsunami of grapes’ bound for Europe
Heavy rain, wind, and port issues are disrupting exports from Morocco, Spain and South Africa, with berries and grapes among top affected
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NewsRaingrown fruit initiative saves 1.6bn litres of water
Eosta publishes results of its Organic Raingrown project, which sources fruit only from producers that use natural rainfall rather than irrigation
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NewsAsia drives growth for global banana trade
Philippines claims second-largest global exporter as China emerges as significant import destination
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NewsCamposol launches Origin global genetic breeding programme
Frst two varieties, Sol One and Maia Blue, are already being produced at commercial scale and have been well received by the market
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NewsUruguay says yes to Colombian avocados
According to ICA, negotiations were concluded in less than a year
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NewsFrutas de Chile president calls for more investment in desalination
Iván Marambio warned that thousands of hectares of production have already been lost to drought in worst affected regions
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NewsSouth Africa bemoans slow BRICS progress
South African fruit exporters are navigating a complex landscape of US trade tariffs, Cape Town port disruptions and disappointing BRICS trade
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NewsPeru revises 2025/26 table grape forecast downwards
Provid pegs crop at 84.2mn cartons, down from initial forecast of 86mn
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FeaturesDubai bolsters standing as regional hub
With the creation of the Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market, set to be twice the size of the current market, Dubai is reinforcing its position as a world-class hub for fresh produce, according to Redha Mansouri, CEO of Fresh Fruits Company, and Hesam Rahi, CEO of Farzana Trading
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CommentFood security is built, not grown
Food security will not be solved by farming alone. It will be solved by infrastructure funded at scale
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NewsEcuadorean banana exports grow 3.9 per cent in 2025
Strong performance in Russia, Europe and the Middle East lifted shipments
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AnalysisAnalysis: Brazil builds fresh export momentum
The country’s fruit exports have grown steadily over the past decade and surged in 2025, as Wayne Prowse reports
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VideoFruit Logistica Briefing: AI is changing everything – are you ready for it?
Watch a recording of the event’s fascinating discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in the fresh produce business
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NewsChinese delegation tours Mendoza stonefruit sites to advance export agreement
Technicians, GACC officials and customs representatives visit production facilities plots and packing plants as part of nationwide audit
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VideoChiquita’s Great White Fleet on course to expand
Stefano Di Paolo and Peter Stedman outline multinational’s plan to work with more external suppliers and to double down on sustainability efforts