All South America articles
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NewsWholesale markets union backs global fruit and veg day
WUWM, FAO and AIAM5 join Chile’s Le Valledor market in pushing for a new International Day of Fruits and Vegetables
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CommentArra Technical Days: innovation and resilience in Brazilian grape production
This month, the Grapa Brazil team hosted Arra Technical Days, an event showcasing the innovation, resilience and adaptability of Arra grape varieties in Brazil, writes Georgios Bitsakos, head of brand marketing at Grapa Varieties
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ArticlePeruvian blues are first consignment to leave Port of Chancay
Fruit was grown by Qali, part of Agrícola Cerro Prieto
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ArticleFirst Cherry Express service departs from Valparaíso
The Seaspan Belief ship, operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE), was loaded with 240 containers
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ArticleAsiafruit Thailand edition out now
New issue includes Fresh Focus Cherry with in-depth coverage of key developments in the global cherry trade, plus features on Thailand, berries and more
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NewsWest Pak Avocado unveils bag programme
New series highlights the three key growing regions of California, Mexico and Colombia
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NewsPeru signs free trade agreement with Hong Kong
Deal is expected to make it even easier for Peruvian exporters to supply the Asian market
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ArticleChile to ship 7mn cartons of grapes to US under systems approach
The figure represents about 35 per cent of total shipments to North America for 2024/25
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ArticleRainforest Alliance set to streamline requirements
Ria Stout, the group’s chief programme officer, says next year’s launch of its revised Sustainable Agricultural Standard will reduce the burden on farmers
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ArticlePeru inaugurates megaport of Chancay
US$3bn venture is the largest deepwater port on the western coast of South America
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ArticleCamposol reports Q3, 2024 preliminary results
Monthly EBITDA for September 2024 reached US$30.7mn, the highest in the company’s history
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ArticleFedefruta warns that fruit drop could cut Chilean cherry forecast
Notable incidence of phenomenon reported by growers, particularly in the Regina variety
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NewsCamposol’s Chinese cherry campaign off to early start
Company anticipates a significant increase in cherry exports to China this year
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NewsArgentina poised for increase in apple and pear production
The 2024/25 crop is expected to weigh in at 655,000 tonnes for pears and 488,000 tonnes for apples
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NewsArgentina’s citrus exports fall sharply despite production rise
New figures shared by industry association Federcitrus indicate a continued downturn in the country’s citrus export business
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ArticleChile and Vietnam sign cooperation agreements in key areas
Two nations to strengthen commercial links in agriculture, defence and culture
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AdvertorialLytone Enterprise works with Lytone Brazil to expand preservation solutions for Brazil’s fresh produce and floral industries
The LytoFresh programme is dedicated to supporting customers in the global agricultural production and marketing chain. LytoFresh is designed to offer rapid, effective, and user-friendly solutions to farmers around the world. Lytone Brazil has taken the lead in introducing Azolyte, an all-in-one fertiliser under the LytoFresh protocols, containing nearly 70 ...
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ArticleColombia’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
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CommentColombia sees big jump in fruit exports
Persian limes, bananas, avocados and passion fruit fuel increase in shipments between January and September
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CommentComment: A pivotal moment for the banana industry
Business urgently needs fair prices, mutual transparency, and a shift away from over-certification, says Banana Link’s international coordinator