Avocado

In Levubu, people still talk about the devastating flood of 2000, which marked the end of avocado farming in the region. "The farm essentially became unproductive. In 2001, I was removing dead and dying avocado trees," says Chris James from the Vreemdeling ('Foreigner') farm, near Makhado. read more

Not so long ago, avocado consumption was uncommon in Spain. However, in just a few years, it has become widely popular and is now commonly found, even in the form of guacamole, in the ready-to-eat segment. The Costa Tropical is now recognized as another important production area for this highly valued fruit in Europe. read more

The latest update on data regarding Italian fruit and vegetable exports, released by Istat and analyzed by Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, confirms the positive trend that has been strengthening since the beginning of the year. In the first four months of 2025, the trade balance shows a surplus of 260 million. read more

Global fresh fruit markets are currently experiencing significant structural changes, as indicated in Rabobank's most recent World Fruit Map released in July 2025. Although several trends from the 2018 edition persist, such as the high demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the leading roles of the U.S. and Europe in fruit imports, there are also emerging developments worth noting. read more

Walmart customer calls cops after his self-checkout avocado mishap charged $1,300
A Walmart customer called the police after mistakenly overcharging himself for avocados at the self-checkout kiosk and then accused the store of "robbing" him. The unusual incident was reported by a Walmart employee. read more

The first ASEAN Avocado Seminar will be held from July 18 to 20 at Robinson Lifestore in the Tak region of Thailand, specifically in the Mae Sot district. The Italian company Amenduni Nicola Spa will participate in the event as well. The company specializes in manufacturing machinery for extracting avocado oil. read more

The lime situation is finally improving after difficult months. Avocados are currently facing a crisis, while mangoes and ginger are affected by logistical pressures and overlapping supply issues. Giorgio Donnarumma, the sales manager of Milan-based Nuovafrutta, reports a highly fragmented situation. read more

Po ponad dekadzie współpracy między Ministrem Rolnictwa Gwatemali a USDA-APHIS, kraj Ameryki Środkowej jest bliski zakończenia procesu, który pozwoli mu na eksport awokado odmiany Hass na rynek USA. Wypowiedział to prezydent Anaguacate Francis W. Bruderer.

After more than a decade of cooperation between the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture and USDA-APHIS, the Central American country is close to completing the process that will allow it to export Hass avocados to the U.S. market. This was stated by Anaguacate president Francis W. Bruderer. read more

On the list, as reported by reefertrends, there are two avocado varieties named Tenglong and Zijin, developed independently by the South Guangxi Subtropical Agricultural Research Institute. Both varieties are known for their early maturity: Zijin can already be harvested by read more

The avocado industry in Australia is expanding its presence in international markets, with a consistent supply from eight growing regions spanning from far north Queensland to the southwest of Western Australia. Growers in these regions operate under various climate conditions, ranging from subtropical to... read more

Moroccan avocado cultivation has seen remarkable growth over the past 15 years, as stated by Abdelkader Benchagra from Maroc Avocado, a company with operations in Morocco and the Netherlands. "In 2011/2012, we had to import Moroccan avocados through Spain or France. Local production was still in its early stages." read more

Według raportu RaboResearch, globalna wartość rynku awokado przekracza obecnie 20 miliardów dolarów. Zwiększona produkcja i różnorodność krajów eksportujących zwiększają wolumeny eksportu, ale sezonowe nadwyżki obawiają się niektóre rynki. Rozwiązanie tych problemów może wymagać ciągłego zapotrzebowania. read more

With the fig, pomegranate, and avocado seasons approaching, Turkish agri-tech company FreshSens is encouraging producers to consider shelf-life not just as a means of preservation, but as a strategic asset, according to Sertan Yargovan, sales director at FreshSens: "When you can store avocados for 50+ read more

As reported by reefertrends, the harvest began last month and Brad Siebert, CEO of New Zealand Avocado, anticipates a strong start to exports. Initial estimates suggest that the overall volume of the industry is slightly lower compared to last season. However, it is expected that... read more

The avocado company Westfalia Fruit has recently expanded globally by acquiring Greenpoint Trading, a Dutch foodservice company that specializes in avocados and sells them under the Avojoy brand. read more

The authorities have addressed concerns about misinformation circulating among stakeholders in the horticulture industry regarding Kenyan avocado exports. They clarified that there has been no discussion or proposal to ban the export of fresh avocados. A recent meeting was held on June 25, 2025, focusing on avocado oil. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a specialist in the avocado industry, has finalized the acquisition of Greenpoint Trading B.V., a Dutch food service company that specializes in avocados and owns the popular Avojoy brand. Greenpoint caters to a diverse customer base within the food service industry. read more

Obecne dostawy australijskich awokado pochodzą głównie z regionów uprawnych w Australii Zachodniej i Tristate, z mniejszymi ilościami z południowo-wschodniego Queenslandu i Nowej Południowej Walii. Wygląda na to, że w tym roku będzie mocne zaopatrzenie, a odmiana Hass jest obecnie najbardziej dominującą dostępną odmianą. W... read more

This year, Carlini Avocado made history by sending Brazil's first shipment of Hass avocados to Chile, marking a significant milestone for the Brazilian avocado industry. "We had been working towards entering the Chilean market for years, given its high consumption of Hass avocados and its close proximity. Approval from the SAG finally allowed us to achieve this goal." read more

The avocado import market in India experienced strong growth in the first half of 2025, despite facing challenges such as pricing pressures and quality issues. Ajay TG, General Manager at Westfalia Fruit India, stated: "We started 2025 on a positive note, with increasing demand from retail and food service sectors, leading us to restructure." read more