Naturipe celebrates peak of blueberry winter season

This FeBLUEary, as the company names this promotion period, berries will primarily come from Naturipe growers in Chile and will be supplemented by blueberries from Mexico and Peru.

February 02 , 2024

Spain urges the EU to safeguard citrus campaign amid France protests

The Spanish Citrus Management Committee is urging the EU to “open a safe corridor to guarantee the transit of Spanish perishable products to their destinations,” warning the situation is causing “irreparable damage” to the ongoing campaign.

February 02 , 2024

Walmart expands “Store of the Future” concept

The company plans to build or convert more than 150 locations in the U.S. in the next five years, while simultaneously remodeling existing stores.

February 02 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: Chilean Systems Approach pilot in Mexico could serve as a Litmus test for the U.S. market

Rodrigo Astete, sub-technical director of Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) claims that the program allows the application of independent measures that provide the same phytosanitary security as fumigation

February 01 , 2024

Sea-Intelligence Report: Only two shipping lines achieved schedule reliability in 2023

The report covers schedule reliability on 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers.

February 01 , 2024

Virú secures organics certification for acai fields

The crop has experienced a rise in interest during the past years, as consumers look for more health-oriented food choices and snacking options.

February 01 , 2024

Chilean unions call for government action following farmers' murder

Four Venezuelan nationals allegedly boarded the victims’ truck while they were traveling back after selling their products at the Lo Valledor Fair. 

February 01 , 2024

Peruvian Hass avocado production remains steady

Peru’s Hass Avocado Producers Association (ProHass) President Juan Carlos Paredes addresses campaign projections for the upcoming season.

February 01 , 2024

California Table Grape Commission names Director of Content Development

Increasing its commitment to expand the reach of its global marketing campaign, the California Table Grape Commission named Nick Nakashian as Director of  Content Development.  

January 31 , 2024

Peru: Frozen mango production to drop 90% year-on-year

"In Dominus, we have been quite impacted by the drop in volume, in a normal campaign we had 350 containers and currently we have processed only 25," says commercial head of the frozen products of Dominus, Johanna Mateo.

January 31 , 2024