Chile’s cherry orchards continue to grow

Chile’s cherry orchards continue to grow
Chile’s cherry exports are set to rise by 3% Y-O-Y in 2021/22, due to a larger crop. Chile’s cherry production area has steadily expanded in recent years, reaching a record […]
Thu 02/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile declares state of agricultural emergency due to drought

Chile declares state of agricultural emergency due to drought
Faced with a long-term drought hitting much of Chile, the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture has decreed an agricultural emergency zone in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaíso, O’Higgins and Maule, which […]
Mon 30/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Severe labour shortage hits Chilean fruit sector

Severe labour shortage hits Chilean fruit sector
Chile’s fruit sector is facing serious labour shortages. According to a new survey from the Federation of Chilean Fruit Producers (Fedefruta), more than half have 50-70% fewer workers than needed […]
Wed 04/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Severe labour shortage hits Chilean fruit sector

Severe labour shortage hits Chilean fruit sector
Chile’s fruit sector is facing serious labour shortages. According to a new survey from the Federation of Chilean Fruit Producers (Fedefruta), more than half have 50-70% fewer workers than needed […]
Tue 13/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Global Cherry Summit to be held in August

Global Cherry Summit to be held in August
The world’s leading annual event in the cherry industry’s calendar will take place in Chile on August 17, 2021, at the Sun Monticello Conference Centre in San Francisco de Mostazal. […]
Tue 06/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile’s fruit crops suffer impact of heavy rains

Chile’s fruit crops suffer impact of heavy rains
Chile’s deciduous fruit season is expected to be worse than last year’s, with production and export of table grapes, apples, and pears projected to fall due to moderate temperatures and […]
Wed 02/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean cherry shipments to China surge 

Chilean cherry shipments to China surge 
Chilean fruit exports were up by 1% in volume and 4% in value during the first 4 months of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, with China the […]
Thu 27/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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