Avocado

In the first 23 weeks of 2025, Peru exported 380,000 tonnes of fresh avocados valued at US$731 million. These figures, provided by Fluctuante, show a 36% increase in volume and a 25% increase in value compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Peruvian avocado and citrus exports are facing difficult conditions. There is a high volume of exports, thin profit margins, and strict market requirements. "This year is a strong one for Peruvian avocado. Export volumes from Peru have increased by as much as 30% compared to 2024, putting pressure on the main markets...." read more

The company that combines sustainability, creativity, and nutritional value has already been awarded at fairs such as Expoinnova and has established itself as a proposal with high commercial and ecological potential. Thanks to their excellent participation, the students were able to... read more

Jameela avocados are at the beginning of the Rwandan season, with small volumes currently being harvested and exported to the UK. "Starting in September, we have 2 containers per week scheduled, but the Rwandan season will pick up momentum during September, when we anticipate exporting from 5-8 containers per week." read more

Several trends identified in the first issue of 2018 have continued, including the growing importance of Latin America for the export of fresh fruit, the ongoing consumer demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the dominance of the USA and Europe. read more

Trade is currently experiencing a slowdown due to the holiday season. "We always observe this during the summer months. It's not necessarily quieter than in previous years, but since June was unusually busy, the current contrast feels more pronounced. This trend is noticeable across nearly all exotic goods at the moment. Only... read more

Started in 2021, Abacate International entered the Indian market at a time when avocado consumption was still limited and largely unstructured. With a clear focus on a single product category, the importer has gradually built systems around sourcing, cold chain, ripening, and distribution. read more

In Levubu, people still talk about the devastating flood of 2000, which marked the end of avocado farming in the region. "The farm essentially became unproductive. In 2001, I was removing dead and dying avocado trees," says Chris James from the Vreemdeling ('Foreigner') farm, near Makhado. read more

Not so long ago, avocado consumption was uncommon in Spain. However, in just a few years, it has become widely popular and is now commonly found, even in the form of guacamole, in the ready-to-eat segment. The Costa Tropical is now recognized as another important production area for this highly valued fruit in Europe. read more

The latest update on data regarding Italian fruit and vegetable exports, released by Istat and analyzed by Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, confirms the positive trend that has been strengthening since the beginning of the year. In the first four months of 2025, the trade balance shows a surplus of 260 million. read more

Global fresh fruit markets are currently experiencing significant structural changes, as indicated in Rabobank's most recent World Fruit Map released in July 2025. Although several trends from the 2018 edition persist, such as the high demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the leading roles of the U.S. and Europe in fruit imports, there are also emerging developments worth noting. read more

Walmart customer calls cops after his self-checkout avocado mishap charged $1,300
A Walmart customer called the police after mistakenly overcharging himself for avocados at the self-checkout kiosk and then accused the store of "robbing" him. The unusual incident was reported by a Walmart employee. read more

The first ASEAN Avocado Seminar will be held from July 18 to 20 at Robinson Lifestore in the Tak region of Thailand, specifically in the Mae Sot district. The Italian company Amenduni Nicola Spa will participate in the event as well. The company specializes in manufacturing machinery for extracting avocado oil. read more

The lime situation is finally improving after difficult months. Avocados are currently facing a crisis, while mangoes and ginger are affected by logistical pressures and overlapping supply issues. Giorgio Donnarumma, the sales manager of Milan-based Nuovafrutta, reports a highly fragmented situation. read more

Po ponad dekadzie współpracy między Ministrem Rolnictwa Gwatemali a USDA-APHIS, kraj Ameryki Środkowej jest bliski zakończenia procesu, który pozwoli mu na eksport awokado odmiany Hass na rynek USA. Wypowiedział to prezydent Anaguacate Francis W. Bruderer.

After more than a decade of cooperation between the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture and USDA-APHIS, the Central American country is close to completing the process that will allow it to export Hass avocados to the U.S. market. This was stated by Anaguacate president Francis W. Bruderer. read more

On the list, as reported by reefertrends, there are two avocado varieties named Tenglong and Zijin, developed independently by the South Guangxi Subtropical Agricultural Research Institute. Both varieties are known for their early maturity: Zijin can already be harvested by read more

The avocado industry in Australia is expanding its presence in international markets, with a consistent supply from eight growing regions spanning from far north Queensland to the southwest of Western Australia. Growers in these regions operate under various climate conditions, ranging from subtropical to... read more

Moroccan avocado cultivation has seen remarkable growth over the past 15 years, as stated by Abdelkader Benchagra from Maroc Avocado, a company with operations in Morocco and the Netherlands. "In 2011/2012, we had to import Moroccan avocados through Spain or France. Local production was still in its early stages." read more

Według raportu RaboResearch, globalna wartość rynku awokado przekracza obecnie 20 miliardów dolarów. Zwiększona produkcja i różnorodność krajów eksportujących zwiększają wolumeny eksportu, ale sezonowe nadwyżki obawiają się niektóre rynki. Rozwiązanie tych problemów może wymagać ciągłego zapotrzebowania. read more

With the fig, pomegranate, and avocado seasons approaching, Turkish agri-tech company FreshSens is encouraging producers to consider shelf-life not just as a means of preservation, but as a strategic asset, according to Sertan Yargovan, sales director at FreshSens: "When you can store avocados for 50+ read more