“Working with growers from both hemispheres allows us to be nimble”
While Washington’s organic apple acreage has increased substantially in recent years, the US still relies on the southern hemisphere to complement supplies from March through August. Chile used

Chinese cherry production forecast to increase by 12 percent in Marketing Year 2023/24
China’s cherry production is forecast to increase by 12 percent to 760,000 MT in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 because of a rebound in production in Shandong, Sichuan, and Liaoning provinces.

Asoex and Fedefruta to collaborate on industry challenges
Representatives of Chile’s fruit producer and exporter associations, Fedefruta and Asoex, have agreed to work together more closely for the benefit of the country’s fruit industry. The

Positive results for Chilean stonefruit
Chilean stonefruit exports fell 11 per cent in volume but increased 19 per cent in value to in 2022/23. Asoex said 242,000 tonnes of stonefruit worth US$409m was shipped, making it one of the best

Increased quantities and high prices for the "socially acceptable kissing garlic"
Originally from Chile, elephant garlic is hardly found in Europe anymore. However, Robert Eder, managing director of Früchte Eder, has been offering the product at his company in Kirchham/Tutting

“These rains in Chile have been the worst in 30 years.”
Table grape, cherry and some blueberry fields in Chile are still wet, muddy and inaccessible after last week’s heavy rain and flooding. Vegetable producers are especially hard hit, while some

Kiwi, less will continue to arrive from Chile
The quantities of Chilean kiwi available will be lower this year and supplies will end a month earlier than expected. Reporting the news is the online publication Fruitnet.com, which specifies

Asoex mulls impact of heavy rain
Asoex is assessing damage to fruit production in Central and South Chile caused by recent heavy rains. The association said it is looking at the impact on water storage and irrigation

Chile struggles with impact of heavy rains after years of drought
Asoex is currently assessing the impact on water storage and irrigation infrastructure and evaluating support measures for fruit-growing areas in central and southern Chile affected by the rain,

The state of Chilean imports following rains and flooding
There is going to be fruit from Chile this season. That’s the sentiment North American importers have following this past weekend’s sizable rains and flooding in Chile--a weather event that

“Demand for plums remains high while peach and nectarine prices plummet”
Extremadura is Spain's main plum-producing area and it's already in the middle of the plum campaign. So far, demand has remained high and prices are very acceptable as there is no more Chilean

Iván Marambio, ASOEX: "We have to regain our position".
In Chile, there has recently been a controversial discussion about the situation of the domestic fruit sector and its current importance as an export nation, because Peru has increasingly become a

Chilean flood damage being assessed by Fedefruta and Asoex
The Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile (Fedefruta) and the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX), are both assessing the impact and damage while seeking how best to support producers and

Citrus importer expects to bring in more than 1 million boxes this summer
With a focus on summer citrus, Salix Fruits ensures the quality and timely availability of each fruit variety, maintaining a constant supply from Southern Hemisphere countries such as Chile,

Heavy rains, severe flooding causes damage in Chile
In what is described as the worst weather in a decade following a storm and days of heavy raining led to the rivers in Chile flooding key areas of the centre of the country since the past weekend

Salix Fruits expands summer citrus programme
Salix Fruits is expanding its summer citrus campaign, with imports into the US forecast to reach than 1m cartons this year, an increase of 30 per cent on 2022. US sales manager Mechi Gatti said

Smaller Chinese apple crop
The world production of fresh apples 2022/23 is projected to fall by 4.3 million tons, mainly due to losses in China of 78.4 million tons. According to the latest USDA report, exports are

Global grape production increases for the fourth year in a row
Global grape production is expected to increase by 1.1 million tonnes to 27.3 million tonnes, freshfruitportal reports with reference to a USDA report. Favourable growing conditions in China and

New Peruvian pomegranate farm completes first export season
The greenfield pomegranate farm and new pack house in the fruit fly free area of Tacna in southern Peru, close to the border with Chile, exported 13 containers to six countries in North America,

Asoex travels to Asia to lay groundwork for new fruit campaign
Asoex has travelled to Asia to define strategies ahead of the new export season for cherries and other Chilean fruit. During the visit, the delegation met with its Asian counterparts to discuss

Kenyan avocado exports to China hit Sh9 billion
Kenyan avocado exports to China have hit Sh9 billion in the period March to May, despite steep competition from Chilean growers. Kenya exported 7,000 tons to Beijing between March and May this

Piura kicks off Peru’s 2023-24 blueberry harvest season much earlier than usual

Chilean avocado and citrus industry impacted by severe frost
This year’s winter has come to bite hard in Chile as sub-zero temperatures of between -6 and -10 degrees, described as a polar freeze, touched large parts of production areas affecting avocado

Scientists create an avocado that doesn't turn black after being cut
A group of scientists has used the revolutionary gene-editing technique based on the CRISPR tool to turn off the gene that drives oxidation after the avocado is cut and its inside comes into

Jingold, the first kiwis arrive from the Southern Hemisphere
The first Jingold kiwifruit from the Southern Hemisphere are coming onto the market: increasing production and excellent quality. Differentiated production for 12 months a year After an initial