South America news archive – Page 27
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LatAm banana countries ramp up retail pressure
In their most strongly worded statement to date, they accuse retailers, led by Aldi, of causing serious harm to producers
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JD Fresh opens Chilean cherry season
First imported Chilean cherries arrive in Shanghai from Garces Fruit
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Resilience needed for berry trade to thrive
Experts at Global Berry Congress focus on need to overcome big challenges so berry category growth can continue
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Peruvian grapes heading to new markets
Agricola Don Ricardo’s Arturo Hoffman shares his outlook for Peru’s 2021/22 table grape campaign with Fruitnet
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Chilean cherry season closes in for Vanguard
Estimates put volume up 10 per cent while labour and logistics provide uncertainty two weeks out from season
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Copefrut commits to clean energy
Chilean company signs contract committing to 100 per cent clean energy supplies and renewable sources
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Sharp rise in Peruvian blueberry exports
Country consolidates its position as the leading exporter of fresh blueberries in the world
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Hortifrut acquires Atlantic Blue
The US$280m deal will allow Hortifrut to supply its European customers with blueberries year-round
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Chile to boost cherry exports to the US
Increased volumes are part of efforts to diversify export markets as cherry production grows
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Proto gets ready for growth
As Greek kiwifruit production increases and trials of golden varieties continue, exporter Proto is investing in a new sizer to cope with growth
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World still fails to eat enough fruit and veg
WFVD2021: Global alliance identifies lack of government support for 5 a Day campaigns as obstacle to healthier eating
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CorpoHass plan galvanises avocado sector
The Mega País 2025 initiative seeks to turbo charge exports of Colombian Hass avocados
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SHAFFE, Fruit Attraction sign cooperation deal
From 2021, the Southern Hemisphere Perspectives Forum will become a key part of the event every year
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LatAm banana countries issue new cost warning
Suppliers say the future of the industry is under threat unless a more realistic price is paid for their fruit
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Peru increases exports to Hong Kong
Agri-food exports through the first half of 2021 are up by more than 50 per cent year-on-year
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Bright prospects for Sunup melons
Premium cantaloupe range from BASF, which indicates ripeness and boasts long shelf life, now available year round
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"Positive balance" for SH orange season
Salix Fruits says that shipments of the fruit increased compared with 2020 volumes
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MSC moves into fruit packing
New state-of-the-art facility in Piura will pack Peruvian grapes, avocados and mangoes for the export market
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Blueberry consumption tipped to skyrocket
Rabobank fresh produce report predicts global fresh blueberry exports to expand steadily over coming years
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Chile kicks off 2021/22 cherry campaign
Launch ceremony held at Garces Fruit with the presence of the Ambassador of China in Chile