Avocado

The avocado industry has been experiencing continuous growth in recent years, mainly fueled by the increasing demand in Europe. However, challenges such as weather conditions, international competition, and new regulations have emerged as barriers that producers need to overcome in order to remain competitive in the market. Frutand exports Hass avocados from Colombia. read more

The Colombian agro-export sector experienced a 38% growth in 2024, with exports reaching $585 million. This growth was fueled by products like Hass avocados, Tahiti limes, and gulupas, which have enhanced Colombia's presence in Europe and the United States. "Colombia has become Europe's read more

The Portuguese avocado season is looking positive, as the industry is growing every year. According to Tomás Ferreira, Head of Commercial, Logistics, and Marketing for Portuguese fruit exporter Granfer, this growth is also attributed to a collaboration with another company. "The avocado season has... read more

If there is one food that cannot be missing from the Chilean table, it's avocado. Its versatility and flavor make it a star product of local cuisine. The numbers confirm it: in 2024, Chileans consumed a record 8.6 kilos of avocado per person per year, positioning the country as the world's. read more

W połowie sezonu na awokado w Meksyku, źródła branżowe informują, że ilości z Michoacan są mniejsze niż początkowo oczekiwano. To również odzwierciedla się na rynku w USA, gdzie ceny utrzymują się znacznie powyżej 70 USD za karton (FOB Teksas) dla kalibru 48 przez większość czasu. read more

Jednym z największych wyzwań w branży rolniczej jest marnotrawienie żywności, zwłaszcza owoców, które nie spełniają standardów wizualnych. Jednakże, to marnotrawstwo może być źródłem innowacji. Firma z Dominikany odkryła alternatywny sposób wykorzystania tych owoców w celu produkcji zdrowego produktu i redukcji.

One of the biggest challenges in the agricultural industry is food waste, particularly of fruits that do not meet visual standards. However, this waste can be a source of innovation. A company from the Dominican Republic discovered a culinary alternative to produce a healthy product and reduce. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc., a global company in the avocado industry and a provider of value-added fresh food, has released its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ending on January 31, 2025. The total net sales amounted to $154.4 million, marking a 21.0% increase from the same quarter in the previous year. The sales in the fresh segment. read more

Steady shipments of avocados from Colombia have been entering the U.S. market. According to Andrew, "The previous avocado crop began in November/December and continued through January/February, and we have never before seen such high volumes during these months. This marks the first occasion where we will have Colombian avocados available year-round." read more

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) has responded to this week's call by celebrity UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh to boycott the fruit, stating that avocados have been unfairly scapegoated. read more

A collaborative research project involving anthropologists and evolutionary biologists from the U.S., along with a colleague from the Smithsonian Institution, has uncovered evidence of avocado domestication dating back 7,500 years in what is now Honduras. The results of this study were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. read more

The 2025 South African avocado season has begun, and the first small amounts of fruit are expected to arrive in Europe and the UK by the end of the week. read more

A prominent UK avocado supplier has responded to calls from celebrity UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh this week to boycott the fruit. read more

The consumption of avocados in Italy is rapidly growing year after year, to the point where we can talk about a real green revolution in line with a global trend that continues to strengthen. Although our country has not yet read more

The Mexican avocado market is facing a scenario of uncertainty after the announcement of 25% tariffs by the U.S. government; a measure that has been postponed twice and is now expected to come into force on April 2. This situation has generated concern among producers and exporters, who are read more

Avocado has significant growth potential in Paraguay and could emerge as a crucial component of its agro-industry. Over the past three years, avocado has experienced a yearly growth rate of 25%, thanks to factors like favorable climatic conditions, high yields per hectare, and increasing domestic demand. read more

The Spanish avocado specialist Montosa has been awarded the MujerAGROseal, a certification that distinguishes companies that apply active equality policies in the workplace. read more

Dole France has announced a new partnership with perishable logistics specialist Primever that aims to revive the Port of Sète's role as a major hub for importing fruits such as citrus, bananas, avocados, and mangoes. read more

The plantations are concentrated in three zones: Itapúa, Alto Paraná, and Cordillera, with the current annual production standing at around 7,500 tons. read more

The Spanish company Frutas Montosa, specialized in avocado production, has been recognized with the seal.

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Mimo że 25% cło na eksport awokado z Meksyku do Stanów Zjednoczonych zostało tymczasowo zawieszone 6 marca 2025 roku po zaledwie trzech dniach obowiązywania, producenci i eksporterzy wyrazili obawy, że może to stać się stałą polityką. Według Salvadora Mirandy Aguilara, przedstawiciela read more