South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Peruvian avo production bounces back
Higher volumes and increasing competition herald challenging season for exporters
Sambóa offers Chile fresh opportunity as climate warms
Italian-owned apple brand secures partnership agreements with three of Chile’s leading fruit producers
Fruit Logistica 2025 attracts record-breaking participation
Leading trade show for global fruit and vegetable business provides unrivalled platform for industry growth, with over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries and all parts of the fresh produce value chain
Chilean citrus exports stable in 2024
Campaign supported by extensive promotional activities in key strategic markets
Conditions ideal for Egyptian citrus expansion
Climatic issues in major citrus producing countries have contributed to the rising demand for Egyptian citrus, not just in Europe, but also in Russia, the Middle East and South America
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Argentinean producers of organic apples and pears consider alternatives to Europe
Rising costs are forcing organic topfruit growers in Argentina to look at alternatives to the European market, either in the better-paying US or closer to home
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Copiapó inaugurates new phytosanitary inspection site
Facility will handle region’s fruit export to the US
Wadi El Nour upbeat about Egyptian orange campaign as demand rises
Egyptian citrus exporters are confident of achieving a better balance between supply and demand this season, helping to improve the profitability of the category compared with last year
Driscoll’s, Hortifrut, and Rabobank share knowledge at Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Several of the world’s leading berry companies will take part in Fruitnet’s event on 13-14 March in Rotterdam
“Stop planting mango” minister tells Peruvian growers
Agriculture minister urges farmers to consider alternative crops as prices crash due to oversupply
Chilean cherry exports to India almost double
Arrival of several sea shipments boosts export numbers as popularity of Chilean cherries grows in India
Hortifrut Genetics launches gemstone-inspired brand strategy
Aim is to enhance brand recognition and highlight the “exceptional” quality of new berry offerings
Ecuador registers slight increase in banana exports in 2024
Shipments up 1.57 per cent despite climatic issues hitting production, Acorbanec said
Trump withdraws tariff threat as Colombia backs down in row over repatriations
Bananas and avocados among the products in the firing line as US president ordered 25 per cent tariffs on Colombian imports
Abrafrutas expects fruit exports to soar thanks to EU-Mercosur
Brazil’s sales could top US$1.8bn by 2029, according to the country’s fruit export association
IG International welcomes first container of premium Subsole cherries to India
Strong response to the shipment of Chilean cherries represents India’s growing confidence in more premium fruit
Wakate teams up with coffee growers to sow sustainability
Female empowerment project aims to protect the environment and promote biodiversity in Colombia’s Caldas region
Fresh disturbance in the force: produce leaders expect political upheaval
Prominent figures voice concern over disruption that fresh produce companies can expect in the next 12 months, as Trump returns to the White House and political wrangling over climate change and sustainability continues
Colombia’s Equilibria Agro launches EqPaís
New venture aims to raise the quality bar for Colombian-grown Persian limes and improve the lives of small farmers
Paraguay exports first-ever Persian limes
A 26-tonne consignment has been sent to the Argentine market
Contecon Guayaquil launches pioneering cold storage hub for bananas
The country’s first on-dock cold storage facility will streamline banana exports
Itaueira’s Rei-branded melons return to export market
Brazilian company resumes exports its premium yellow melon as acreage continues to grow
Chile’s 2024/25 export season off to a flying start
Customs data shows a big rise in the volume and value of exports between September and December
Inka’s Berries expands production footprint
Production of new Abril Blue+ variety moves into Ica
Chilean blueberry shipments pick up the pace
Exports up 7 per cent on the same period last year, according to the Chilean Blueberry Committee
Squid game could extend life of strawberries
Scientists based in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have uncovered a potential alternative way to double fruit’s shelf-life
Rains alleviate water crisis in Piura, but long-term risk persists
Fresh Fruit Peru sets out the challenges facing the region’s horticultural producers
TPS consolidates position as main departure point for Chilean cherries
Shipments in 2024/25 grew 66 per cent on the previous season
Have Chilean cherries hit the ceiling in China?
As prices plummet, SNA president Antonio Walker says exporters cannot depend on China alone
Researchers find innovative use for mango by-product
Mango peel can be dried and ground into flour to be added to juices, according to Unal study
Strong start for Systems Approach in Chile
Exporters say new protocol has significantly improved the quality of table grape shipments to the US, Brazil and Mexico
New record for Brazilian fruit exports
Exports reach US$1.287bn in 2024, despite slight dip in shipment volumes
‘Perfect storm” hits Rio Negro apple and pear producers
Up to 100,000 tonnes of fruit could remain unharvested in the first quarter
Prices fall as Chilean cherry exports to China surge
Greater availability of early varieties puts pressure on market ahead of Chinese New Year