Colombia’s Caribbean banana exports up 2% in 2022

Colombia’s Caribbean banana exports up 2% in 2022
Despite a country-wide drop of 7% in banana exports from Colombia due to a combination of weather, phytosanitary factors, domestic prices and drug trafficking, the country’s Caribbean region increased shipments by 2%.
Thu 02/03/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Prunes 2023 Expo to meet in person

Prunes 2023 Expo to meet in person
After two years of virtual meetings, Chileprunes, the Association of Dried Plum Processors and Exporters of Chile, will be hosting a face-to-face event, in which the world of production, industry […]
Thu 02/03/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Cherry Tech 2023 to showcase the cutting edge of the industry

Cherry Tech 2023 to showcase the cutting edge of the industry
Yentzen Group and Smart Cherry will host the first cherry technical event in Chile, which will take place on June 29, 2023 at the Conference Center of the Sun Monticello Hotel, located in San Francisco de Mostazal.
Tue 28/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru and Hong Kong enter negotiations for signing an FTA

Peru and Hong Kong enter negotiations for signing an FTA
Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Luis Fernando Helguero, announced last week that Peru and Hong Kong have begun the first round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement […]
Wed 22/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Shipments of Chilean cherries intercepted at Taiwanese border

Shipments of Chilean cherries intercepted at Taiwanese border
Nine shipments of Chilean cherries were blocked upon entry into Taiwan after food safety tests showed they contained excess levels of pesticide residues, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration announced […]
Tue 21/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Fresh produce driving Peru’s export growth despite unrest

Fresh produce driving Peru’s export growth despite unrest
Peru’s political turmoil in recent months has reduced exports, with year-on year falls of 6%, 19% and 8% in October, November and December, respectively. Nevertheless, agri-food exports have continued to […]
Tue 14/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Brazilian fruit exports hit by weather

Brazilian fruit exports hit by weather
Difficult weather conditions in the northeast and south of Brazil meant that fruit exports did not reach their potential in 2022. President of national fruit association Abrafrutas, Guilherme Coelho, reported […]
Wed 08/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

South American Blueberry Convention returns in April

South American Blueberry Convention returns in April
The second edition of the South American Blueberry Convention will take place on April 18, 2023 at the Conference Center of the Sun Monticello Hotel, located in San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile.
Wed 01/02/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Organics, from niche to mainstream

Organics, from niche to mainstream
The sale of organic fruit and vegetables continues to increase, with exotics, prepared salads and convenience products dominating sales in this sector.
Mon 30/01/2023 by Gloria Zorrilla and Amanda Cardinal

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