Avocado
Spain has created the Avocado and Mango Inter-branch Organization
2023-11-30 00:00
The Avocado and Mango Inter-branch Organization, which is made up of producer and marketing associations of both products, was constituted to encourage national consumption, promote research and innovation, improve knowledge of production and the market, and promote supply regulation measures.
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South American avocado companies join forces
2023-11-30 00:00
Through a comprehensive strategic alliance between the Chilean avocado producing and exporting company, Cabilfrut, together with Green SuperFood - an avocado production company in Colombia and additional operations in Brazil - have joined forces to enhance their offer with commercial programs in
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First container of Rwandan avocados arrives in the Netherlands
2023-11-29 00:00
On Monday, November 27, the first reefer container of Rwandan avocados arrived at Avor in the Netherlands. Rwanda's ambassador to the Netherlands, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, his colleague Jean Hugues Mukama, Nico Spruijt of Avor, and Tom Bouwman of Flying Swans were there to welcome it.
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"High prices cause lag in avocado demand"
2023-11-29 00:00
"Hass avocado volumes have remained stable these past few weeks, but they're mostly smaller sizes (20 to 32)," says Elena Rogojnikova of The Greenery. "Arrivals from Chile in November were still surprisingly high (34% of total exports to Europe). Israel, where volumes keep rising despite the
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Israel avocado, citrus production and markets overview
2023-11-29 00:00
The harvesting, packing and exports of avocados, citrus and dates are ongoing in Israel as volunteers stepped in to help out due to a shortage of people. According to an overview by Yosi Knop, marketing and sales manager at Galilee Export in Israel, “The unfortunate on-going situation keeps
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Chile’s avocado exports up by 25%
2023-11-28 08:00
Chilean producers expect a bumper avocado crop in 2023/24, due to favourable climatic conditions and abundant rainfall in the winter. FAS/Santiago estimates that avocado production will total 200,000 tons, a 21.2% rise from 2022/23. Area planted will total 32,710 hectares, up 1%. Exports for the
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“Leave your chair and get on the back of a mule in Colombia”
2023-11-28 00:00
Buyers and importers of avocados, mangoes, lemons and exotic fruits are challenged by rural growers deep in the highlands of Colombia to “get out of your comfort zones, leave your chair and get on the back of a mule,” says Claudia Bernal, owner of Mountain Range Produce.
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"There aren't too many avocado trees, it just doesn't rain"
2023-11-28 00:00
The Hass avocado harvest will begin soon in Andalusia and the Valencian Community, but their situations are very different. Avocado producers in Malaga, which concentrates 40.1% of the total avocado area in Spain, are concerned about the drought, which has forced the approval of restrictions
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The affordability factor on avocados
2023-11-28 00:00
While the overall avocado crop remains comparable to last year, there is a noticeable difference in this year’s harvest. “This season has brought a significant increase in smaller fruit from Mexico, making up the majority of the current supply,” says Amanda Horney of London Fruit, which
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Chilean and Colombian suppliers form avocado alliance
2023-11-27 16:00
Two of South America’s major produce exporters have effectively joined forces to develop their sales of fresh avocados on the international market.
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60 speakers will take part in Territorio Aguacate to boost the sector with their knowledge.
2023-11-27 00:00
The fifth edition of Territorio Aguacate will be held on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 November at Plaza Mayor Medellín. This fair, the epicentre of the Hass avocado agro-industry, will feature the fruit of Colombian origin. In addition, its aim is to create a
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"We will send small volumes from Tanzania in December, then 15-17 containers per week in late January"
2023-11-27 00:00
The Avolicious brand of avocados was launched this year by the AVO Distribution Group, the brand supplies premium avocados primarily from Tanzania and Kenya.
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"Colombia is one of the countries that is most receptive of novelties. The production of avocados has in fact tripled over the past few years. The fact that hectares are increasing also means that waste is increasing, i.e. those fruits not suitable to be exported due to their grades, aesthetic
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Same district convinces farmers to grow avocados instead of khat
2023-11-24 00:00
The Same District Council in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, has launched a campaign to encourage farmers to switch from cultivating khat, a crop deemed illegal, to growing avocados. This initiative aims to change the farmers' mindset and improve their economic well-being by offering a more profitable
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APEAM celebrates its 26 anniversary
2023-11-23 00:00
The Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico (APEAM) is celebrating its 26th anniversary as the only facilitator in Mexico for the export of Hass avocado.
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Optimism in Australian avocado industry despite climatic concerns
2023-11-23 00:00
The Australian avocado industry is experiencing a significant turn this season, marked by favourable weather and promising market developments. John Tyas, CEO of Avocados Australia, is optimistic yet realistic about the sector's current state and future trajectory.
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Yunnan province avocados are a lucrative fruit for the region
2023-11-22 00:00
Avocados have become a local specialty of Menglian Dai, Lahu, and Wa Autonomous County in Pu'er city, in Yunnan Province. Large-scale production in the county accounts for nearly 80 percent of China's total fresh avocado output. With 7,206 hectares of land under cultivation, the county has
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The Ugandan government has rolled out a Shs400 million Hass avocado growing project in Kabale district. Some 43,300 seedlings were delivered - at a cost of Shs8,000 - each to be planted during the rainy season. The project will supplement the existing government programs of wealth creation that
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"Huelva has potential for avocado cultivation".
2023-11-20 00:00
Huelva's avocado production has experienced exponential growth in recent years. Data from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture show that in 2018 there were only 25 hectares in production in the province, while in 2022 this figure had increased exponentially to 1,800 hectares. Huelva has
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Avocado charged after date
2023-11-17 00:00
A woman has criticized her date in London on social media for asking her to pay extra for an avocado during their dinner. She shared her story and associated messaging on TikTok. During their night out, they agreed to split the bill and each pay half. However, the next day the woman received a
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