Avocado

As the popularity of avocados continues to grow globally, this fruit has become a subject of misinformation, particularly regarding its environmental impact, especially in terms of water consumption and carbon footprint. However, much of this attention is unwarranted. read more

Heavy rainfall was recorded in Morocco during the first two weeks of March, breaking a long spell of drought. The Larache region, which is the main growing center for avocados and soft fruit, received some of the most generous rainfall. While avocados were unaffected by the rains, according to industry sources read more

Viscon has introduced the SwiftPick avocado solution, a dedicated pick-and-place machine designed specifically for packing avocados. The system is developed to operate within a compact footprint while enhancing production efficiency. According to the company, the machine is capable of handling. read more

Colombia, the fourth largest exporter of Hass avocados to the US, is getting ready to supply 130 million pounds to the US market during the 2025 spring-summer traviesa season. read more

Wkrótce nadejdzie czas, aby błyszczeć dla awokado noszącego etykietę California Crema oferowanego wyłącznie przez Index Fresh. Te awokado to odmiana GEM - złocona, kremowa, dostępna sezonowo od kwietnia do lipca, do wyczerpania zapasów. Awokado California Crema jest zbierane przez

It'll soon be the "time to shine" for avocados wearing the California Crema label offered exclusively by Index Fresh. These avocados are the GEM variety - gold-flecked, creamy, and in season annually between April and July, while supplies last. California Crema avocados are harvested by read more

According to Alison Tolson from Avorama, based in New South Wales, the 2024 Australian avocado harvest was a bumper one for most growers. "We had good crops and good prices last year," said Alison. "As avocados tend to be bi-annual, the 2025 season volumes are looking to be 20% down on last." read more

The avocado industry has been experiencing continuous growth in recent years, mainly fueled by the increasing demand in Europe. However, challenges such as weather conditions, international competition, and new regulations have emerged as barriers that producers need to overcome in order to remain competitive in the market. Frutand exports Hass avocados from Colombia. read more

The Colombian agro-export sector experienced a 38% growth in 2024, with exports reaching $585 million. This growth was fueled by products like Hass avocados, Tahiti limes, and gulupas, which have enhanced Colombia's presence in Europe and the United States. "Colombia has become Europe's read more

The Portuguese avocado season is looking positive, as the industry is growing every year. According to Tomás Ferreira, Head of Commercial, Logistics, and Marketing for Portuguese fruit exporter Granfer, this growth is also attributed to a collaboration with another company. "The avocado season has... read more

If there is one food that cannot be missing from the Chilean table, it's avocado. Its versatility and flavor make it a star product of local cuisine. The numbers confirm it: in 2024, Chileans consumed a record 8.6 kilos of avocado per person per year, positioning the country as the world's. read more

W połowie sezonu na awokado w Meksyku, źródła branżowe informują, że ilości z Michoacan są mniejsze niż początkowo oczekiwano. To również odzwierciedla się na rynku w USA, gdzie ceny utrzymują się znacznie powyżej 70 USD za karton (FOB Teksas) dla kalibru 48 przez większość czasu. read more

Jednym z największych wyzwań w branży rolniczej jest marnotrawienie żywności, zwłaszcza owoców, które nie spełniają standardów wizualnych. Jednakże, to marnotrawstwo może być źródłem innowacji. Firma z Dominikany odkryła alternatywny sposób wykorzystania tych owoców w celu produkcji zdrowego produktu i redukcji.

One of the biggest challenges in the agricultural industry is food waste, particularly of fruits that do not meet visual standards. However, this waste can be a source of innovation. A company from the Dominican Republic discovered a culinary alternative to produce a healthy product and reduce. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc., a global company in the avocado industry and a provider of value-added fresh food, has released its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ending on January 31, 2025. The total net sales amounted to $154.4 million, marking a 21.0% increase from the same quarter in the previous year. The sales in the fresh segment. read more

Steady shipments of avocados from Colombia have been entering the U.S. market. According to Andrew, "The previous avocado crop began in November/December and continued through January/February, and we have never before seen such high volumes during these months. This marks the first occasion where we will have Colombian avocados available year-round." read more

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) has responded to this week's call by celebrity UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh to boycott the fruit, stating that avocados have been unfairly scapegoated. read more

A collaborative research project involving anthropologists and evolutionary biologists from the U.S., along with a colleague from the Smithsonian Institution, has uncovered evidence of avocado domestication dating back 7,500 years in what is now Honduras. The results of this study were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. read more

The 2025 South African avocado season has begun, and the first small amounts of fruit are expected to arrive in Europe and the UK by the end of the week. read more

A prominent UK avocado supplier has responded to calls from celebrity UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh this week to boycott the fruit. read more

The consumption of avocados in Italy is rapidly growing year after year, to the point where we can talk about a real green revolution in line with a global trend that continues to strengthen. Although our country has not yet read more

The Mexican avocado market is facing a scenario of uncertainty after the announcement of 25% tariffs by the U.S. government; a measure that has been postponed twice and is now expected to come into force on April 2. This situation has generated concern among producers and exporters, who are read more