Avocado

Chinese avocados made their debut in the market in September. As a result of the limited early harvest, prices skyrocketed in mid-to-late September, with 4kg boxes fetching around ￥130-￥140 each in wholesale markets, almost on par with the price of Chilean avocados. By mid-October, production started to rise across the board. read more

Peru has positioned itself as a strong competitor in the global agricultural market, especially in the export of blueberries and quinoa, where it holds a leading position internationally. It also ranks second in the export of fresh avocado, Amazonian chestnut, and ginger, and third in preserved palm hearts. read more

Kenya's Horticulture Directorate has temporarily stopped exporting avocado varieties such as Fuerte, Hass, Pinkerton, and Jumbo, as reported by All Business Africa, to avoid the harvesting of unripe fruits and potential blacklisting by international buyers. read more

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in Kenya has announced the end of the export season for Hass, Pinkerton, Fuerte, and Jumbo avocado varieties. This suspension, starting from October 25, 2024, applies to sea shipments for the fiscal year 2024/2025, while air shipments will... read more

Avocados, also known as "green gold," have become one of Mexico's most important agricultural products, not only due to their domestic demand but also because of their increasing popularity in international markets. This year, Mexican avocado exports are expected to reach a new milestone: achieving. read more

During their journey from the farm to the markets, your avocados pass through numerous touchpoints. The process is demanding, requiring careful attention to ensure they stay fresh. Delivering high-quality avocados involves overcoming various logistical challenges with persistent effort. It requires determination and intention to consistently provide top-notch produce. read more

In Shan State's Taunggyi fruits market, the avocado trade has seen an increase, with Yangon and Mandalay emerging as the main buyers. The current season has witnessed a rise in sales, mainly due to Shan State's prominent role as the top avocado producer in Myanmar. The season, which read more

"Spain is a crucial market for Peruvian fresh products like avocados, blueberries, grapes, and mangoes. Peru is the second largest avocado supplier to Spain, after Mexico. Spain serves as a key destination for a variety of Peruvian fresh products, highlighting the importance of this market for Peru." read more

This week in the fruit wholesale market, there was an increase in the supply of imported pineapples and Chinese avocados, while Peruvian blueberries saw a rise in volume but a slight decrease in price. On the other hand, durian prices are going up due to limited availability. read more

Rok 2024 był skomplikowany dla produkcji awokado w Peru, ponieważ ciągłe niekorzystne warunki pogodowe wpłynęły na regularność zbiorów. Pomimo tych przeszkód w łańcuchu produkcji, sektor komercyjny awokado wykazał zdolność reakcji, co pozwoliło mu zakończyć kampanię pozytywnie. read more

Calavo Growers has named Anna Kirsch as the director of business development. In this newly established position, Kirsch will lead the company's strategic growth efforts in the avocado business sector. read more

The 2024 Peruvian avocado campaign is expected to conclude on a positive note despite facing a challenging production scenario. According to consultancy FreshFruit Peru, shipments are projected to reach 591,000 tonnes by the end of the year, with a total worth of US$1.27 billion. read more

SanLucar will invite consumers to "Dive into the fun with sweet fruits" as part of its latest collaboration with Disney. The promotional packs of branded citrus, mangoes, avocados will be available in stores in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Poland, and Sweden starting next month. read more

"Peru continues to solidify its position as one of the world's top avocado exporters. With over 70,000 hectares dedicated to avocado cultivation, Peru is currently the second largest exporter of avocados globally, trailing only behind Mexico. In Europe, Peru holds a market share of approximately 45% in the avocado trade." read more

New Zealand grower and exporter Integrow is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company currently exports 30,000 metric tonnes of produce annually, including onions, apples, squash, cherries, avocados, citrus fruits, and carrots to markets worldwide. "Integrow is a business." read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has provided an update on the shift from southern hemisphere fruit to Moroccan citrus in preparation for the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta. "This year, we are grateful for an earlier beginning to the Moroccan season." read more

Hort Innovation, in partnership with Lifecycles, has launched an environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of Australian avocados. This assessment is intended to meet the increasing demand for sustainability, provide strategic investment advice, offer consumer information, and ensure compliance with regulations. read more

In recent years, avocado cultivation in Kenya has experienced a real boom phase. The demand for the creamy and healthy fruits from the East African country is increasing worldwide. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is involved in promoting the export of Kenyan avocados. read more

The Spanish avocado season has already started with the green-skinned varieties, which are increasingly in demand. The Hass avocado season will kick off later, around week 50, in a year marked, once again, by water shortages. The Spanish 2023/24 campaign was an average season in terms of volume,... read more

The Costa Rican delegation, led by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer), consisting of 30 companies from the agricultural sector, presented a diverse selection of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and tubers. These included products such as pineapple, banana, melon, watermelon, cassava, tiquisque, and Hass avocado. read more