the Chilean blueberry industry is performing according to expectations with a slight 8% increase to date compared to last year and an 8% decrease compared to the 2022-2023 season," says Ruy Barbosa president of the Chilean Blueberry Committee He added that the fruit sent so far has been within expectations from a quality standpoint There has been a notable increase in Group 1 varieties primarily new varieties with all the conditions to compete in any market consists of varieties that require some consideration "These varieties are still capable of competing if handled properly which consists of varieties we do not recommend for export as they cannot reach their destination in optimal condition." Given the evolution of the Chilean blueberry industry Barbosa added that they have seen "a greater emphasis on Group 1 varieties He detailed that Group 1 includes new genetics "such as the new varieties from Hortifrut and Fall Creek which shows that the replacement of varieties is becoming a reality in Chile." According to the president of the Chilean Blueberry Committee He says the industry must "increase and speed up this replacement But there’s a noticeable trend where exporters and producers are beginning to understand that variety replacement is necessary to compete in the future." Regarding the traditional varieties classified within Groups 1 and 2 "but we need to be cautious and do it right." most of the fruit shipped before Christmas had been sold This affected the ideal harvest times and coincided with extremely high temperatures and delays in ship departures started to cause problems "this will be fruit that could be more delicate and will need to be moved with greater speed and care." When asked about the difficulties faced during this campaign this is one of the worst seasons we've experienced in logistics in Chile after the one we had during the pandemic." "the entire Chilean industry focused on cherries." "It seems to me that shipping companies prioritized cherries which affected our ability to compete on equal terms; transporters and the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) were overwhelmed by the huge volume of cherries that Chile had this season," said Barbosa I don’t ignore the importance of this fruit cherries account for almost 50% of all fruit exports from Chile A concentration like the one cherries have today is incredibly risky for the entire industry." Barbosa argued that the logistical crisis was evident for blueberries "Two major shipping companies intermittently shipped to the United States between weeks 52 and 4 the excuse was a strike that was supposedly going to take place but the truth was that they didn’t have enough containers or CA storage there have been issues with transshipment in Panama which has caused uncertainty and delays in the arrival times of shipments." He added that from a logistical standpoint this season has been a real problem that has affected Chile's blueberry industry competitiveness "I believe we need to review our export process We need to be more competitive and agile in shipping our products Our competitors are preparing better than we are A clear example of that is the Chancay port in Peru And we need shipping companies to offer better service because the country's image is affected when we make excuses for why our fruit doesn’t arrive when our customers need it." The challenges have not only been logistical Barbosa pointed out that the market is becoming very complex regarding prices the prices for Chilean blueberries are really bad." He explained that this situation is mainly due to a higher supply from Peru which has also overlapped more than in previous seasons with Chilean blueberries Pruning delays caused this due to the El Niño phenomenon last year they had a larger and later production that overlapped much more with the Chilean window." "Chile is currently facing a complex situation because there is a greater supply of blueberries which becomes even more difficult if we fail on the logistical front." It is essential to examine the work being done in Chile concerning two relevant factors—logistics and prices the leader of the Chilean Blueberry Committee stated "Local producers are making an effort to compete against the larger supply and higher quality of Peruvian blueberries." He added that all their efforts are hindered when faced with logistical problems "We don’t have an adequate service to move our fruit and get it to market in good condition." He called for an industry-wide review "because our sector is called Frutas de Chile (Fruits of Chile) it’s not called Cerezas de Chile (Cherries of Chile) and we all contribute to Frutas de Chile." Ruy Barbosa’s analysis also included the destination markets for Chilean blueberries where the largest volume has been sent to Europe the Netherlands accounted for 40% and the United Kingdom for 7% the United States is in second place with 37% "With no alternatives to ship to the United States many exporters were forced to send their blueberries to Europe." Barbosa added "This will have consequences because much of that fruit didn’t have a clear program and some lots likely didn’t have the conditions for a longer journey The Chilean blueberry industry has been seeking profitability "It’s not easy to face the law of supply and demand The volume from Peru undoubtedly impacts the other blueberry-producing countries needs to make an additional effort in terms of promotions." When Chile was the world’s top blueberry exporter made significant promotional efforts in the major markets around the world to introduce blueberries as Peru is the largest exporter of blueberries and start investing heavily in promotion." He explained that blueberry consumption is rising globally additional promotion and marketing efforts are necessary to move that larger volume with minimal impact on price "If serious promotional efforts are not made the excess supply will continue to push prices downward affecting the profitability of all producers." He said Chilean organic blueberries are highly sought after in markets "Requiring a high level of specialization from certain supermarket chains which means there are boundaries to consider when deciding to pursue this type of production." If you look specifically at the price from week 3 onward it will be very good until the end of the season during the peak season in Peru (November-December) the price of organic blueberries was nearly the same as that of conventional ones He added that "organic blueberries have higher production costs and not everyone can achieve optimal production levels it’s important to understand that while they have a niche market that highlights them this space doesn’t grow as quickly as we would like." the president of the Chilean Blueberry Committee noted that for the Chinese importer he explained that with the development of local blueberry production it is likely that in the medium term they will have production all year round He pointed out that "their production is concentrated between March and August but due to the diversity of climates and the high technological advancement of their crops they are also capable of producing during other months." He added that local supply is mainly complemented by Peruvian which has resulted in a permanent presence of blueberries in wholesale markets and major supermarkets in China "This allows them to have constant movement contributing to the profitability of their business because they have the product all year round," said Barbosa The president of the Chilean Blueberry Committee views China’s growing role in the blueberry industry positively "The fact that the Chinese are producing blueberries means that their enormous population will also get to know the product better and we’ll have higher consumption "I am convinced that blueberries will become the most consumed fruit globally because they combine great adaptability to different regions and climates and offer unmatched nutritional benefits." we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site and show (non-) personalized ads may adversely affect certain features and functions Click below to consent to the above or make granular choices. Your choices will be applied to this site only. You can change your settings at any time or by clicking on the manage consent button at the bottom of the screen A star-studded bash including the likes of Ashley Graham to Candice Swanepoel lit up Rio’s Carnival weekend with glamour V Magazine landed in Brazil for an exclusive celebration with Ray-Ban during Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival weekend Pooling together a wide range of international stars in the realm of fashion the special event brought together an exclusive group of guests at the Instituto Brando Barbosa in the Jardim Botânico area serving as the ultimate hotspot to unveil the arrival of Ray-Ban’s Mega Balorama eyewear model in the country fashion stylist and V’s Fashion Director-at-Large Nicola Formichetti celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur Patrick Ta Film Director and personality Enzo Celulari With an intimate dinner followed by a lively after party the evening tapped into the vibrant spirit of Carnival and the effervescence of Rio’s iconic festivities spotlighting the brand’s commitment to innovation and cultural influence At the heart of the celebration was the Mega Balorama eyewear model—a striking reinvention and evolution of a Ray-Ban classic from the 1960s This bold new model blends contemporary aesthetics with the brand’s signature rebellious spirit available in five dynamic color combinations for those who dare to stand out We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences Barbosa's Gucci gown featured dazzling crystal straps that elegantly adorned her shoulders, while the feather organza skirt added a touch of whimsy and movement to the overall look. The vibrant acid green hue, a signature color in Gucci's latest collection, proved to be a perfect choice for the young actress, highlighting her radiant complexion and dark, flowing locks. The fashion-forward star paired her gown with silver platform sandals, also by Gucci, adding a modern edge to the otherwise ethereal ensemble. Barbosa's choice of accessories was minimal, allowing the dress to take center stage and showcase her natural beauty. This appearance at Cannes comes on the heels of Barbosa's recent success in her native Brazil, where she has garnered critical acclaim for her lead roles in the hit television series "Além da Ilusão" and the feature film "Alemão 2". With several high-profile projects in the works, including the much-anticipated international co-production "Saudade", and a growing fan base spanning Latin America and Europe, Barbosa is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after actresses of her generation. As she continues to captivate audiences both on-screen and on the red carpet, Marina Ruy Barbosa proves that she is not only a talented actress but also a fashion icon in the making. Her fearless approach to style and her ability to effortlessly carry off daring looks like this Gucci acid green gown are sure to inspire fashion enthusiasts around the world. Rain Magazine stands at the forefront of fashion, interweaving the dynamic worlds of music, culture, and art. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb For an EnduroGP racer used to the short tests the three-hour GNCC race format is a big change in training It is a fact brought home to Barbosa as he turned attentions back to the shorter tests in Northern Europe during July the Team Phoenix Racing Honda rider has improved race after race to be consistently knocking on door of podium places With the best result of a second place at the Mason Dixon GNCC Ruy sits sixth in the XC2 class in his rookie season It is a season the always confident Chilean rider is treating as a learning curve and move on to beat the Americans at their own game in 2022 Enduro21 caught up with Barbosa to find out just how different as he jumped back to GPs on Alex Salvini’s big Honda CRF450RX for two rounds in Estonia and Sweden Ruy Barbosa: “I was at home in Chile packing things to go to Brasil for a race at the end of July and I got a call from Alex Salvini asking me if I wanted to come to race two EnduroGP rounds – Estonia and Sweden – as a fill in rider for him “I’m racing the GNCC this year As you all know it’s a cross-country style championship with three-hour races where you pit to refuel twice It’s quite different to the EnduroGP races here in Europe “I accepted Salvini’s offer because I wanted to be back here (EnduroGP) it has been my school and the series that has seen me grow as a rider “I came to Europe and raced in Estonia it was tough as I barely had time to test the bike and prep it Then in Sweden I didn’t go as fast as I would like to but I was able to post even the second fastest time in some special test and I finished third in Junior 2 on Sunday I was really happy to be back and meet everyone again and I want to thank Alex and his S2 Motorsport for this opportunity.” I thought it would come easier because I train hard and my fitness level is good but my training is focused on resistance for the cross-country races the big difference is that in GNCC you don't walk the route The tracks are about 16 or 18 kilometres long and you’re not as tired as here [GPs] before the race We walked the special tests from Wednesday and for around seven or eight hours a day “Another difference is GNCC runs for three hours full gas like it is a 30-minute motocross race And we never worry about times since we compete against each other on the track “Fighting inside the woods with other riders and that often misleads you because you feel that you are going fast but in reality you are going slower than you expected “Coming back to GPs I found it hard to post fast times on the first day in Estonia but then we talked witht the team and we made some small modifications for the Swedish GP on the front of the bike I preferred that terrain over the one in Estonia [sandy] I was able to attack to finish as high as I could I managed to be on the podium on the second day.” We always run between three hours and 15-20 minutes we only do one hour motocross heats without stopping or a sprint-type training with several 15-minute full gas heats one after the other the type of training that we do in the US is focused on racing each other on the track “It's something I wasn't used to before that's why I did a lot of motocross to know how to overtake or how to feel when you have a rider behind Those things helped me to adapt to this type of racing It took me five races to get into the rhythm Before that I would ride fast for two hours and in the last one the Americans would fly pass me.” “In the eight and nineth races I have finished second and fourth but I still have something in the tank for the last hour Returning to EnduroGP has been hard because I felt like I was going fast I had to go from riding at a 80% to a 110% you have to go all out in the special tests in GPs “That's why I tried to be more aggressive than normal in the second GP I was trying to be the Ruy from the previous years when I was the Youth World Champion in 2018 I'm a fighter and I gave all that I got these two weekends.” “The truth is that now I have the GNCC as a priority and my expectations are to win the GNCC in the United States but it will be a good experience for next year when I will stay there to fight for the first place I would like to return to EnduroGP in 2023 or 2024 “The Chilean Federation has not found enough financial support to race the ISDE in Italy so we will not be there it as a national team Let's see if we can do it next year…” Photo Credit: Andrea Belluschi & Nicki Martínez | Enduro21 + Ruy Barbosa Create a personal Enduro21 account to access our new forum receive exclusive competitions and money saving offers Enduro21 is all about motorcycle enduro and off-road riding. Read more Donations to Enduro21 can make a huge difference to what we do Learn more We're on the lookout for writers, photographers, videographers and enduro enthusiasts, from all around the world. Read more This website uses cookies that are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the privacy policy By accepting this OR scrolling this page OR continuing to browse By 2024-01-05T13:04:00+00:00 Ruy Barbosa or Northbay Chile has been appointed as the interim president of the Chilean Blueberry Committee following the departure of Felipe Silva last month He will hold the position until a new president and board of directors is elected once the current season has concluded Silva said his decision to leave was based on the need to dedicate more time to personal matters. “We want to thank Felipe Silva for his dedication time and affection that he gave to the industry in his capacity as president of the Committee during the last four years,” the committee said in a statement It also welcomed Barbosa and his “willingness to accept the position and work for the development of our industry.” Barbosa takes the helm of the committee at a crucial time for the Chilean industry which has struggled to adapt to the rise in global competition Andres Armstrong said varietal replacement along with proper agricultural management and productive and logistical efficiency are crucial to compete in today’s market “It is not just about having good quality fruit – if we are not efficient it will be difficult to continue participating in the market,” Armstrong said “We need to produce more kilos per hectare at lower costs for example in developing varieties with lower water requirements The committee has generated consensus among growers on leaving some varieties out of the supply of fresh blueberries for export due to their poor results at destination This process has meant a decrease in Chile’s export volume which fell from a peak of 117,000 tonnes in 2020/21 to 87,000 tonnes last season Leaving varieties out along with the incorporation of new genetics has meant a gradual but consistent improvement of the varietal mix exported from Chile the CBC has decided to implement a variety validation programme to give growers reliable independent and public information on the behaviour of new varieties in the different parts the country thereby reducing the risks associated with incorporating new genetics developed outside of Chile Forecast for the 2023/24 point to an export crop of 76,500 tonnes of fresh blueberries Site powered by Webvision Cloud Inside the intimate space, the collection’s presentation film played on a floor-to-ceiling wall, surround sound pulsating throughout. A lone seat occupied the middle, and a couple of viewers at time, already set with cocktails in hand, could pause and allow themselves to be fully engulfed in Tisci’s vision. Photo: Courtesy of Burberry1/13Bella Hadid Photo: Courtesy of Burberry2/13Guests enjoyed Burberry's Spring 2022 collection presentation film playing on a floor-to-ceiling wall in an immersive, intimate space. Photo: Courtesy of Burberry3/13Devon Lee Carlson Photo: Courtesy of Burberry4/13Lori Harvey Ruy Barbosa will take a break from the EnduroGP World Championship where he took the Youth world title in 2018 to avoid the long period of no racing due to the ongoing Covid crisis in Europe The 2021 EnduroGP championship will not start until May and with that in mind Barbosa has taken the choice to stay in the Americas to compete this season “My biggest goal is to win a world title again,” says Ruy “But I will wait for everything to normalize the team believes that running in the United States is the best alternative.” The 22-year-old rider had already made the switch to Honda in 2021 and leaves behind his old team – the JET Zanardo Husqvarna led by Franco Myer. Ruy is expected to use the extended Honda Racing family to enrol in Phoenix Racing Honda and compete in the XC2 category of the Grand National Cross-Country and the US Sprint Enduro at the controls of a Honda CRF 250 RX A post shared by Ruy Barbosa 🇨🇱 (@ruy14) Switching world championship tests for the brutal three hours of cross-country racing at GNCC is quite a trade-off as many GP riders who have tried will attest and it will be interesting to see how the usually flamboyant Barbosa deals with the new discipline The new US Sprint Enduro series will be more familiar.  Barbosa will join another new recruit to the Pheonix Racing Honda Team Cody Barnes who moves from the Beta USA team this year alongside Tristan Landrum.  A post shared by Phoenix Racing Honda (@phxracinghonda) Barbosa hopes to be able to travel to Europe this year to compete in the ISDE for his country from August 30 to September 4 in the Lombardy region. The 2021 GNCC season kicks-off on February 21 at Big Buck.  Photos: Andrea Belluschi + Nicki Martínez | Enduro21 © Enduro21 / Future7Media Limited. All rights reserved. This website uses cookies that are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the privacy policy. By accepting this OR scrolling this page OR continuing to browse, you agree to our privacy policy. Univision's sister network UniMás is set to premiere "Totalmente Diva," a new telenovela from Brazil. The story stars Marina Ruy Barbosa in a modern fairytale, rag-to-richess success. Also starring in the soap are Juliana Paes and Fábio Assunção. The premiere of the series will take place on Tuesday, June 13 at 8pm/7c. Read the complete official synopsis below and tell us what you think! SYNOPSIS: With an engaging story featuring a captivating cast, “Totalmente Diva” is a modern fairytale that will win the audience’s heart right from the very beginning. After escaping sexual harassment by her own drunken stepfather, Eliza (Marina Ruy Barbosa) runs away from home with the help of her mother, Gilda (Leona Cavalli), to try her luck in the big city. Her ultimate dream is to provide a better life for her mother and siblings. But life in the big city turns out to be harder than she had envisioned. After being robbed on her very first day there, Eliza ends up living in the streets. That is how she meets Jonatas (Felipe Simas), a young “street entrepreneur”, as he likes to be called while he looks after parking spaces and sells candy by traffic lights. Eliza starts selling flowers to make a living with his help and they both develop a true friendship destined to become the most beautiful love story. In spite of having her career as a life priority, Carolina is eager to become a mother - particularly if it means for Arthur to be the father. Seduction and audacity play a key role in their turbulent relationship. The latest betting game they engage in sees Arthur risking his modeling agency, Excalibur, by taking on an almost impossible mission: transforming shabby flower girl Eliza into a model able to win the Totalmente Diva beauty contest. As Eliza goes through a major makeover, Arthur falls madly in love with her. On the other hand, Eliza feels torn between Jonatas’ love and Arthur’s spell. Meanwhile, Carolina finds strength in this betrayal to win the bet and see the modeling agent dig in the dirt. In order to achieve this goal, she recruits Cassandra (Juliana Paiva), a contestant with no limits when it comes to sabotage her biggest opponent Eliza. With over 30 million viewers in Brazil and Portugal, “Totalmente Diva” was a massive audience hit and a true lab of innovations. Shot partially in Australia and Uruguay and taking place within the fashion business, the telenovela is a romantic story about overcoming life’s obstacles. © 2025 Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. The manufacturers of a new brand of luxury black toilet paper in Brazil have been accused of racism for using the slogan “Black is Beautiful” as part of an advertising campaign starring a famous white actress The Personal VIP Black toilet paper was launched on Monday by Santher with a glossy advertising campaign starring Marina Ruy Barbosa blue-eyed actor who appears naked except for swaths of the black toilet paper Black activists and commentators accused the company of appropriating the name of a cultural movement from the 1960s that spread around the world and was also used by South African anti-apartheid campaigner Steve Biko “People died so that this expression could be revered until today. People continue dying and this expression is more important and vital than never before,” Rio-based writer Anderson França wrote on Facebook “But in Brazil if you key in #blackisbeautiful you are going to find ass paper.” França’s post was shared thousands of times as anger over the campaign spread across social media “In Brazil #Blackisbeautiful is not a cause, now [it] is toilet paper. Where do black lives matter?” wrote one Twitter user “We see racism in everything or are you conveniently blind?” tweeted another A gente vê racismo em tudo ou cês são convenientemente cegos? #blackisbeautiful #personalvipblack pic.twitter.com/SEaxkoxj57 Santher and Neogama – the São Paulo advertising agency responsible for the campaign – said that they regretted any offense caused and removed the slogan from their campaign a leading black lawyer in Rio who chairs the National Truth Commission of Black Slavery in Brazil said the controversy was the latest in a string of incidents involving Brazil’s advertising industry “When these adverts suggest this type of subliminal racism they should be removed because they reinforce the teaching of racism,” Adami said Although more than half of Brazil’s population identifies as black or mixed race advertising and television predominantly use white faces features dozens of staff in a photo on its Facebook page Join our VIP Club for exclusive giveaways and members only events Supermodel Bella Hadid arrived in a monochromatic khaki ensemble Sporting a modernized interpretation of the classic Burberry trench asymmetrical piece was the perfect topper for her coordinating stirrup leggings and sheer cutout bustier A compilation of luxe leathers, rich knits, fashionable fringe, and unconventional suiting, this style set certainly arrived dressed for the occasion. 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