South America news archive – Page 81
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New online platform matches produce buyers and sellers
Fruitspot allows real-time trading of fruit and veg by asking buyers and sellers to fill in simple forms for what they need
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Productivity boost for banana growers
New scheme launched last year in Latin America and the Caribbean reports early success in reducing input costs
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Coveris acquires Latin American banana specialist
Global packaging firm continues global expansion with purchase of Olefinas, on the heels of New Zealand acquisition
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'Fresh' and 'green' working model helps Blue Skies up profit
The fruit business, which sells to retail and foodservice customers, increased its pre-tax profit from £2.1m to £3m in 2014
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Oliver heads up Food Revolution day
Schools, friends and families urged to share foodie experiences on 15 May, as petition seeks compulsory food education
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South America to Asia service announced
Global shipping lines APL, MOL and NYK have launched a new joint service between Asia and South America
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Middle East takes larger share of Chile apple exports
South American country's apple shipments at lowest level in eight years following 42 per cent dip in volume sent to Europe
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UASC expands in South America
Shipping line takes next step in South American expansion plan, strengthening relationship with local agency partner Ultramar
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UASC lays out expansion plans
Building on its cooperation deal with Hamburg Süd, the Gulf-based carrier is extending its service to include South America in 2015
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Survey finds humans 'prefer snacking on fruit to chocolate'
Using a list of 47 options, Nielsen researchers found that fresh fruit is the worldwide snack of choice, with chocolate just behind
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RSA citrus growers call for independent panel
South African citrus growers have requested an independent panel to resolve dispute with European Union over citrus black spot fears
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BayWa set to invest in Latin America
Company prepared to back NZ subsidiary Turners & Growers' new strategy by securing additional fruit supply
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Berry markets expanding worldwide
Expansion of strawberry and blueberry markets expected across all markets until at least 2017, according to new data
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Agricom and Camposol sign Euro agreement
South American duo Agricom and Camposol have announced the signing of an agreement to jointly commercialise their products in Europe, according to a report in Eurofruit.
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GFSI turns focus to Latin America
The Global Food Safety Initiative is hosting its first focus day for Latin America on 2 September in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
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Protests at Ecuadorian plantation
Workers at Ecuador’s Los Alamos banana plantation have mobilised to try to set up a union nine years after their first attempt to secure improvements in working conditions ended in violence.
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Dole cleared over Colombian terrorism lawsuit
The Los Angeles County Superior Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by 185 Colombian plaintiffs claiming damages against Dole from alleged payments to Colombian paramilitary organizations.