Chilean grapes regaining steam given lower market supplies

With tighter supplies from California and Peru, the sector remains optimistic as it projects a 5.2% volume increase year-on-year.

November 21 , 2023

Largest floating solar plant in the southern cone inaugurated in Chile

The project was done for the fruit exporter, Verfrut, and is operated by Solarity providing clean energy to the Quilamuta estate.

November 20 , 2023

Ecuadorian mango exports “supremely low” this year

The sector continues to struggle with the devastating effects of El Niño which, Mango Ecuador Foundation President Bernardo Malo says, isn’t yet in full swing.

November 17 , 2023

Chilean blueberry opens season with U.S. exports uptick

The sector has continued to work on varietal change, looking to more cost efficient cultivars.

November 16 , 2023

Mexican berries project 12% growth in 2024-25

Mexico’s National Berry Exporters Association (Aneberries) is having a busy year, with the entity working on new market openings in Asia, and expanding its scope through promotion.

November 15 , 2023

Peruvian table grape exports down 9%

Provid’s General Manager Alejandro Cabrera tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the decrease is mostly due to weather phenomena.

November 14 , 2023

Chilean cherries hit by unexpected November rains

A phenomenon likely attributed to El Niño, rains are not only highly uncommon during the spring and summer months in Chile, but these  may  become the most intense November rains in over a decade.

November 13 , 2023

Amazon Fresh delivery and pick up now available to non-Prime users

Additionally, the company hopes to expand grocery delivery and pick up from Whole Foods Market.

November 10 , 2023

Fresh Del Monte introducing reusable plastic containers

The new containers are trackable and have a 15 year life cycle during which damaged parts can be collected, replaced and repurposed.

November 09 , 2023

Hass avocados removed as host in Oriental fruit fly quarantine

Oriental fruit fly quarantine area, which includes avocado production regions, listed Hass avocados as a host, which was inconsistent with USDA’s Mediterranean fruit fly and Mexican fruit fly host lists. 

November 08 , 2023