Chilean grape season kicks off with 64% of export volumes comprised of new varieties

As per the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association Frutas de Chile (formerly ASOEX) third estimate, over 62 million table grape boxes will be shipped to international markets this 2023-24 campaign.

January 29 , 2024

Peruvian blueberry industry turns to varietal change to secure 2024 season

"Success will depend on the ability of growers to achieve the goal of selecting and managing new varieties effectively," says Rafael Coronado, responsible for blueberry trials in Dole-Piura. 

January 26 , 2024

How focusing on phytosanitation boosted Mexican papaya

According to a report by Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, between 2013 and 2023, national production increased from 765,000 tons to 1,135,000 tons.

January 25 , 2024

Mexican melon production grows 11%

The U.S. is the main market for Mexican melons with a market value of 25,6 million dollars in 2022.

January 24 , 2024

Colombian avocado exports increase 26%

The main destination for Colombian avocado in 2023 was the Netherlands, with a total of 2,703 containers shipped.

January 23 , 2024

Peruvian mango campaign reaches 43% of shipments

Industry members projected a decrease of 76% in production volumes compared to last season.

January 22 , 2024

Chilean grape export season opening with good numbers

Uvanova Vice President Carolina Cruz tells FreshFruitPortal.com that the central producing regions are significantly early, particularly in shorter vegetative cycle cultivars such as the white Superior and Thomson varieties.

January 22 , 2024

Peruvian fruit to access eight new markets in 2024

Orlando Dolores, general director of plant health for Senasa, anticipates 13 new international market accesses for Peruvian agricultural products this year.

January 19 , 2024

Lemon overproduction crisis: "This critical situation has been going on for five years"

Last year Argentina's lemon exports fell to around 235,000 tons, of which 78,000 went to the United States and 120,000 to the European Union.

January 18 , 2024

Ecuador: Fruit industry faces civil unrest but works to maintain exports

Given the current situation in the country, we spoke with some actors in the agro-export industry to learn their opinions, the actions they are taking, and whether the sector has been affected by the acts of violence.

January 17 , 2024