All South America articles – Page 8
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NewsNew tariff offensive prompts major concern for exporters in the EU, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for new tariffs on imports from multiple countries including the EU, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, creating significant uncertainty for fresh produce exporters worldwide
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NewsHortifrut launches Peru blueberry season with China shipment
Chilean berry giant’s first container of the 2025/26 season is expected to arrive in Shanghai on 30 July, with transit time reduced from 32 to 25 days
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NewsMaersk opens strategic cold chain facility in Peru’s Olmos region
Logistics giant Maersk has strengthened its presence in Peru’s agricultural sector with a new 17,500 sq m packing and cold chain logistics centre in Olmos, designed to handle avocados, blueberries, and mangoes for global markets.
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NewsItaueira invests €12.5mn in new melon production
Brazilian fruit supplier commits significant investment to restore melon production base in Ceará state, with plans to expand to 3,000ha over next two years
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NewsBeta begins blueberry exports to China from Chancay
Peruvian company has shipped its first containers of Sekoya blueberries to China and expects 25 per cent export growth this season
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NewsFruitist ships its first new-season blueberries to China via Chancay
New port cuts transit times, guaranteeing fresher arrivals to the Asian market
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NewsWimbledon confirms no ban on avocados amid sustainability debate
The All England Tennis Club has confirmed that avocados remain available at Wimbledon, countering rumours of a ban following sustainability concerns raised in UK media.
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NewsIsrael green-lights imports of Peruvian grapes
Announcement caps off a record year for Peruvian table grape exports
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NewsAvocados from Colombia brand makes US debut
CAB said the milestone marks a new era of growth, identity, and opportunity for Colombian avocados
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NewsChilean avocado output reaches highest level in 15 years
Better-than-expected results down to favourable climatic conditions, improved fruit set and better growing techniques
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NewsPeru suspends pitahaya imports from Ecuador
Move follows discovery of unauthorised chemicals on a consignment destined for Peru
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NewsPeru leapfrogs Chile to become LatAm’s biggest fruit exporter
Shipments are projected to exceed US$10bn this year according to Midagri
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CommentComment: Tropical fruit market outlook remains positive despite global challenges
Despite widespread geopolitical turmoil and economic challenges, the outlook for tropical fresh fruit remains extremely positive according to RaboResearch’s Cindy van Rijswick at the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress.
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NewsReybanpac receives sustainability award from Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce
Banana company recognised for its social and environmental practices
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NewsGlobal avocado market surpasses US$20bn
New RaboResearch report shows new acreage and more diversified supply base is driving export growth
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NewsArra Cherry Crush continues to gain ground and open new markets
Volumes are building in Brazil, while 2025 marked the first commercial shipments from India
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AdvertorialCamposol opens Peruvian blueberry season in Asia with first ocean arrival
A new route from Chancay Port significantly reduced transit time
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NewsChiquita urged to condemn arrest of Panama union leaders
US-based organisation Global Labor Justice has called on Chiquita to condemn the arrests of two Sitraibana union leaders following a six-week strike that halted Panama’s banana industry.
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NewsSanLucar boosts Ecuadorean production with Sun World deal
SanLucar signs exclusive production and export agreement with Sun World in Ecuador