Avocados
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Avocado Industry, including Avocado growers, Avocado production, and the import and export of Avocado.
Camposol announces restructuring and layoffs
Company said it had been forced to take action to deal with ongoing costs crisis and impact of El Niño
Thai trial success for West Australian avocados
Successful verification shipment paves way for Australian state’s growers to begin exporting
Insights aplenty at first ever Global Tropicals Congress
There is plenty of untapped potential in the tropicals market – provided you get the quality and consistency right
Westfalia USA unveils zero-plastic avo packaging
Avocado specialist becomes the first produce brand to partner with CIRT as it strives to make recycling easy for everyone
Aldi to exclusively stock Australian avocados
Australian arm of international supermarket chain commits to stocking locally-grown avocados
Mission Produce sees Q3 income and revenue fall
Steve Barnard says quarterly performance was in line with expectations, with avocado sales volumes up 23 per cent
Grupo HAME acquires Peru’s Agrokasa
Deal allows Grupo HAME to diversify its existing operations in bananas, palm oil and avocados and move into Peru for first time
Citrosol presents avocado and lime innovations at Global Tropicals Congress
The company will showcase solutions to reduce post-harvest losses in avocado and limes at the inaugural event
WAO triples retail presence
The World Avocado Organization now has partnerships with 30 supermarkets in 12 countries to promote avocado consumption
It’s time to talk tropicals
There’s just one week left to register for Fruitnet’s inaugural Global Tropicals Congress on 14 September
Westfalia expands Mozambique packhouse
Company said the investment underscores its ongoing commitment to the African country
AFM partners with College Football Playoff
AFM introduces ‘Guacgating’ as a new twist on the traditional Homegate to drive sales
IPD presents new opportunities at Fruit Attraction
Avocados, berries and herbs from a range of countries are among the products that will be on show in Madrid next month
South African avocados gain access to China
International summit in South Africa delivers sweet success for South African avocados in China
Westfalia: India’s avocado market “ripe and ready”
Growth in consumer demand can grow significantly, says supplier, whose joint venture with Sam Agri could see new ripening centres open across the country
All change for Peruvian avocado markets
Chile enters the top three destinations for first half of 2023, displacing the US market
Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
HAB looks back on decade of growth built on positive health messaging
Board celebrates 10th anniversary of Fresh Avocados – Love One Today and first research publication
Weather keeps Peru’s avocado export growth in check
Shipments almost doubled in the five years to 2022, but climatic events have wiped out this year’s expected double-digit increase
Sean Bagheri named commercial director of Mission Produce Europe
He will be responsible for growing European business and establishing direct-to-retail channels
Two South African categories predict export drop
The country’s avocado and citrus export volumes will be down on previous estimations, according to new figures
Big names in fresh produce sign up for Global Tropicals Congress
Dole, AMFresh, Westfalia, Olympic Fruit, Georges Helfer, Wealmoor, and Blue Skies head to The Hague for dynamic day of trendwatching and networking
Westfalia Fruit welcomes new chair of the board
Dr Khotso Mokhele is an internationally recognised scientist who has served on the HMH board since 2013
Brett Lee goes in to bat for Australian avocados in India
Australian cricketer will help promote fruit in India as Australian avocado ambassador
Green Motion presents Luna UCR to California growers
This is the first variety released by the Green Motion platform
Spain spends more on imports
Value of fresh fruit and vegetables imported in the first four months of the year soars by 25 per cent
Successful Australian avocado trial for IG International
Indian importer completes first trial shipment of Australian avocados with The Avolution
UCR to release new high density avocado scion cultivar
Eurosemillas is the worldwide master licensee and will lead the variety’s rollout under the Green Motion platform
Time for a fresh look at tropicals
Global Tropicals Congress offers fresh ideas for sustainable growth in one of fresh produce’s most exciting categories
Cold snap hits Chilean citrus and avocado production
Fedefruta and Asoex in the process of assessing the damage caused by prolonged and extensive frosts
Avocado sales climb at Mission Produce
Second-quarter results include a drop in revenue and an overall net loss for the three-month period
Colombia Avocado Board publishes new handling guide
Manual for South American fruit offers best practices for supply chain consistent quality and consistency
Mission Produce advances UK ripening process
Avocado specialist looks to combat food waste with Avos Mini non-destructive testing technology
Camposol targets Latin American expansion
Company goes for growth in Latin American markets in new diversification drive
PIL delivers first avocados from Africa to Asia with EverFRESH
Shipper now using the CA technology across a number of key refrigerated trade lanes
Camposol and Yonghui deepen partnership
The two parties renew agreement to build upon their previous collaborations, in an effort to bring more quality fruit to consumers