Peru starts exporting fresh fruit in ship holds

For the first time in South America, the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation, through SENASA, initiated phytosanitary certifications to export fresh fruits in reefer ships (under cold treatment) through the port of Paracas, Ica. "As a …

Peru completes first blueberry shipment to China via Port of Chancay

Hortifrut Perú has recently marked a milestone by completing its inaugural blueberry shipment to China, utilizing the newly inaugurated Port of Chancay. The consignment, comprising 32 containers, reached the Asian nation on December 18, targeting the ports …

"It's Peru's worst mango season ever"

Milton Calle, from Promango: "This is the worst mango season ever because prices have never been so low. We always started the season with high prices and then they went down. This time, however, prices were low throughout the entire season," …

Foreign Trade Min highlights Peru's exports record

"With new free trade agreements, a new export offering, and the full operation of the Chancay Megaport, we have the necessary conditions to continue growing," León pointed out. "We estimate that in 2025, we will achieve growth of no less …

MEF: Peru's economy to exceed 3% growth in 2025

"For 2025, in general terms, we expect growth slightly above 3%, but since we are at the beginning of the second business day of this year, what I would say is that our projections for liabilities are around 3%," Arista indicated. "But we …

Peru's currency begins 2025 as the strongest in region

The Peruvian currency, the sol, begins 2025 as the strongest currency in the region, after registering the lowest depreciation in 2024 against the U.S. dollar, according to statistics from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). "In the referred year (2024), …

AGAP President dissects Peru’s agricultural performance

To gain insights into Peru’s agricultural development in 2025, FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Gabriel Amaro, president of the Association of Agricultural Producers' Guilds of Peru (AGAP).  Amaro expressed optimism for table grapes, Hass avocados, and …

Organic blueberries from Chile and Peru available throughout early months of this year

Naturipe Farms has announced it is experiencing peak organic blueberry volumes from early December 2024 through February 2025. The volumes, originating from Naturipe’s South American growing operations in Peru and Chile, are among the highest quality in …

Congress of Peru president to visit China

BEIJING, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- President of the Congress of Peru Eduardo Salhuana will lead a delegation to China from Jan. 5 to 11 at the invitation of Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee. ■

Peru and Ecuador hit with huge waves; ports temporarily closed