Latest News From Peru

Agropiura and Oppy have taken a proactive approach to sustainability, spearheading an adopt-a-highway program in Peru which removed waste beside a highway by engaging with citizens, local partners and authorities.

The U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru on Dec. 23 reported widespread protests of agricultural workers in multiple regions of the Andean country.

Peruvian grape exports are expected to rise again in 2020-21, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Peruvian grape grower Don Ricardo, which exports about half of its production to the U.S., has received the Peruvian National Water Resources Certificado Azul to recognize its sustainable water practices.

Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. is working with mango exporter FLP of Peru S.A.C.

Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Awe Sum Organics is planning another strong season of organic grapes from Peru.

Vanguard International USA Inc., Issaquah, Wash., will be starting its Peruvian grape program soon.

The warm season is coming on in Peru, and its sweet onion crop is responding, suppliers say.

The Peruvian avocado deal plays an increasingly important role in the U.S. avocado industry, grower-shippers say.

The COVID-19 pandemic prevented Peruvian Avocado Commission from implementing its usual high-profile, onsite promotional events this summer, but it didn’t stop Xavier Equihua from touting his favorite fruit.

U.S. imports of Peruvian asparagus arrive year-round, but peak supplies are expected beginning in September and continuing through the balance of the year.

Robinson Fresh has added five new Peruvian growers this year, said Alan Guttmann, general manager of global vegetable sourcing for the Eden Prairie, Minn.-based company.

U.S. imports of Peruvian asparagus have risen from 149.6 million pounds in 2000 to 556.6 million pounds in 2019.

Peruvian exporter Fundo Los Paltos will use the shelf-life extending product from Chicago-based Hazel Technologies on an increasing share of its mango exports.

Avocados From Peru will launch its new e-cookbook “Avocados in Bloom” in late May.

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association expects summer volume to remain consistent as the crop approaches peak shipments in August and September.

Peruvian avocado exporters plan to ship up to 190 million pounds of fruit to the U.S. this season, and the industry is taking steps to protect workers to ensure a steady supply.

Sun World International LLC has opened an office in Peru to support its fruit licensing in the region.

The Oppenheimer Group will be the first to import the organic green seedless Arra 15 table grape variety into North America.

Divine Flavor, Nogales, Ariz., is wrapping up its Peruvian table grape program and has switched to imports of Chilean grapes.

Onion grower and importer G&R Farms, Glenville, Ga., is shipping Peruvian sweet onions that are Rainforest Alliance Certified.

Five Crowns Marketing, Brawley, Calif., is expanding berry and asparagus volumes, and is adding industry veterans and facilities to support the increase.

Members of the Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association have elected Jay Rodriguez and Walter Yager as co-chairmen of the group.

Sun World International LLC, Palm Desert, Calif., has added a Chilean and two Peruvian grape companies to its licensees list.

Apeel Sciences, Santa Barbara, Calif., is opening offices in Mexico, the Netherlands and Peru.

Pacific Trellis Fruit, Los Angeles, has a new line of Dulcinea brand seedless grapes.

Since Vanguard International expanded production and scope with the purchase of Peru’s Agricola Challapampa in 2016, the company has made investments to ensure a year-round supply from the country.

Peru finished its avocado shipments to the U.S. with another big year.

Oswaldo Silva is the new vice president and chief procurement officer at Square One Farms LLC, Miramar, Fla.

Peru has been chosen to host the 2020 International Blueberry Organization Summit.

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association is making available its 2018-19 category trends report on asparagus.

More growth opportunities are dead ahead for Latin American fruit and vegetable growers, according to a new 326-page report.

Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., has started Its Peruvian avocado season, with shipments lasting through early September.

Avocados from Peru already were arriving in the U.S. in May, and shipments should continue until around Labor Day, importers said.

LGS Specialty Sales Ltd., New Rochelle, N.Y., is preparing to start the Peruvian avocado and summer citrus seasons by visiting growers in different countries.

The Peruvian Avocado Commission has a new board of directors.

Wrapping up a record-breaking season, Avocados from Peru is partnering with the World Avocado Organization and Fooddeco for “AvoWeen.”

Peru exported 182 million pounds of avocado to the U.S. this season.

A late start for Peruvian avocados this summer means shippers should be able to stretch supplies into October, said Xavier Equihua, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Peruvian Avocado Commission.

Peruvian Ambassador Carlos Pareja hosted a celebration of the 197th anniversary of the independence of the South American country.

The Peruvian avocado deal started a little late this season, because of La Nina bringing cooler weather and delaying maturity, according to Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif.

Avocados have become a major fuel of Peru’s export business, with Peru now the No. 2 avocado exporter in the world, after Mexico.

The Peruvian Avocado Commission is kicking off the season in June with retail and consumer marketing initiatives to promote the estimated 170 million pounds arriving in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting an importers roundtable on food safety for companies that do business with Colombia, Peru, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean.

Robinson Fresh has a new alliance with South American fruit grower Verfrut, bringing the grower’s fruit to Europe.

World Variety Produce is shipping the season's first Sweet Sapphire grapes from Peru under the Melissa’s label.

Peruvian-based fresh produce marketer Camposol has filed paperwork for an initial public offering

The effects of El Nino delayed Peru’s table grape season earlier this year, causing an overlap with Chile that affected prices as exporters dealt with an oversupply.

Growers in Peru have significantly ramped up their production of blueberries, but opinions vary on how much of an impact that will have on Chile’s blueberry program.

PROMPERU, Peru’s export and tourism promotion board, launched its Super Foods Peru brand Oct. 20 at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in New Orleans.