All South America articles – Page 8
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ArticleIran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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ArticleStrong showing for Ecuador at B for Good Leaders Summit
Ecuador was the ninth-largest delegation in attendance from over 50 participating countries
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ArticleChile closes record stonefruit season despite challenges
Exports up in volume and value overall, but Chinese campaign marred by quality issues
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NewsIgnacio Ugarte takes Vanguard grape role
Ugarte is named as commercial director for grapes, a position that also involves managing the new blueberry programme
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ArticleUS approves Systems Approach for Chilean table grapes
After more than two decades of negotiation US approves new protocol for Chilean table grapes replacing methyl bromide fumigation
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ArticleChina green lights imports of airflown table grapes from Peru
Decision announced during last week’s visit by president Dina Boluarte to China
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ArticleAgap calls for government action to end Senasa strike
Walkout by Peru’s plant health authority threatens key exports including grapes and avocados
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ArticleLatAm port investments a boon for region’s fruit exporters
Cosco’s new mega-port in Chancay and expansion of DP World’s terminals in Callao and Posorja will increase capacity and improve connectivity
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ArticleChilean grapes edge closer to improved US access
Top-level discussions suggest decision to grant access under a Systems Approach is imminent
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ArticleWestfalia Fruit Peru joins blueberry boom
Company expects to ship around 500 tonnes in its first year
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ArticleIndian delegation visits Chilean prune production sites
Long-term promotion could see imports of prunes to India rise to 12,000 tonnes
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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ArticleCopefrut releases second Sustainability Report
Highlights include achieving the first carbon-neutral fruit in South America
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NewsFairtrade releases 2023 annual report
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
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ArticleChile revises kiwifruit export forecast upwards
Shipments set to reach 139,000 tonnes for the 2024 season
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ArticleFruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
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NewsOzblu hosts Global Grower Conference
Event looks at evolution of the blueberry category and highlights the success of Ozblu Magica in Peru
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ArticleChiquita plans to appeal US court verdict on Colombia killings
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid
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ArticleChiquita must pay US$38m to families of Colombia paramilitary victims
Court ruling says multinational fruit marketer “knowingly” paid the terrorist organisation AUC, which was found responsible for eight killings
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ArticleCamposol announces improvement in credit rating
Moody’s upgrade reflects company’s increased liquidity