All South America articles – Page 8
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NewsICTSI announces R$948mn expansion of Rio Brasil Terminal
The R$948mn project will boost the terminal’s capacity from 440,000 TEUs to 750,000 TEUs annually between 2025 and 2029
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NewsColombian avocado producers form strategic alliance to boost exports
RFT Holding integrates seven farms in eastern Antioquia with a combined annual production of 4,150 tonnes
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NewsChile launches campaign to boost domestic blueberry consumption
“Small, mighty, and delicious. Blueberries, all the time!” is the tagline of the new campaign
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NewsCosta Rica concludes UK phase of European campaign to promote pineapple and cassava
Campaign featured in-store tastings in Tesco and Morrisons and advertising at Waterloo tube station
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NewsCosta Rica evaluates disease-resistant banana cultivars
Corbana held an event to assess the agronomic performance and consumer acceptance of varieties from France and Brazil
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NewsUnifrutti boosts presence in Peru with acquisition of Safco
Deal consolidates Unifrutti’s position as a leading SH table grape producer and expands offering of proprietary table grape varieties
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FeaturesPrimland primed for growth of gold kiwi
With production on the rise in France, Portugal and Greece, kiwifruit marketer Primland is ready to respond to increasing consumer demand
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NewsFresh Inset trials show pear shelf-life extended eight days
Argentine trials show William’s pears packed in MCPBag with Vidre+ ripened slower than those in standard packaging
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NewsDP World powers Chile’s cherry export boom ahead of Chinese New Year
Advanced reefer infrastructure, expanded staffing, and new data capabilities strengthen Chile’s fresh fruit supply to Asia
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NewsAbrafrutas debuts new sustainability seal for Brazilian fruit
Frutas do Brasil ESG Seal aims to boost competitiveness of Brazilian fruit in global markets
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NewsPeruvian lime exports on course to reach new record in 2025
Figures reflect upward trajectory of shipments and consolidation of US and Chile as Peru’s main markets
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NewsEcuador: official plantain price to rise by US$0.50 in 2026
Agriculture ministry said new price guarantees a fair price for producers and helps maintain the sector’s competitiveness
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NewsFirst Cherry Express of 2025/26 season arrives at Port of Nansha
MSC vessel Lome V has carried around 8,000 tonnes of cherries from the Port of San Antonio in Chile
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NewsProposed new port tax threatens Chilean fruit exports
Frutas de Chile says the new royalty will impact the competitiveness of the sector
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NewsCamposol secures US$400mn finance deal to boost Peruvian operation
Money will fund blueberry varietal renewal programme, job creation and productivity improvements in avocados
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NewsArgentine pear exports stall after strong start to the year
Exporters blame lack of reliable trade statistics for failure to plan adequately for latter stages of season
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NewsArgentine lemon sector showing signs of recovery
Drop in Northern Hemisphere production and more balanced international market augur well for shippers
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NewsKiwi Passion unveils new yellow kiwifruit
Consortium says addition of ‘robust’ variety makes it the only group that can produce kiwifruit at scale in both northern and southern Europe
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NewsColombia’s banana exports head back to normality
Augura’s Emerson Aguirre talks diversification, resilience and the road ahead for Colombian Bananas
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