South America

Argentina to ships lemons

Argentina’s lemon producers have gained access to the lucrative Indian market. As of 2020, the South American country’s lemons will be able to enter India, following the signing of a […]
Wed 31/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

68 million boxes of Mexican mango for 2019

Empacadoras de Mango de Exportación (EMEX) will turn 28 in October. It groups 75 mango packers in Mexico with a hydrothermal treatment plant for the export of mango to international […]
Mon 29/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Mixed messages from EU countries regarding treaty with Mercosur

Mixed messages from EU countries regarding treaty with Mercosur
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Several European countries are pushing for a trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay). Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Czech Republic, Portugal, Latvia and Sweden have all formally […]
Thu 11/07/2019 by Richard WIlkinson

Ecuador’s banana exporters look beyond EU

Ecuador’s banana exporters look beyond EU
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Despite problems with the EU market and adverse winter conditions, Ecuador recorded a 2% year-on-year increase in banana exports during the first quarter of 2019, shipping 95.3 million boxes. However, […]
Wed 26/06/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Peruvian mango exports to EU face stricter controls

Peruvian mango exports to EU face stricter controls
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The EU has imposed further restrictions on imports of Peruvian mango. The new regulation will come into effect on September 1 to control for fruit fly. It is now required […]
Thu 20/06/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Drop in Argentina’s apple and pear crops

Drop in Argentina’s apple and pear crops
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Argentina’s fresh apple and pear crops are estimated at 590,000 tons and 600,000 tons, respectively, as the decline in planted area continues. Fruit quality and calibre were negatively affected by […]
Fri 07/06/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean kiwi lands in North America

Chilean kiwi lands in North America
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This season will see Chile send its first kiwis to North America. To mark this historic achievement, there will be promotions in retail outlets and on social media from June […]
Mon 03/06/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile’s kiwi crop down 10-15%

Chile’s kiwi crop down 10-15%
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Official forecasts for Chile’s kiwi production indicate a drop of 10-15% from last season. However, as Carlos Cruzat, president of the Kiwi Committee of Chile, said, this season’s fruit has […]
Tue 21/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean apple exports down 5% after difficult winter

Chilean apple exports down 5% after difficult winter
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Chile’s apple exports are expected to fall due to the smaller crop that stemmed from adverse weather conditions during the spring and winter. According to USDA data, total fresh apple […]
Mon 20/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

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