Avocado
Northland iwi opened new avocado orchard this week
2023-12-15 00:00
Northland iwi Te Uri o Hau opened the first stage of its new avocado orchard this week. It hopes to tap into a market that’s worth $230 million a year to the New Zealand economy. The orchard is located just a short drive away from Te Kopuru on the Pouto Peninsula on the west coast of
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Butterball buzz in the avocado industry
2023-12-15 00:00
While other South African retailers need to import avocados from Spain, Israel and Tanzania, Pick n Pay through their fresh produce suppliers are excited about their low carbon footprint offering which they call Butterball avocados.
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Avocado bread launched
2023-12-15 00:00
It's avocado-mania in the Discount stores
2023-12-14 00:00
Growth of 113 points in value and 130 in volume over 4 years. Analyses by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor certify an overwhelming performance of the avocado in discount stores;
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Larger volume of Spanish persimmons shipped to the US this season
2023-12-14 00:00
Known for being an importer of citrus and avocados, LGS Specialty Sales also has a niche persimmon program. “From late November through early February, we source our persimmons from Spain,” says Peter Creager, Senior Account Manager with the company. While the season started a bit earlier
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Maersk sees great opportunities for elevating Colombian avocado logistics at Territorio Aguacate 2023
2023-12-14 00:00
According to Maersk, participating in the dynamic Territorio Aguacate event in Medellin, Colombia, offered great opportunities, offering a chance to establish strong connections with customers from the Colombian avocado market. At the event, the Maersk team actively engaged with members of the
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Avocados From Mexico brand keeps on growing
2023-12-13 13:00
Alvaro, this past year has beena record year for avocado sales for Avocados From Mexico (AFM). What do you put this continued growth down to?
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Trops expands in Portugal
2023-12-12 00:00
Trops, the company from Vélez-Málaga that specializes in avocado and mango, is once again news due to its expansion plans. The company, which recently announced its goals to strengthen its presence in Cadiz, has now revealed similar plans for Tavira, Portugal, where it plans to add a new
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"Third import season of Tanzanian avocados underway"
2023-12-12 00:00
The consumption of avocados in India has grown significantly, Abdul Kadir Memon, Director of Indian fruit importer Abacate International, states: “The avocado market in India has experienced a phenomenal surge. Over the last few years, the market size has consistently doubled, echoing the
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Australian avocado exporting is set to get FASTA
2023-12-12 00:00
On 7 December an important research forum took place hosted jointly by Avocados Australia (AAL) and the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Redlands Research Facility in Cleveland, Queensland. The event brought together professionals with the
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Citrosol's avocado solutions stand out in Colombia
2023-12-12 00:00
Citrosol has participated, once again, in Territorio Aguacate, the leading event in the sector organised by Corpohass and held on 29 and 30 November 2023 in Medellín. In its fifth edition, this event brought together more than 130 companies from all over the world, offering a unique space
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The gross value of production (GVP) for Australian avocados was estimated at $574 million in 2022-23. According to Avocados Australia’s Facts at a Glance 2022/23 Report, this is a return to the 2020/21 level.
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The drought has had a strong impact on Malaga's mango and avocado crops severely affecting producers. One of these producers is Antonio Sarmiento, 85, who has been producing tropical crops for more than four decades and currently manages a 20-hectare farm in Benamocarra with his five children.
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Drought in Spain seriously affecting mango and avocado production
2023-12-08 00:00
Severe drought conditions in Spain are causing devastating losses for avocado and mango farms, with production plummeting by 80%. Many farmers are witnessing the unprecedented effects of the drought, leading to significantly reduced mango production from 300,000 to 70,000 kilos. Avocado crops
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Aldi’s festive veg staples available from just 15p
2023-12-07 00:00
Greece claims two top spots for the world's best fruits
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Kenya sees avocado export to India as a valuable opportunity
2023-12-07 00:00
Kenya is celebrating India's decision to open its market to Kenyan avocados, recognizing this move as a valuable opportunity for local farmers. During President William Ruto's visit to India, he extended an invitation to Indian companies to invest in diverse sectors in Kenya, including
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The TOMRA Neon, a new blueberry pre-harvester with sophisticated AI (artificial intelligence) technology, addresses the challenges of automated harvesting. Joshua Miers-Jones, Global Category Director Blueberry and Avocado at TOMRA Food, explains how.
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South Africa hopes to kick off avo exports to China by February 2024
2023-12-05 00:00
South Africa hopes the requisite protocols will be in place by February next year to start exporting avocados to China.
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Gross value of production for Australian avocados has bounced back to 2020-21 level
2023-12-05 00:00
According to Avocados Australia’s “Facts at a Glance 2022/23 Report”, the gross value of production (GVP) for Australian avocados was estimated at $574 million in 2022-23, which is a return to the 2020/21 level. Key statistics like this about the Australian avocado industry can be found on
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Avocado producer launches second half of global sourcing campaign
2023-12-05 00:00
Mission Produce, Inc. announced the rollout of the second part of its ‘Discover the Mission Advantage’ campaign to highlight its diversified global sourcing strategy, starting at the New York Produce Show. Mission Produce holds long-standing relationships with growers around the world, is
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