Avocado

Chile’s Grupo Hijuelas hosted a visit from the University of Queensland’s Dr Chris O’Brien, marking the first step in a technology transfer for clonal avocado propagation for producers throughout Latin America. read more

Apeam, the Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue exporting avocados to the US despite President Trump’s recent statement on tariffs. Mexican avocados will maintain a 0 percent tariff as long as they comply with the regulations. read more

The Fruit Farm Group South Africa starts its year alphabetically, with Avocados and Apples. "We want customers to get into the habit of buying avocados every week," says Trevor Dukes, CEO. 30% to 35% of the avocados they handle are retained in the country. "We don't want avocados to become a luxury. read more

The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.666 billion (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.67bn (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

Polityka cłowa prezydenta Trumpa postawiła meksykański biznes z awokado w trudnej sytuacji, z potencjalnie zagrożonymi rocznymi obrotami na poziomie prawie 3 mld dolarów.

President Trump's tariff policy has left the Mexican avocado business under a dark cloud, with almost US$3bn in annual sales potentially at stake. read more

The winners of the first Fresh Produce India Awards are leading greengrocer chain KPN Farm Fresh, the World Avocado Organisation, and major farmer-owned fresh produce supplier Sahyadri Farms. read more

During the Perishable Logistics Africa 2025 conference in Nairobi, Kakuzi PLC's Managing Director, Chris Flowers, emphasized the importance of Kenya's avocado sector diversifying its exports beyond Europe and targeting North America. Flowers highlighted the need for both public and private stakeholders to explore this opportunity. read more

The Greenery, in partnership with supplier Core Fruit, has introduced the new avocado season from South Africa under the ZZ2 brand. The initial shipments of the Maluma Hass and Fuerte varieties from the renowned South African brand ZZ2 are reported to be of excellent quality. read more

The Moroccan avocado campaign has experienced a decrease in exports since last December. Due to dissatisfaction with prices, many growers chose to leave the fruit on the trees. Consequently, in January 2025, half of the country's avocado production remained unharvested. Harvests have now picked up pace, but read more

Earthbound Farm is introducing three new organic salad kits, each featuring dressings made with 100 percent organic avocado oil. These new additions enhance the company's current lineup, offering more fresh, flavorful, and nutritious options in the salad category. As consumers continue to prioritize healthier choices, these new options provide a delicious and wholesome alternative. read more

While volumes from Mediterranean origins are dwindling, the avocado production from countries of the southern hemisphere is gradually taking over. "We are at the end of the Moroccan, Spanish, and Portuguese season, and the Israeli production should also finish at the end of April. At the same time, read more

Brazil is in the process of expanding its Hass avocado production internationally, targeting Chile as a key market starting from 2025. The recent announcement of the opening of the Chilean market in December will enable Brazil to export its avocados to one of the largest avocado-consuming markets, where the annual consumption is estimated to be 8.5 kilos per capita. read more

Lidl Italy renews its commitment to promoting Italian food excellence by extending its collaboration with Filiera Agricola Italiana, a Coldiretti reality that represents Italian farmers, also in the fruit and vegetable department. Among the products... read more

Yesterday, Frutura announced the acquisition of Montana Fruits, a company based in Colombia that is a major local packer, shipper, and marketer of avocados sourced from growers across the country. This move is aimed at strengthening Frutura's presence in Latin America. read more

Global produce platform Frutura has acquired Montana Fruits, a family-run packer/shipper/marketer of Colombian avocados. read more

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has launched its latest consumer advertising program as it gears up to promote sales of a crop estimated to be around 170,000 tonnes this season. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, announces the launch of the Avocado Academy, an innovative training program dedicated to the avocado supply chain. The initiative aims to deepen and spread knowledge about one of the read more

South Africa is planning to increase its avocado exports to China after the market was recently opened. In 2024, a 40ft container carrying 21 tons of avocados has already been sent to China. This shipment represents only 0.03% of South Africa's total avocado exports, which amount to 81,012 tons. Derek Donkin, the CEO of the company, is optimistic about the prospects of expanding avocado exports to China. read more

In line with the commitment, repeatedly declared, to enhance the excellence of the territory, Lidl includes in the fruit and vegetable department of its stores the avocado grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, bearing the quality seal Signed By Italian Farmers. read more