All South America articles – Page 47
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Avos in flux
With large volumes expected from Peru and coronavirus shaking up supply, it’s an unpredictable time for the avocado sector but the outlook remains overwhelmingly positive
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Costa Rica tackles coronavirus head on
Jorge Sauma of Corbana outlines moves taken by the country’s banana sector to deal with the pandemic
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Ecuador reassures Europe on fruit supply
Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, harvesting, packing and exports are running smoothly says ProEcuador
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Regulate supply to protect prices, says Acorbanec
Exporter association calls for tighter controls on shipments as coronavirus hits demand and prices
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Fruitbox: Logistical challenges for fruit exporters
Ole Schack Petersen explains how coronavirus has created some uncertainty in the global fresh produce trade
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Fruitbox: Vanguard boss sees new trends emerge
Craig Stauffer explains how coronavirus is creating severe short-term effects while laying the ground for longer-term trends
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Concerns over Philippine banana supply
Growers group suggest Philippine banana exports could drop by 40 per cent this year due to Coronavirus impact
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Salix Fruits kicks off Argentine lemon season
Company set to deliver around 700,000 (18kg) cartons between March and August
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New soft citrus acreage boosts Chilean exports
Chilean Citrus Committee forecasts a 6 per cent increase in exports for the 2020 season
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Coronavirus: industry response
Asiafruit rounds up what impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on fresh produce trade across Asia to-date
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Chile accentuates the positive
Good quality reflected in favourable prices during 2019/20 table grape campaign
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Coronavirus hits Brazilian exports
Demand for tropical fruits like papayas and mangoes has fallen as consumers opt for longer lasting fruits
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IBO Summit pushed to 2021
International Blueberry Organization says event will now take place in August 2021 in Peru
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Coronavirus poses logistics headache for LatAm exporters
Port congestion, a lack of containers, and rising shipping costs are affecting trade
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Berry People expands team to support growth
Company is ramping up its organic strawberry and Peruvian avocado and blueberry programmes
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Colombian banana companies show they care
Banana workers win major protection guarantees as producers donate fruit to vulnerable local communities
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Chinese boost for Patagonian cherries
Direct exports to China will be possible from next season after region is declared fruit fly free
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Fairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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Miss Chiquita now working from home
Self-styled first lady of fruit backs calls for people to stay at home in order to limit the spread of coronavirus worldwide
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Chilean organic blueberry exports hit new high
New record set for organic blueberry exports, as 2019/20 season draws to a close