Avocado

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company specializing in avocado oil based in Apulia, Italy, will be participating in the fifth Avocado Africa Conference, taking place from May 27 to 30 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a member of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's leading producers of specialty stainless steel. read more

Zambia's agricultural sector has witnessed an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia stores. This significant partnership was celebrated at an official launch event held at Shoprite. read more

This was the clear message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, where the government, producers, and academic institutions were called upon to develop a national plan to promote the sustainable growth of the industry. read more

The Dominican Republic is experiencing a decline in its participation in the international avocado market and will continue to lose market share unless drastic action is taken. This was the blunt message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, which urged the government and producers. read more

Now that the avocado season has ended in the Iberian Peninsula, the market is closely monitoring the development of the summer supply, which is expected to increase significantly. Meanwhile, the mango market is in a delicate phase of transitioning between different sources. read more

Kenyan avocado producer-exporter Karakuta Fresh Produce has opened a 7,500-tonne avocado packhouse in Nairobi, as part of its strategy to boost exports and strengthen relationships with over 1,500 smallholder farmers, CEO Grace Ngungi announced. read more

Grupo Cartama, the largest avocado grower-exporter in Colombia, has obtained $119 million in financing to increase its production and construct a new packhouse. read more

The avocado industry in Morocco is continuing to grow rapidly, with exports breaking records for the second consecutive year and surpassing 100,000 tonnes this season. The increase in export volumes is remarkable, nearly doubling compared to the previous season. Despite this growth, average prices have seen a significant decline. read more

Według konsultingu Asociatividad, sektor eksportu daktyli, który sprzedaje 1,9 miliona ton wartości 2,6 miliarda dolarów, oferuje możliwości dla Peru. Popyt skupia się na dwóch makrosegmentach: etnicznym i nutraceutycznym, z podsegmentami wysokiej, średniej i niskiej ceny, w zależności od. read more

The Kenyan avocado season has just begun and will last until October, and even into December for the late fruits, according to Abraham Cheruiyot, the director of Kenyan fresh produce exporter Saki Farm. Cheruiyot stated, "Our avocado season runs from April to October every year, but we have early fruits that we can start harvesting from March." read more

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has collaborated with Food & Culinary Professionals (FCP), a dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to create creative recipes that encourage new ways of consuming fresh avocados. read more

Last week, the first avocados of the season from ZZ2, a Limpopo-based enterprise, arrived in Shanghai before Peru. South Africa's shipping time to China is at least five days shorter than from the South American country. Despite a positive response from the market, they are still. read more

For years, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) were advised to avoid potassium-rich foods such as potatoes, bananas, avocados, and tomatoes due to the risk of hyperkalemia—a potentially life-threatening condition caused by elevated blood potassium. However, emerging research challenges this advice. read more

"Starting this week, we anticipate a gradual increase in Peruvian avocado volumes. Peru has overcome the meteorological issues that led to a decrease in production last year, and we expect a 35-40% increase in volume this season," says Ivan Brefa from Xarki. "Following the read more

Peru is expecting to boost its avocado exports in the 2025 season. Some exporters and marketers suggest that this increase is primarily due to a higher number of producers joining the industry rather than a significant rise in production. Concurrently, there are emerging consumption trends and prospects for derivative products... read more

In 2024, Mexico and Peru were the leading exporters of avocados, with their sales increasing by 20% and 29% respectively. Mexico achieved sales of $3.78 billion, while Peru reached $1.24 billion. Mexico, being the world's largest producer, harvested 2.67 million tons of avocados in 2024. Avocado exports have solidified Mexico's position as a major player in the global avocado market. read more

The 5th International Africa Avocado Congress, also known as Avocado Africa 2025, is scheduled to be held from May 27 to 30, 2025, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by the Avocado Society of Kenya in partnership with regional and international collaborators, the congress aims to enhance... read more

As geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea disrupt trade routes, Kenya's position in Africa's avocado export market is being tested by Tanzania's expansion into emerging markets like India. The Red Sea crisis, driven by escalating Houthi attacks, has altered maritime logistics, prompting shipping. read more

As found online, AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends for avocados, cauliflower, Galia melon, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the survey conducted at the end of each week. Although the prices for vine tomatoes and cucumbers are recorded. read more

At the colorful Dole Italia stand, exotic fruits such as mango, papaya, avocado, passion fruit, lime, and ginger are showcased at Macfrut 2025. "The results are excellent," commented Cristina Bambini, marketing manager of Dole Italia. "We have successfully launched the..." read more