Avocado

Imports to the Netherlands have increased by a quarter to over half a billion kilograms in the past five years. In terms of value, imports have increased by more than 50% to 1.7 billion euros, as shown by the Avocado Factsheet from GroentenFruit Huis. read more

Po sezonie naznaczonym trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi i logistycznymi zatorami, peruwiańskie eksporty awokado Hass mają znacząco wzrosnąć w 2025 roku. PromPerú i ProHass szacują, że eksport może wzrosnąć o 37% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, po trzech latach stagnacji lub spadku produkcji. read more

Ms. Grace Mutai, a farmer from Aonet village in Bomet County, Kenya, switched from growing maize to cultivating avocados after realizing their viability in the area. At first, she encountered difficulties due to her lack of agronomic expertise, resulting in only two out of her initial four seedlings surviving. read more

Behind the success of Morocco's relatively new blueberry and avocado industries lies the decline of the strawberry sector, which is becoming less attractive to growers. Acharki Abdeslam, director of the Interprofessional Federation of Soft Fruit in Morocco (Interproberries Morocco), is the key figure driving this shift. read more

Mission Produce, Inc., a company based in the United States that is engaged in sourcing, producing, and distributing Hass avocados, has recently inaugurated its new packinghouse in Guatemala. This facility is a key component of the company's plan to broaden its global sourcing network and enhance its ability to provide avocados year-round. read more

During the Easter weekend, a total of 633 kilograms of cocaine were seized. The drugs are estimated to have a wholesale value of around 16 million euros. The narcotics were found in two separate shipments of avocados. One of the shipments, containing 553 kilograms of cocaine, was discovered during a routine inspection. read more

On April 22nd, the Official Journal of the European Union published the registration of the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) "Aguacate de Canarias", designed to protect avocados grown on the Spanish archipelago of the Canary Islands. The varieties included in this designation are Hass, read more

Zbiór obfitego plonu awokado z Kalifornii rozpoczął się przyspieszać. "W ubiegłym tygodniu zbiór przekroczył 10 milionów funtów, a prognozy tygodniowe wskazują, że znacząca ilość będzie dostępna aż do Dnia Pracy" - mówi Terry Splane, wiceprezes ds. marketingu dla. read more

The season for Cretan avocados is entering its final phase, with exporters now focusing on the Hass variety. Mr. Antonis Kokkalarakis, owner of Agrocreta, states: "The green avocados are coming to an end with the last fruits of the Fuerte variety. We are now concentrating on the Hass." read more

Po zakończeniu kolejnego sezonu eksportu, Dywizja Awokado DMS poinformowała, że spakowano rekordową liczbę tac eksportowych na cykl 2024/2025. Menadżer biznesu DMS Avocados, Hamish McKain, podkreślił osiągnięcia zespołu, mówiąc: "Solidny wynik całego zespołu, read more

The False Codling Moth (FCM), or Thaumatotibia leucotreta, is a highly destructive pest native to sub-Saharan Africa. It affects a wide range of crops including citrus, mangoes, avocados, capsicum, and roses. Due to its high reproductive capacity and adaptability to warm climates, FCM has become a read more

The avocado season in the Valencian Community is ending earlier than usual, with the last batches of late Lamb Hass avocados being harvested and showing good commercial results. "We typically sell Lamb Hass avocados until early May, and currently, most of the production has already been harvested," says Vicente. read more

With the end of the Mediterranean avocado season, particularly from Morocco and Spain, it is now the turn of avocado origins from summer regions to supply the European market. According to Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza Tropicals, avocados from Kenya are well-positioned in the market but face logistical challenges that hinder their distribution. read more

With the end of the Mediterranean avocado season, particularly from Morocco and Spain, it is now the turn of avocados from summer origins to supply the European market. Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza Tropicals, stated that avocados from Kenya are well-positioned in the market but face logistical challenges that hinder. read more

The Avocado Institute of Mexico (AIM) has launched an initiative called Path to Sustainability to promote environmental stewardship in the country's avocado industry. The initiative involves collaboration between members of the grower-exporter association Apeam and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), with the goal of enhancing sustainability practices. read more

Costa Group has launched an innovative trial using laser technology to etch images on the skin of its avocados. read more

Avocado imports from third countries have caused the price of the Valencian product to fall, as is usually the case with other crops. According to La Unió Llauradora, the price of the Lamb Hass avocados from the Valencia Region, the most widely planted variety, has fallen this season by more. read more

" The mango and avocado sectors in Peru are currently experiencing challenges due to overproduction and increasing logistics costs. These issues are posing a threat to the competitiveness and stability of Peruvian exporters. While some growers have had a very productive season, others have been forced to discard their produce. read more

On the day of FreshPlaza's visit to the Bridelia Group in Levubu, Carmen Hass avocados are harvested. Typically, they achieve good sizes on the cultivar, which is exclusively grown for Westfalia, the company that handles Bridelia's avocado exports. Pictured on the right is Wiekus van der Walt, the general manager of the Bridelia Group. read more

With Africa re-emerging in the Pinkerton avocado campaign, mangoes showing a slight increase, and limes seeking a new commercial position, the sector is undergoing a transitional period. Giorgio Donnarumma, Sales Manager of Nuovafrutta in Milan, discusses the current dynamics. read more