Avocado

Peru is preparing for a record-breaking avocado season, with production estimated to increase by up to 20%, as reported by the ProHass Association (Peruvian Association of Producers and Exporters) and cited by FreshFruitPortal. Europe and the United States remain central for exports, but... read more

Avocado and French beans are common crops in Rwanda, while strawberries are less prevalent. Evergreen Holding, the owner of AgriBloom Farms and Pure Harvest Farms, cultivates all three crops. AgriBloom Farms is currently utilizing 200 hectares of land in Bugesera, a region located southeast of Kigali. Out of this, 168 hectares are dedicated to agricultural activities. read more

Per capita consumption of fruit was 69 kg in 2024/2025. In contrast, per capita consumption of vegetables was 99 kg. At the same time, avocado consumption rose to 120,000 tons in 2024. Mathematically, this corresponds to about 1.5 kg of avocados per capita per year, while strawberries only read more

Aldi is digitizing its Asian supply chain operations by centralizing and automating key workflows. The global discount grocery giant plans to implement the TradeBeyond CBX order and logistics platform in its Aldi South Group, which oversees the retailer's operations in Asia. read more

Kenya is the largest avocado producer in Africa and ranks sixth globally. In 2023, the national output reached 632,953 metric tons, with 114,033 tons, or 21%, being exported. For 2025, production is projected to increase by about 4% to 585,000 tons, supported by expanded avocado acreage estimated at. read more

Green-skinned avocado varieties from Kenya, traditionally sold in the local market, have recently become more significant due to increasing foreign demand and attractive prices in the previous season, occasionally reaching levels as high as those of the Hass variety. This change has prompted growers to focus more on these varieties... read more

Heavy rainfall in Spain is having a negative impact on the cultivation of avocados. Xavier Halsberghe from the Spanish company Eurofresh stated, "When it rains, there is no harvesting. At the moment, there is a lot of rain and wind in Spain, which makes it almost impossible to pick." This has led to a decrease in the supply of avocados. read more

In the U.S., there is a movement among consumers and retailers to support sustainable farming practices, which has led to increased scrutiny of deforestation in the avocado industry in Mexico. In response, the Mexican government has implemented pro-forest policies. read more

Pierwsze awokado nowego sezonu z Kenii mają dotrzeć na początku lutego, zaczynając od odmian o zielonej skórce. Sezon był naznaczony trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi, które spowodowały niższe plony - powiedział Allan Njoroge, dyrektor generalny Danka Investments. read more

Professionals in the Rwandan avocado industry are hopeful for a significant advancement in the upcoming season. Progress in recent years towards expanding into new markets has been hindered by the Red Sea crisis, but improvements in logistics are anticipated to boost export volumes. This insight was shared by Patrick. read more

The Hass avocado harvest in the Valencian Community, Spain, is ending earlier than usual this year due to lower yields and hailstorms in some producing areas. Market supply is low, keeping prices high. The next variety to be harvested will be the Lamb. read more

Avocado production is increasing in Lebanon, as reported by Georgette Lahoud, the area manager for the south at the Rene Moawad Foundation. The Foundation, in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, is supporting the Avocado Lebanon Association, the country's promotional body for avocados. read more

The first trial shipment of avocados from Angola has arrived in the Netherlands, meeting European Union customs, phytosanitary, and quality requirements. The container reached Rotterdam this week and passed all required EU inspections. read more

In a world where other fruits like avocados and mangoes, as well as more heavily marketed snack foods, seem to capture more consumer attention, simply placing apples and pears on the shelf and expecting them to sell is no longer sufficient. read more

In a world where other fruits such as avocados and mangoes, as well as more heavily marketed snack foods, appear to attract more consumer attention, just putting apples and pears on the shelf and expecting them to sell is no longer sufficient. read more

Rwanda is recognized in the international fresh produce market for its avocados, green beans, and specialty vegetables. However, producers in the country, driven by their ambition and the momentum in agricultural development, are expanding into other products as well. Various trials are currently ongoing to explore new opportunities. Eric Mugisha, from Kotwidika, is part of this initiative. read more

The particularly intense 2025/2026 avocado season in Morocco is now in full swing. The market appears to be stabilizing after a period of prolonged price fluctuations and conflicts between producers and exporters, or between exporters and their clients, which led to harvest suspensions. Abdellah El read more

Do niedawna jackfruit pozostawał egzotycznym produktem dla wąskiego kręgu konsumentów. Jednakże, jak pisze EastFruit, obecnie szybko wkracza do masowego segmentu europejskiego rynku. W zaledwie jeden rok po rozpoczęciu sprzedaży komercyjnej ten azjatycki owoc zdołał się ugruntować w sprzedaży hurtowej. read more

Researchers in Australia have developed a method to convert food waste into bioplastic films using avocado peels, stale bread, and sago palm starch. According to the researchers, the approach is designed to be scalable and cost-effective, while addressing food waste and plastic disposal at the
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Rok po początkowym wprowadzeniu na rynek azjatyckiego jackfruit, firma HLB Tropical Food GmbH jest zadowolona z wyników tymczasowych. "Obecnie oferujemy produkt w wielu krajach europejskich - od Hiszpanii przez region DACH po Rumunię" - informuje Lorenz Hartmann de Barros, dyrektor zarządzający. read more