Agrofest 2023 to take place in July in Peru

Agrofest 2023 to take place in July in Peru
After a successful AGROFEST 2022, this year’s edition will take place from 6-8 July in Legado La Videna (San Luis), Peru.
Mon 29/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru’s agro-exports grow by 9.7% in first quarter

Peru’s agro-exports grow by 9.7% in first quarter
Peruvian agricultural exports with added value in the first 3 months of the year climbed 9.7% to close to US$2.16bn compared to the same period last year, according to the […]
Wed 17/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru gets green light to export grapes to Japan

Peru gets green light to export grapes to Japan
Japan has authorised imports of Peruvian grapes, a move that Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism said will allow exports of 26 grape varieties, with a potential value of […]
Tue 25/04/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru holds onto mantle of world’s top blueberry exporter

Peru holds onto mantle of world’s top blueberry exporter
Peru was the world’s top blueberry exporter for the fourth straight year, with shipments totalling US$1.36 billion in 2022. Peru held off competition from the US, Spain, Canada and Morocco, […]
Tue 11/04/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

First Peruvian pitahaya lands in Europe

First Peruvian pitahaya lands in Europe
The first ever shipment of Peruvian pitahaya has arrived in Rotterdam, with the “superfruit” sent by Camposol.  Harold Mongrut Dias, Camposol’s General Manager of Operations for Peru, said: “It has […]
Wed 29/03/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru’s agroexports to surpass US$10bn in 2023

Peru’s agroexports to surpass US$10bn in 2023
The Center for Research on Global Economy and Business of the Association of Exporters CIEN-ADEX estimated that Peruvian agricultural shipments (traditional and non-traditional) will exceed US$10.1bn in 2023 in a […]
Thu 16/03/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Rise in Peruvian grape exports

Rise in Peruvian grape exports
Provid, the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association, has announced that Peru’s table grape production for 2022-23 is projected to increase by 13% compared to last season. The total is expected […]
Wed 08/03/2023 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

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

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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