Latin America

Chilean cherries’ influence rises

Cherries are the most prominent product of the season from Chile, and China continues to be the main purchaser. Jorge...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Latin America’s Produce Exports in Numbers

No one can dispute Mexico’s pivotal role in the North American produce scene, but in recent years countries across Central...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Smaller Central American nations find their niche

Heavy hitters like Chile, Peru, and Guatemala may dominate the export scene, but other countries are moving ahead with the...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Pineapples dominate Costa Rican business

Costa Rica, with a population of less than 5 million, has a substantial claim to fame in the produce world:...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Guatemala builds on banana business

With a population of over 16 million and a GDP over $136 billion, the “Land of Eternal Spring” has been...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Colombia faces challenges exporting to the U.S.

When the Colombian government signed a ceasefire agreement with the leftist rebel group FARC in 2016, this country of 45...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Argentina offers wide ag variety

Agricultural products account for more than half of Argentina’s total exports. While the bulk is wheat, fresh produce plays a...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Peru jumps to No.2 avocado exporter to the U.S.

Soaring in popularity are Peruvian avocados, which were first imported to the United States during the summer months back in...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Peru shows it has more than asparagus

Here’s a fun fact: Peru is the third-largest exporter of blueberries in the world, with more than 10,000 acres dedicated...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Chile looks to build on top exporter status

One of the longest countries in the world, Chile features everything from mountains (nearly 75 percent of the country is...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Free trade has been a winner but will it continue?

In addition to Americans’ healthy appetites, free trade or trade promotion agreements have helped accelerate the growth of business between...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Latin America challenges Mexico’s export prowess

While the numbers may sound daunting, Mexico’s success and proximity to one of the world’s biggest consumer markets is not...

6 years ago 2 minute read

A Nogales, Ariz.-based look at Hispanic produce

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, based in Nogales, AZ, is one of the oldest trade groups dedicated to...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Produce Powerhouses of Latin America target North America

North America is a produce exporter’s dream: millions of hungry consumers with money to spend, craving their favorite fresh fruits...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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