Plans to modernise and expand the main ports of Callao and Paita, as well as the emerging port of Pisco, are designed to raise efficiency, cut costs and safeguard product quality while accommodating Peru’s ever-rising fresh produce exports

A united effort across the food chain – from producers to retailers and consumers – is fundamental to success, says Mark Little, Tesco’s head of food waste reduction, who points out five solutions being used by the retailer that the sector could adopt too

The global vegetable breeding firm is supporting its traditional way of breeding with molecular marker technology to discover lettuce varieties with better shelf-life, but it says greater dialogue is needed with processors

With water availability and consumption among the main concerns for Peruvian suppliers and buyers of their produce, we look at the major initiatives bringing vital and sustainable resources to the country’s northern and southern growing regions

The producer organisation and research body reveal the progress made in the application of remote sensing technology in high value horticultural production, and highlight the benefits such data offers

A major three-year research project could offer ‘Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere’ storage capability to UK growers and packers; opening up availability of home-grown produce to buyers for longer windows

We look at the progress made in Peru’s corporate, social, and environmental responsibility efforts and highlight how UK buyers can get involved to help sustain this maturing produce powerhouse

With plans to expand long-term relationships in the UK and offer new varieties, the country’s citrus body is working on the quality of Peru’s offer to protect its reputation as a reliable supplier

FPC’s Produce Integrity Database aims to build supply chain confidence by helping users to manage and exchange data with suppliers and buyers, plus satisfy due diligence, legal and retail requirements

A new generation of varieties including Victoria, Rosalie, Elizabeth and Riviera aim to represent a substantial step forward in shelf life, flavour, size, availability and value