CanadaHow a Chilean Raspberry Scam Dodged Food Safety Controls From China to CanadaSavePrintRaspberries are pictured during a harvest season at a local farm near Chillan, Chile March 13, 2020. Picture taken March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Jose Luis SaavedraReuters10/6/2020|Updated: 10/6/2020SANTIAGO—In January 2017, Chilean Customs inspectors acted on a tip from a whistleblower: The country’s prized crop of raspberries was under threat.Inspectors raided the offices of Frutti di Bosco, a little-known fruit trading company on the second floor of a tower block in downtown Santiago.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesKai Trump Announces She Underwent Wrist SurgeryJan 07, 2026Philippines Raises Alert Level at Restive Mayon VolcanoJan 06, 2026Popular Japanese Sushi Chain Pays Record $3.2 Million for Tuna in New Year AuctionJan 05, 2026Strong Magnitude-6.2 Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Chugoku RegionJan 05, 2026Related Topicsfood safetyChilean Raspberry Scam