The first "Cherry Express" with Chilean cherries has arrived in Hong Kong

The vessel set sail 21 days ago from the Port of Valparaíso in Chile on a direct route to China with a cargo of 900,000 boxes of Chilean cherries, equivalent to 4,500 tons of fruit. The first container was opened at the Guangzhou market.

December 11 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: GTD Exclusive: How long will Peru’s blueberry supply peak last?

The Peruvian blueberry season has entered uncharted territory; export volumes are reaching heights we’ve never seen before. The question on everyone’s mind is: How long will this peak last, and can the global supply chain handle this surge?

December 10 , 2024

RIOblanco anticipates a promising season for Chilean table grapes

Freshfruitportal.com spoke with the commercial manager of Exportadora RIOblanco, Nicolas Damm, who said that currently in the U.S. market, there is room for Peruvian and Chilean fruit.

December 10 , 2024

Bananas: $250 million in cocaine headed to Europe seized in Dominican Republic

Authorities said the drug was hidden in 320 bags, with an estimated value of $250 million, and the shipment had arrived from Guatemala.

December 10 , 2024

The importance of avocado in ensuring food security indexes

Colombia is the fourth country in Latin America with the most land available for agricultural production and the third with the greatest water resources and climatic biodiversity.

December 10 , 2024

Mercosur and the European Union sign trade agreement

During the LXV Summit of Presidents of the Member States of Mercosur and Associated States held in Montevideo, Uruguay, The European Union and Mercosur countries signed a trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations between the two blocks.

December 10 , 2024

Apple exporter from New Zealand releases website to complement brand refresh

Best known as a premium first-to-market New Zealand export apple, a1 Apple has made an impact with its red color, crisp texture, and balanced flavor, particularly in Asian markets, where it has proven to be an early-season favorite with consumers.

December 10 , 2024