Avocado

Morocco exported a record 56,700 tonnes of avocados worth US$179 million in the 2023/24 season, which is a 25% increase compared to the previous season, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Westfalia Fruit GmbH is part of one of the leading multinational providers of fresh fruit and related products for international markets. As the German subsidiary, we are one of the largest importers of exotic products such as avocado, mango, and pomegranates. read more

Egzotic fruits, such as oranges, mandarins, mangoes, and avocados, are still expensive in Serbian markets and stores. According to reports from Belgrade, bananas are priced at around 250 dinars ($2.30) per kilogram in markets, while in stores, they can range from 140 to 190 dinars ($1.29–$1.75). Market vendors claim that... read more

Unseasonable weather patterns are beginning to impact the availability of staple vegetables in UK supermarkets. From empty avocado displays to gaps in locally sourced carrots and parsnips, consumers are noticing the effects of a changing climate on their fresh produce options. Supermarkets are read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The move marks the company's entry into the avocado oil market and aligns with its broader initiative to expand into specialty ingredients. read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. This strategic move represents the company's foray into the avocado oil market and is in line with its overall goal of venturing into specialty ingredients. read more

Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi has reported a pre-tax loss of Ksh167 million (€1.2 million) for 2024. read more

Sezon awokado w Australii oficjalnie rozpoczął się wraz z awokado odmiany Shepard na czele w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. read more

Według oficjalnych danych, 2,728 hektarów awokado zarejestrowanych w Wspólnocie Walenckiej w 2023 roku praktycznie podwoiło liczbę 1,467 hektarów z 2020 roku; a boom awokado nadal trwa w tej hiszpańskiej regionie, gdzie, jak później potwierdzą oficjalne liczby, powierzchnia upraw w 2024 roku. read more

Pomimo relatywnie wysokiej produkcji, eksport awokado z Etiopii boryka się z trudnościami w rozwoju, z tylko kilkoma eksporterami obsługującymi głównie sąsiednie kraje. Sytuację pogarsza kryzys Morza Czerwonego, który sprawia, że eksport jest "praktycznie nieistniejący", jak stwierdza Netsanet Tadesse, zastępca dyrektora zarządzającego. read more

The Indian avocado market, which has seen consistent growth over the past four years, is currently encountering a significant challenge caused by a rise in imports, according to Abdul Kadir Memon, Head of Business Development and Procurement at Abacate International. "In just the first two weeks of March 2025, nearly..." read more

California's avocado harvest is currently at its peak, with the state anticipating a plentiful crop this year. The harvest began in the southern region of San Diego and recently extended to the largest growing area, Ventura County. It is estimated that the state is approximately three weeks away from harvesting the first avocados. read more

Sezon awokado w Kenii kształtowany jest przez dynamikę Morza Czerwonego. Kryzys, oscylujący między spokojem a intensywnością, zmienia mapę popytu na ten sezon. Noor Yassin, dyrektor Avochichi, relacjonuje sytuację. Plantator mówi: "Jesteśmy wciąż we wczesnej fazie sezonu. read more

When it comes to sales and shelf space, the avocado has now gained its own dignity and autonomy within the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail distribution, also becoming a reference point for consumers at the table and in purchasing choices. Another certainty is that from the perspective read more

On a canal-side street in Amsterdam, there is an avocado-themed restaurant that attracts tourists by capitalizing on the avocado's association with wellness. The menu features items such as avocado chips, avocado toast, and burgers served with avocado halves as buns. Dubbed as 'green gold,' avocados have gained prominence in European cuisine. read more

This week, South African Flash Gala apples have arrived, priced approximately 20% higher than in previous seasons. Traders attribute this price increase to the earlier launch of the apples and the rising production and logistics costs. Meanwhile, South African Gala apples have already arrived as well. read more

The export volumes of avocados from Morocco are on the rise, according to a report by EastFruit. In the 2023/24 season, Morocco set a new record by exporting 56.7 thousand tons of avocados, valued at $179 million. This represents a 25% increase from the previous season. read more

Peru has positioned itself as the world's second-largest exporter of avocados, behind only Mexico. At the beginning of the 2024 season, Peru saw a 79.2% increase in export volume compared to the previous year. This growth is due to increased demand from major importing countries, including... read more

Naturipe Farms has announced that this year's avocado season is expected to be one of the best yet, thanks to a strong supply driven by the maturing avocado trees in Colombia. With Mexico providing avocados year-round and Colombia complementing the seasonal transitions, there is a steady availability of Hass avocados. read more