Avocado

Camposol has strengthened its management team by appointing Pedro Aguilar as the senior manager of its avocado business unit. read more

He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Colegio de Estudios Superiores en Administración (CESA) in Bogotá, Colombia, and studied shipbuilding technology at the Escuela Naval de Cartagena. He has worked in all areas of the avocado business, from warehouse management and production to... read more

Cartama Group, a pioneer in the production and export of Hass avocados in Colombia, has proudly announced the shipment of its 5,000th container. This milestone is a significant achievement for both the country's avocado industry and Cartama. The container carries approximately 21,696 kilograms of avocados. read more

Peru exported 23,509 containers of Hass avocados between the beginning of 2024 and September 8 (week 36), which is 11% less than the 26,377 containers it shipped in the same period last year. Juan Carlos Paredes Rosales, president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass), read more

A bushfire in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia has affected hectares of shrubland, fruit trees, and farm infrastructure, including machinery. The fire, which reached an "emergency" level, occurred along the Gascoyne River near the coastal town of Carnarvon, approximately 900 kilometers away. read more

Fluctuante recently released a report on Peruvian agricultural exports for the first six months of 2024. David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, emphasized the difficulties encountered by the Peruvian fruit industry, particularly in the blueberry sector, as adverse weather conditions affected the early stages of the campaign. read more

At the Pharr International Bridge in Texas, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents recently discovered cocaine worth over $500,000 hidden in an avocado shipment. The drugs were found during a secondary inspection led by an officer, with the assistance of canines. read more

Chipotle has introduced Autocado, a collaborative robot designed to streamline the preparation of avocados by cutting, coring, and peeling them. This innovation was developed in collaboration with Vebu, a startup specializing in food supply automation. Currently, Autocado is being tested at. read more

"With high prices prevailing throughout the season, the avocado market is not showing any signs of weakening," said François Bellivier, head of development at Capexo. This situation is a stark contrast to last year and is expected to persist for several months. "We have not witnessed the price decrease that we saw last year." read more

In the Axarquía region, located to the east of the province of Malaga, authorities have launched a coordinated operation involving the Vélez-Málaga Local Police, National Police, and the Guardia Civil to combat theft during the mango harvest season. Despite the mango's lower economic value compared to the avocado, its read more

Kolumbia is an emerging region for avocado cultivation and has been exporting avocados to Europe for approximately 12 years. "Europe is our primary market as we have been expanding it for over a decade now," says Mauricio Lopez from Arba Colombia. Additionally, the U.S. market has recently opened up to Colombian avocados. read more

Fast food chain Chipotle is experimenting with an automated machine that can supposedly transform an avocado into guacamole in only 26 seconds. read more

We are in September and October FreshPlaza will focus on Avocados. Once deemed the "green gold" of the produce industry, avocados are currently experiencing an oversupply in various markets globally. Several countries have recently entered new markets – how will this impact trade? Are you a grower or a consumer? read more

Avocados will take center stage at the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, and an Avotruck, which will play a prominent role in the fair's program, has already set off from Seville, the capital of Andalusia, the Guest Region of the event. "On September 12, we began the journey that the Avotruck will take throughout Europe, showcasing the excellence of Spanish avocados," said a spokesperson for the event. read more

South Africa's export industries, especially avocados and macadamias, are currently going through a period of rapid growth and challenges, as outlined in the Absa AgriTrends report unveiled at Nampo Cape. The report, which focuses on citrus, avocados, and macadamias, discusses the different factors influencing these industries. read more

The avocado packing season in the Southern Cape started at the end of August, after the harvest in the high-altitude regions of Limpopo concluded. Dr. Guy Witney, an avocado specialist, emphasized the importance of shifting focus towards exports due to the growth of the avocado industry. read more

The Fruit Service Collective has been in operation since June. This service company based in Meer specializes in the storage, ripening, and packaging of avocados specifically for third parties. "We have noticed a demand from importers, exporters, as well as retailers for a service provider for such exotic fruits." read more

Sonia Umurungi, Managing Director of Green Dreams Ltd, believes that there is a significant need to simplify the process of exporting coffee, avocados, and horticultural products in Rwanda. She stated, "Simplifying export procedures is crucial for farmers, as the current complexities have a negative impact on our competitiveness." read more

This price and volume dynamics result from a lower avocado supply during the quarter, which was attributed to a combination of weather impacts on fruit development and production in Peru and harvest interruptions in Mexico, the company explained. read more

The increase in value is attributed to the rise in the price of avocados, which averaged $2.16 per kilogram (+31%). "These results demonstrate a dynamic behavior in the global avocado market, where the reduced supply has led to an improvement in international... read more