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Latin America and the Caribbean is the world’s largest banana-exporting region. Estimates point to a total combined export value of around US$11 billion for bananas and major tropical fruits from […]
Thu 16/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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It’s not just Chinese imports that are subject to US tariff hikes. As of Tuesday 7th May, the US has imposed a 17.5% tariff on Mexican tomato imports. The move […]
Fri 10/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Chile’s 2019 citrus exports are expected to fall by 3%, with the largest drop recorded for clementines. According to ASOEX, clementine volumes are forecast to be down 8% to 58,000 […]
Thu 02/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Chilean fruit exports for 2018-2019 amounted to 1.54 million tons – an increase of 1.2%, according to data from ASOEX as of March 28. Shipments to Asia rose 12% to […]
Tue 23/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The harvest of the top-quality kiwi for the Sweeki brand has started in Chile. Origine Group plan to sell 2,000 tons of Italian kiwis and the same from Chile In […]
Wed 03/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The US has announced it will withdraw from the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico by May 7, 2019, although this does not mean the end of negotiations. According to the […]
Tue 02/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Peru expects its pomegranate exports to rise by 40% this campaign, to approximately 50,000 tons. By week 10, the South American producer had already exported about 11,000 tons, up 43% […]
Tue 26/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Peru’s avocado exports set a new record in 2018, reaching US$800 million, up 26% on 2017, according data published by the Lima Chamber of Commerce. Peru sends avocados to 35 […]
Wed 13/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Following several weeks of closure, Brazil has agreed to lift its ban on Argentinian pears, apples, and quinces entering the country. The agreement was reached during meetings on Wednesday, March […]
Wed 13/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Chilean stone fruits will be the subject of a new promotional campaign in Chinese stores throughout March. The event, now in its second year, is organised by the Chilean Stone […]
Tue 12/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Indian and Vietnamese markets have opened to Argentine lemons, although phytosanitary protocols still need to be settled before exports can begin at the end of the 2019 campaign. Argentina […]
Tue 05/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson