Avocado

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has urged the implementation of quotas on Mexican avocado imports from March to September in order to safeguard US producers and reestablish market equilibrium. read more

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) is enjoying the advantages of its decision to bring social media marketing in-house across its primary European markets earlier this year. read more

World innovations on avocado and mango, minor fruit species of tropical and subtropical origin, organic nursery gardening, rootstocks and innovation in horticulture, plant patents. These are the themes at the center of Plant Nursery, the exhibition dedicated to innovation in the field. read more

Western Australia is currently in the primary avocado production season, following the conclusion of the Tristate season. Recent weather conditions in the past two weeks have brought challenging rainfall across WA, leading to some short-term disruptions. However, conditions are now improving, enabling the harvest and supply to resume. read more

Focus on avocado and mango, new varieties, breeding, minor fruit species of tropical and subtropical origin, organic farming, rootstocks, plant patents, new commercial strategies. These are some of the topics at the center of Plant Nursery, the trade fair dedicated to innovation. read more

ProDominicana focuses on the development of the Dominican agricultural sector and the initiatives put in place to assist exporters in the face of current market difficulties. "Our primary agricultural export products include avocado, mango, banana, and pineapple. Nevertheless, we are observing a significant growth in the emerging sector. read more

Among the projects that Lidl Italy is carrying out for the fruit and vegetable department, the one related to avocados is certainly one of the most significant. And not by chance. National per capita consumption has exponentially increased from 100 to 800 grams per year in ten. read more

In the agricultural desert of La Joya, located 1,600 meters above sea level and surrounded by mountains in the south of Peru, a team of professionals is assisting hundreds of small-scale farmers to become competitive suppliers to markets in Chile, China, and even Europe. At the heart of this transformation read more

The Spanish avocado season has started a few weeks ago with the initial harvests of smooth-skinned varieties. Moreover, the first Hass avocados are already being picked in the earliest regions. However, European markets continue to have a high-quality supply from the Southern Hemisphere. read more

The tariff update that became effective on November 13, 2025, is anticipated to impact sourcing patterns and cost structures in the U.S. fruit market. As per the updated policy, the United States eliminated tariffs on a wide range of fruit products, such as avocados, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, read more

In recent years, avocado has become an increasingly popular product in Italy as well. National per capita consumption has indeed increased from 100 to 800 grams in ten years. This is just one of the data points revealed today during the press conference organized by Lidl Italia in Giarre. read more

The Central American avocado season is in full swing, but exports from Mexico to Europe are not going as well as Aztec Fruits had hoped. The exporter group, which has a sales office in Leuven, is working closely with local growers to supply Europe. However, the European market is proving challenging. read more

Peruvian avocado exports are expected to reach 1 million tonnes within the next few years, as stated by José Antonio Castro, president of the industry association ProHass. read more

Avocado growers in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, are establishing a coordinated framework to tackle persistent issues related to middlemen in the Kenyan avocado value chain. Farmers have noted that a significant portion of the fruit is typically sold domestically for prices ranging from Ksh 5 to Ksh 10, while the same fruit fetches higher prices in export markets. read more

"The market for Hass avocados has been in turmoil in recent weeks due to a confluence of several factors," says Joel Pascual of Cartama Europe, who represents the Dutch sales office of Colombia's largest avocado cultivation and export company. "First of all, we had to deal with the extension of" read more

Grupo Juan Ruiz, led by José María Pascual and operating out of Peru and Spain, is built on a simple but powerful mission: To support small and medium-sized growers of avocados, mangoes, and mandarins every step of the way, from flowering to export. "Our approach is holistic. It's not just about read more

Rynek awokado w Stanach Zjednoczonych umocnił swoją pozycję jako główny czynnik wzrostu globalnego sektora, zachowując wiodącą rolę w konsumpcji awokado. Według "Rocznika Rynku Awokado" IQonsulting, Ameryka Północna, głównie prowadzona przez Stany Zjednoczone, odpowiadała za około 34% - The United States avocado market has solidified its position as the primary driver of global sector growth, maintaining a leading role in avocado consumption. According to IQonsulting's "Avocado Market Yearbook," North America, primarily led by the United States, accounted for approximately 34%. read more

The demand for avocados has increased in the US during the holiday season, with a plentiful supply from Mexico contributing to higher sales, as reported by the leading avocado expert Mission Produce. read more

Over the past two decades, Peru has firmly established itself as a major player in global agriculture. It now ranks among the world's top exporters of products such as asparagus, blueberries, avocados, and table grapes. This rapid growth has made agricultural exports the country's second-largest source of income. read more

Imara Avocado Factory has announced a new farmer-support program in Makueni County after taking part in the Makueni Avocado Farmers Day 2025. Director Nelson Kamwaro stated that the program is designed to enhance Kenya's avocado value chain by enhancing fruit quality, yields, and... read more