Dole rolls out new dragon fruit programme in Ecuador

Dole rolls out new dragon fruit programme in Ecuador
Dole Food Company has announced it is now offering Ecuador-grown dragon fruit to consumers across the United States and Canada. As 2024 approaches, ushering in the Year of the Dragon, […]
Tue 19/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean and Colombian avocado suppliers team up

Chilean and Colombian avocado suppliers team up
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

Territorio Aguacate connects world of avocado 

Territorio Aguacate connects world of avocado 
Last week, the fifth edition of Territorio Aguacate, the main knowledge event of the avocado sector in Colombia, was held to promote research, connected the sector with global trends and markets, promoted technology for the sector and boosted investment.
Mon 04/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Record year for exports of Peruvian grapes expected

Record year for exports of Peruvian grapes expected
Peru’s 2023/24 (Oct-Sep) grape crop is forecast to reach 775,500 tons, an increase of 1% compared to the previous year. According to the latest USDA report, domestic consumption of fresh […]
Thu 30/11/2023

Chile’s avocado exports up by 25%

Chile’s avocado exports up by 25%
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

Chile prepares for larger grape crop
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 

Unseasonal rains hit Chilean cherries 
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

Paraguay joins Bolivia in halting banana exports to Argentina

Paraguay joins Bolivia in halting banana exports to Argentina
Paraguay has followed Bolivia in suspending banana exports to Argentina and has blocked the international bridge connecting the two countries in the municipality of Yacuiba until Argentina pays what is currently owed for the purchase of the fruit.
Wed 22/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean table grape exports to rise by 5% in 2023-24

Chilean table grape exports to rise by 5% in 2023-24
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

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