South America news archive – Page 57
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First Peruvian avos land in Thailand
The inaugural shipment was carried out by the Avocado Packing Company
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A fly in the ointment?
Mango growers around the world will soon have to contend with new EU regulations on fruit fly, with fears this could have an adverse effect on supply and product quality
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Year-round avo plans on track says Camposol
The company is due to harvest its first commercial crop of Colombian avocados ini 2021
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EU and Mercosur sign historic trade deal
Agreement welcomed by South American fruit exporters, but EU producers react with dismay
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Hagé hones in on Latin America
Latin America is one of the cornerstones of The Greenery’s import business, and the company’s newest export market
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Peruvian mangoes in EU firing line
Demands for stricter controls on fruit fly leave a question mark hanging over the new Peruvian mango season
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New produce label is a force for good
Making a difference is more rewarding than making a profit, according to the founders of social impact label Thx!
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Countdown begins to World Avocado Congress
CorpoHass's Jorge Restrepo tells Fruitnet why this is Colombia’s time to shine
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Costa Rica looks ahead
At the recent International Banana Congress Michael Barker caught up with Jorge Sauma, boss of the Costa Rican banana corporation Corbana, which organised the event
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Blueberry surge for Berry People
The company’s conventional and organic programmes have grown exponentially this year
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Chilean Sweeki to double in Asia
Chilean Sweeki kiwifruit exports to Asia are set to double this season, helping to strengthen its market presence in the region
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Asia calls for Latin American suppliers
Opportunities abound for those with the right access to markets, supply chain knowledge and products
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Citrus from Chile heads for London
Chile courts new customers in the UK and Europe in a bid to reduce its reliance on the US market
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Between a stone and a hard place
Stonefruit growers in Europe and the southern hemisphere have suffered from extreme weather conditions which have hit retail volumes
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Peruvian avos excite Index Fresh
Giovanni Cavaletto says that Peru-grown avocados play a key role in the group's summer marketing
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Climate change hits banana production
British scientist tells International Banana Congress that conditions are becoming more conducive to the spread of disease
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Sustainability 'a challenge for consumers too'
The general public should pay their fair share to build a more sustainable future, argues Proagro’s Andrés Jochamowitz
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Compac hones in on Colombia
Mayor of Manizales, Colombia, visits Compac development facility in fact-finding mission
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Cranfield builds app for Colombian banana growers
Project will develop and test new irrigation scheduling service for growers to boost productivity, reduce nutrient losses and improve livelihoods
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EU chemical stance ‘threatens banana trade’
International Banana Congress hears how EU’s tough line on chemicals and plastic use is hitting production