Chile opens South America’s largest floating solar farm
Be-Energy
The largest solar farm in South America has been opened in Chile’s O'Higgins Region.
Thu 14/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Chile
Chilean and Colombian avocado suppliers team up
Cabilfrut & Green SuperFood
Two of South America’s major produce exporters have formed an alliance to boost sales of fresh avocados on the international market. The strategic alliance brings together Chilean group Cabilfrut and […]
Wed 13/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Chile’s avocado exports up by 25%
Mundo Agro
Chilean producers expect a bumper avocado crop in 2023/24, due to favourable climatic conditions and abundant rainfall in the winter. FAS/Santiago estimates that avocado production will total 200,000 tons, a […]
Tue 28/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Chile prepares for larger grape crop
ASOEX
In 2023/24, FAS Santiago estimates table grape production will increase by 13.6 percent to 740,000 tons due to abundant rainfall and high yields.
Mon 27/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Unseasonal rains hit Chilean cherries
Fedefruta
Chile’s cherry producers are feeling the impact of adverse weather conditions, with unseasonal rains hitting Chile’s northern central regions. These rains may be the most intense November rains in over a decade and are causing extensive damage.
Thu 23/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Chilean table grape exports to rise by 5% in 2023-24
ASOEX
The first estimate of Chile’s 2023-24 table grape campaign indicates a 5% growth in exports, according to the Chilean Exporters’ Association (ASOEX). Shipments for the upcoming season are estimated at […]
Mon 13/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Chilean cherry exports forecast to rise by 15% in 2023/24
Fruits from Chile
The first estimate released by the Chilean Cherry Committee indicates that Chile expects to export 95.4m (5kg) cartons of cherries during the 2023/24 season, up 15% from last campaign. The […]
Mon 06/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
MSC sued by Chilean fruit exporters for “systematic abuse”
MSC Chile
A group of 23 Chilean fruit exporters have sued Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) for a “continuous and systematic succession of abuses” during the 2021/22 export season, resulting in losses of US$38m.
Tue 31/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Frutura makes significant move into berries and cherries
Frutura
Dual acquisitions of Sun Belle and Giddings Fruit propel Frutura’s berry portfolio
Wed 25/10/2023 by Frutura
First shipment of Chilean cherries land successfully in China
Garces Fruit
Chilean cherries arrived in China early this year, as harvesting was brought forward 11 days compared to last season. Juan Latife Muse, regional manager China and South East of Garces […]
Tue 24/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Chilean peaches and apricots gain access to China
Chile Alimentos
Ties between Chile and China are strengthening, as testified by the news that China has granted access to Chilean peaches and apricots after the signing of a protocol in Beijing […]
Mon 23/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Chile’s citrus exports surge by 46%
Chilean Citrus Commitee
After 2 challenging years due to drought and high shipping costs, there is finally some respite for Chile’s citrus exporters. Greater rainfall this year has helped increase productivity. At week […]
Wed 18/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
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