Heat wave impacts Hatch chile crop in New Mexico
The ongoing heat wave in parts of the country including the West and Southwest regions is being felt on one signature crop in New Mexico--the Hatch chile crop. “Supplies are especially tight for

Iván Marambio nets key commerce role
Asoex president Iván Marambio has been elected as the new president of the Chile-India Binational Business Council of Sofofa, Chile’s leading business organisation. Sofofa’s Binational

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.

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

Chilean vineyards bowed by rain
In recent days, several areas in south-central Chile have experienced heavy rainfall, which has affected the vineyards in the area. As reported by the website uvadatavola.com, these are the same

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

Peru: Cassava exports amounted to around 1,900 tonnes between January and April
This corresponds to an increase of 10.9 %, agraria.pe refers to market analyst Heber Chavez. Chile was the most important destination, accounting for 92.5 % of deliveries. The USA followed with

“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

Peru: Cassava imports amounted to around 1,900 tonnes between January and April
This corresponds to an increase of 10.9 %, agraria.pe refers to market analyst Heber Chavez. Chile was the most important destination, accounting for 92.5 % of deliveries. The USA followed with

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

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

Mercosur is one of the priorities of the forthcoming Spanish presidency
One of the objectives of the Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU, which begins on 1 July, will be to speed up trade agreements with Mercosur, Chile and Mexico, as stated at the last

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW KIWIS
The global kiwi market is experiencing various dynamics and challenges across different regions. In the Netherlands, importers are facing a limited supply of kiwis, particularly from Chile,

Chilean Pink Lady apples arrive at Aartsen
Aartsen has been importing apples from across the globe for years in both Europe and Asia. They bring in well-known varieties like Royal Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith, but also exclusive club

New Zealand organic apples will help supply short US market
In a typical season, the US brings in offshore apples from Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. “The breakdown between these three countries of origin varies a little bit every year, but this

Chilean technical cherry tours to Spain in full swing again
Chilean producers and exporters traveled to Spain again to view the performance of the latest cherry varieties. This shows agricultural technical tours, a crucial activity that was halted due to

Chile: Kiwi campaign probably ends earlier
The Andean country's kiwifruit exports are expected to decline by 14 % in the 2022/23 season compared to the previous season. Lower availability combined with a 30% drop in the volume of green

Chilean kiwifruit campaign on course for early finish
Chilean kiwifruit exports are projected to decrease by 14 per cent in volume in 2022/23 compared with last season. Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee, said lower

Russia: The import of fruits from Turkey, Chile, and South Africa has doubled
Since the beginning of this year, 180 tons of apricots, nectarines, peaches, and plums have arrived in the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation from abroad, according to the regional

Multinational shipper expands its presence in new markets
After several years of consolidation in its traditional markets, Camposol is dedicated to opening new markets, mainly in Latin America, with a view to strategic diversification. The company is