South America
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from South America.
Challenging outlook for Peruvian bananas
Water shortages, increased competition and rising costs set to hit production and exports this year
Chilean citrus exports to grow 11 per cent this season
Chilean Citrus Committee releases its first forecast for the 2025 season
Brazilian fruit industry welcomes new China shipping route
Service linking southern China to two Brazilian ports hailed as a boon for melon and grape exporters
‘Expect the unexpected in Trump’s tariff saga’
Edwin Reyes, a senior consultant at Promar International, assesses the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the UK fresh produce sector and other international markets
More Peruvian fruit heading for Chile
Government working to open market for table grapes and citrus as intra-LatAm trade continues to grow
Colombian blueberries eye new export opportunities
Year-round production and proximity to big consumer markets a boon for producers
Frutas de Paraguay ramps up persimmon exports
Company on course to ship 400-600 tonnes of the fruit this year
Cherry companies must prioritise “quality and safe arrival at destination”
These are the keys to guaranteeing a successful cherry season in 2026, Chilean industry hears
Shaffe president writes to Donald Trump to express tariff concerns
Southern Hemisphere fresh produce body warns of major disruption to global supply chains, negative market stability, and higher prices for consumers
Argentine lemons hit by years of underinvestment
Production volumes are projected to fall by 10 per cent in 2024/25
Chile advances toward a trade agreement with UAE
Deal would eliminate tariffs on 97 per cent of exports
Southern African grape season ends on a high
The Southern Hemisphere table grape season has been described as “the most pleasant in years”
Korean strawberries gain access to Brazil
New deal marks first entry into Latin America for the Korean fruit
LatAm countries mull impact of Trump tariffs
As one of the region’s biggest exports to the US, fruit is in the direct line of fire
Chilean kiwifruit improves Mexican market access
Industry obtains approval to export to Mexico under a Systems Approach
Favourable outlook for Chilean walnuts
Production up 20 per cent in 2025 according to ChileNut
New varieties drive growth in Chilean blueberry exports
Logistics was the biggest challenge in 2024/25, according to Chilean Blueberry Committee
Brazilian avocados expand export markets
Japan, Chile, Costa Rica and India all opened in 2024
US tariffs on South African citrus set to hurt growers as season starts
Growers and rural communities set to feel the effects of 30 per cent tariffs as well as South Africa’s other key markets
New table grape varietals going strong in Peru
Figures show sharp rise in production and exports of Allison, Autumncrisp and Sweet Globe
Eosta reports consumer enthusiasm for rain-grown avos
The Dutch organics specialist says that a combination of rain-grown and organic cultivation is the ultimate in water efficiency
Grupo Hijuelas-UQ tie-up to “transform” avo production in Latin America
Technology transfer will “exponentially improve” the yield and quality of avocado plant production
Agri-exports at DP World Callao’s TMS reach US$3.67bn in 2024
TMS is one of the most productive terminals on the West Coast of South America
Chilean producers react with dismay to Trump tariffs
Fedefruta president warns that it will hit growers and workers in the country
Frutura acquires Colombia’s Montana Fruits
Deal strengthens Frutura’s avocado positioning in Latin American
Equilibria makes first-ever shipment of South American limes to Tampa
Shipment was part of inaugural voyage of new direct service from Cartagena to Tampa
Peruvian blueberry exports could grow 22 per cent this season
Scotiabank forecast said increased planted area, improved farming techniques and better varieties behind hike
Reybanpac one of top 10 job-generating companies in Ecuador
Company was the only banana producer and exporter to receive an award at the Talent Summit Ecuador 2025
Fruit Logistica: After the watershed – Colombia’s new port offers fresh chance to compete
Manuel Laborde Barriga of Uniban took to the Logistics Hub stage to speak about the impact of the new Port of Antioquia
Vanguard’s Peruvian grape exports hit new record
With shipments now concluded, the company looks back on a challenging but positive campaign
Uruguay gets green light to export fresh persimmons to Brazil
With 211mn inhabitants, Brazil becomes a promising new market for Uruguayan growers
Chiquita’s art campaign keeps bananas on trend
Pop by Nature returns to European market with pop-up art installation, social media push, and exclusive stickers
Vanguard, Bloom Fresh and SHB Group partner on Indonesian Ivory promotion
Table grape leaders host series of tastings for the Peruvian-grown premium fruit
New grape marketing group to address demand shortfall
Frutas de Chile marketing director describes current situation as “unsustainable”
Analysis: Ecuador looks beyond bananas for growth
Wayne Prowse highlights the country’s new success in tropical products like mangoes, dragon fruit, pineapples and avocados
Kaufland once again in the firing line over banana pricing
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply