All South America articles
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NewsCamposol launches Origin global genetic breeding programme
Frst two varieties, Sol One and Maia Blue, are already being produced at commercial scale and have been well received by the market
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NewsUruguay says yes to Colombian avocados
According to ICA, negotiations were concluded in less than a year
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NewsFrutas de Chile president calls for more investment in desalination
Iván Marambio warned that thousands of hectares of production have already been lost to drought in worst affected regions
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NewsSouth Africa bemoans slow BRICS progress
South African fruit exporters are navigating a complex landscape of US trade tariffs, Cape Town port disruptions and disappointing BRICS trade
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NewsPeru revises 2025/26 table grape forecast downwards
Provid pegs crop at 84.2mn cartons, down from initial forecast of 86mn
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FeaturesDubai bolsters standing as regional hub
With the creation of the Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market, set to be twice the size of the current market, Dubai is reinforcing its position as a world-class hub for fresh produce, according to Redha Mansouri, CEO of Fresh Fruits Company, and Hesam Rahi, CEO of Farzana Trading
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CommentFood security is built, not grown
Food security will not be solved by farming alone. It will be solved by infrastructure funded at scale
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NewsEcuadorean banana exports grow 3.9 per cent in 2025
Strong performance in Russia, Europe and the Middle East lifted shipments
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AnalysisAnalysis: Brazil builds fresh export momentum
The country’s fruit exports have grown steadily over the past decade and surged in 2025, as Wayne Prowse reports
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VideoFruit Logistica Briefing: AI is changing everything – are you ready for it?
Watch a recording of the event’s fascinating discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in the fresh produce business
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NewsChinese delegation tours Mendoza stonefruit sites to advance export agreement
Technicians, GACC officials and customs representatives visit production facilities plots and packing plants as part of nationwide audit
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VideoChiquita’s Great White Fleet on course to expand
Stefano Di Paolo and Peter Stedman outline multinational’s plan to work with more external suppliers and to double down on sustainability efforts
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FeaturesPolish apple exporter reports solid season despite market pressures
Jan Nowakowski of Polish apple exporter Genesis Fresh says this season has demonstrated the importance of flexibility and diversification
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NewsChilean blues go on marketing offensive in Argentina and Brazil
One of the Blueberry Committee’s key goals this season is to boost exports to regional markets
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NewsCosta Rica banana industry reaffirms commitment to biodiversity
A Fonafifo-led initiative is installing camera traps to monitor biodiversity in protected forest in the Southern Caribbean region
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Analysis‘Sustainability now a priority for banana consumers’
Caoimhe Buckley, chief corporate affairs officer at Fyffes, tells Fred Searle about the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the global banana industry
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NewsWaitrose bananas to join Waitrose Foundation
By this summer, all Waitrose bananas will carry the Fairtrade and Waitrose Foundation labels, as the retailer steps up its commitment to banana farming communities
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NewsArgentina edges closer to China access for stonefruit
Phytosanitary protocol expected to be signed shortly, paving the way for exports to begin next year
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NewsPeruvian agricultural exports to China jump since opening of Chancay
Shipments to this market grew 82 per cent last year, with blueberries and avocados leading the charge
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NewsStepacPPC develops packaging to extend pitaya freshness
New bulk packaging film protects fruit during extended storage and shipment