Peru's table grape debut in Japan nears 2,500 tons

Up to week 5 of 2024, Peru has exported more than 14 varieties, with Allison accounting for nearly 22% of all shipments.

February 22 , 2024

Red Sea crisis drives air freight as alternative to higher maritime costs

The Red Sea conflict has jeopardized the global supply chain as prices rice and transit times increase as ships are forced to look for alternative routes to evade the conflict.

February 21 , 2024

Ecuadorian soursop sector urges APHIS to resume negotiations

Fruit fly is the main potential issue for Ecuadorian soursop shipments. The industry currently applies the same protocol used for pitaya.

February 20 , 2024

Peru officially launches its avocado export season

During the 2023 season, total avocado shipments reached 599,769 tons according to official records, surpassing the previous season, which recorded 548,729 tons exported.

February 19 , 2024

Chile: "The volume of table grapes for 2024 will be between 55-60 million boxes"

So far, because there has been good movement of fruit within the U.S. market, grape quality has been strong.

February 16 , 2024

Argentine cherries mark “record season”

Main markets for Argentine cherries include the U.S., which accounts for 34% of overall exports. It is followed by China, taking around 27% of international shipments.

February 15 , 2024

Chilean kiwifruit production projected to reach 130 thousand tons

According to Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwifruit Commission, will reach similar production volumes than in 2023, approximately 130,000 tons.

February 14 , 2024