Avocado
Extension of the avocado supply peak from California to 2024
2024-08-28 00:00
California avocado supply continues to exceed both the early season and mid-season forecast. As of the week ending August 16, over 315 million pounds of California avocados had been harvested. It is now expected that harvesting will continue through September, although at a reduced volume.
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"It is only a matter of time before avocado cultivation becomes a reality in the north of Spain."
2024-08-28 00:00
It may come as a surprise to many to learn that the oldest avocado tree in Europe is not located on the shores of the Mediterranean, but in Porrúa, a small parish in the council of Llanes, in the Spanish region of Asturias. This tree, which is now 118 years old, was...
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Joburg Market has introduced a banana ripening facility.
2024-08-28 00:00
The Joburg Market Banana Ripening Facility is dedicated to enhancing the quality and market value of fresh produce such as bananas, pawpaw, and avocados for farmers. With 57 rooms capable of handling over 1,500 pallets at the same time, this facility ensures a controlled ripening process.
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Shipments of Colombian avocados are increasing rapidly.
2024-08-27 12:00
The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has announced that shipments to the US during the first semester of 2024 have increased by more than three times the total volume shipped compared to the same period last year.
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The hidden war in southern Lebanon is jeopardizing the avocado and custard apple campaigns.
2024-08-27 00:00
The campaigns for Lebanese avocados and custard apples are about to start in Lebanon, despite concerns and tension regarding the geopolitical and security situation in the southern part of the country. According to Shadi Kaadan, the CEO of Kaadan Center, production areas and logistics are currently not affected.
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"Przesłamy 200 ciężarówek wypełnionych awokado z Maroka" -> "We will ship 200 trucks filled with avocados from Morocco"
2024-08-27 00:00
The Moroccan avocado campaign is expected to begin in week 38/39 for green skin varieties, and week 43 for Hass avocados. Unless there is a climatic accident, volumes are projected to significantly increase with an unprecedented volume. According to Youssef Elkhlifi from Avonature, the volume is estimated to be around 80.
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Staay Food Group: Mangos and avocados from Eat & Care on the market - Launch of melons and pome fruit
2024-08-26 11:00
The first products in this new line are mangoes and avocados. According to its own statements, Staay is partnering with the Belgian company Special Fruit for the delivery of these products. Thanks to years of experience in ripening fruits into Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products, the company offers.
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The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) and Corpohass organized a phytosanitary technical meeting in Abejorral, Antioquia, to discuss strategies for enhancing the competitiveness of Hass avocado in the region. The gathering, attended by 37 stakeholders from the avocado production chain, emphasized...
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New label for ready-to-eat mangos and avocados launched.
2024-08-23 00:00
Gotowe do spożycia, dojrzałe produkty z dłuższym okresem ważności, lepszym smakiem i mniejszym wpływem na środowisko. To obietnica nowej linii produktów wprowadzonych przez Staay Food Group pod własną marką, Eat & Care. Pierwszymi produktami w tej nowej linii są mango i awokado. Dla dostawcy...
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Avocado has become an important agricultural export and source of livelihood for many small-scale producers in East Africa. Avocado production has seen significant growth in the region, especially in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The region's diverse climatic...
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Peru exported 390,972 tonnes of fresh avocados in the first six months of 2024, which was a 5% decrease compared to the same period last year, as reported by FreshFruit Peru consultancy.
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Kakuzi reports a pre-tax profit of Kshs 507 million for the first half of the year as the macadamia division returns to profitability.
2024-08-21 00:00
Kakuzi Plc has reported a pre-tax profit of Kshs 507 million for the first half of the year, attributed to a general market recovery in its Macadamia Nuts and Avocado superfoods exports business. Managing Director Mr. Chris Flowers announced the half-year results release.
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"Currently, the exotic trade is experiencing a slow period. According to Ive Lambert from Starfruit, this is a typical occurrence during the summer months. Additionally, there is a noticeable decrease in the volume of avocados being imported at the moment."
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The Netherlands solidifies its position as the top destination for Peruvian avocados.
2024-08-21 00:00
In the first half of 2024, Peru exported 390,972 tons of fresh avocado, generating revenues of $788 million. This represents a 5% decrease in volume but a 19% increase in value compared to the same period in 2023. The growth in export value is mainly due to a 26% increase in the average price per kilogram.
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Kenyan avocados prepared for competition in East Asia
2024-08-20 12:00
According to the Kenyan tax authority, revenue from fruit exports reached 157 million US dollars in the first half of 2024, driven by the demand for Kenyan avocados in Europe, including the UK.
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Morocco: Record avocado harvest expected
2024-08-20 12:00
The 2024/25 campaign is developing well, with an expected increase in quantities and better sizes, explains Abdellah Elyamlahi, President of the Moroccan Avocado Association. "We are making good progress and the outlook for the next season is promising," says Elyamlahi.
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The World Avocado Organization (WAO), a non-profit organization representing avocado producers, exporters, and importers worldwide, has initiated a campaign in India to educate consumers and food businesses about the health benefits of regular avocado consumption and the best ways to incorporate avocados into their diets.
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Later transition to new avocados from Mexico this season
2024-08-19 00:00
Sezon awokado w Meksyku trwa przez cały rok, z okresem przejściowym w lipcu, gdy owoce późne są zbierane w górach, a nowe owoce zaczynają pojawiać się w obszarach o niskiej wysokości. W tym roku Alfredo Rodriguez Sr., prezes i dyrektor generalny Villita Avocados, przyznaje, że przejście to przebiega wolno i
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Calavo Growers has finalized the sale of its fresh cut business.
2024-08-19 00:00
Calavo Growers, Inc., a major player in the avocado industry worldwide, has announced the completion of the sale of its fresh cut business and associated real estate to F&S Fresh Foods of Vineland, New Jersey, for $83 million on August 15, subject to certain closing adjustments. "We are pleased to announce...
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Stany Zjednoczone zanotowały znaczący wzrost spożycia awokado, zgodnie z danymi Departamentu Rolnictwa USA, które wskazują na potrójne zwiększenie spożycia od 2001 roku. Ten wzrost popytu ma swoje korzenie w Meksyku, który dostarcza około 90% awokado spożywanego w USA, co wynosi...
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