Avocado

The Makueni County Government in Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to establish an Export Supply Hub (ESH). This initiative is designed to reduce post-harvest losses and improve access to international markets for mangoes, avocados, and French beans. read more

In a notable development within the agribusiness sector, avocado prices in Vietnam have risen to approximately US$1.54 per kilogram, marking a 100% increase from last year and reaching a five-year high. This price escalation is linked to a supply shortage. Hien, a farmer from Lam Dong, read more

Malaga's avocado harvest season is in its final stretch, with a 20% increase in volume over the previous year. However, production volume has not yet reached pre-drought levels. "The trees still have a lot of water stress," said Antonio Rodriguez, the Secretary General of COAG in Malaga. read more

A wide variety of fruits, both common and exotic, are being imported into Telangana from other Indian states and abroad. These include apples, guavas, oranges, pomegranates, strawberries, grapes, kiwis, avocados, and dragon fruits. Among these, apples, dragon fruits, and avocados are some of the most popular imports. read more

The Nakuru County Government in Kenya has distributed 91,000 avocado seedlings to local farmers, aiming to enhance avocado production. Leonard Bor, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, highlighted the initiative's focus on empowering farmers with a high-value crop. read more

The Moroccan avocado campaign has experienced a decline in exports since last December. Due to dissatisfaction with prices, many growers chose to leave the fruit on the trees. Consequently, by January 2025, half of the country's avocado production remained unharvested, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na awokado na Cinco de Mayo - święto o wysokiej konsumpcji awokado - wygląda podobnie jak w ubiegłym roku. "To święto zawsze cieszy się dużym zainteresowaniem. Detaliści i publiczność są bardzo podekscytowani Cinco," mówi Rob Ybarra, wiceprezes wykonawczy Villita Avocados, dodając, że read more

Key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors gathered in Kampala to validate Uganda's national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the upcoming three years. This event marks the culmination of collaborative efforts spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry. read more

Morelos could become the third Mexican state to enter the lucrative avocado export market. The state government is progressing in its strategy to promote Morelos avocados in international markets, particularly in the US, to diversify the state's exportable products and generate revenue. read more

W tym Wielkanoc, Grupa Costa miała awokado z wyrytymi laserowo postaciami wielkanocnymi na ich skórce. Próba, która odbywała się w 20 wybranych sklepach Woolworths w Victorii, jest częścią szerszego zaangażowania Costy w zrównoważony rozwój i zaangażowanie konsumentów. We współpracy z "The Packaging Hippie" Giladem. read more

Morocco’s avocado success story sounds like a horticultural fairy tale: in a short span of time, a serene part of North Africa has transformed into one of the most promising new suppliers of this creamy, green fruit. For retailers and importers in search of exceptional produce, Moroccan avocados provide a unique option. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes based on online listings. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl. The price survey is conducted at the end of the week. Avocado Click here to enlarge Hoogvliet offers a read more

The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, organized a virtual event called "Our Wealth: The Avocado", which highlighted the historical, cultural, and economic significance of avocados. The event specifically focused on small-scale producers and Mexico's position in the global avocado production industry. read more

Avocado is a global product with an important trade role for the Netherlands. The country serves as Europe's gateway for avocados from overseas. Imports into the Netherlands have increased by a quarter over the past five years, reaching more than half a billion kilos. In monetary terms, imports read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global market leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified... read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified" read more

Imports to the Netherlands have increased by a quarter to over half a billion kilograms in the past five years. In terms of value, imports have increased by more than 50% to 1.7 billion euros, as shown by the Avocado Factsheet from GroentenFruit Huis. read more

Po sezonie naznaczonym trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi i logistycznymi zatorami, peruwiańskie eksporty awokado Hass mają znacząco wzrosnąć w 2025 roku. PromPerú i ProHass szacują, że eksport może wzrosnąć o 37% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, po trzech latach stagnacji lub spadku produkcji. read more

Ms. Grace Mutai, a farmer from Aonet village in Bomet County, Kenya, switched from growing maize to cultivating avocados after realizing their viability in the area. At first, she encountered difficulties due to her lack of agronomic expertise, resulting in only two out of her initial four seedlings surviving. read more

Behind the success of Morocco's relatively new blueberry and avocado industries lies the decline of the strawberry sector, which is becoming less attractive to growers. Acharki Abdeslam, director of the Interprofessional Federation of Soft Fruit in Morocco (Interproberries Morocco), is the key figure driving this shift. read more