Avocado

The Marca fair in Bologna, which took place on January 14 and 15, was selected as the venue for the launch of a high-value-added product in the exotic fruits sector of national origin. On this occasion, Masseria Fruttirossi unveiled the prototype of the new raw and 100% Italian avocado pulp. Dario De Lisi, the read more

Kenyan avocado industry is preparing to resume avocado exports by sea, with favorable weather conditions leading to higher volumes for the upcoming export season, according to Brian Njue, managing director of Kenyan avocado exporter Aytin Naturals: "We are expecting to see a significant increase in avocado volume." read more

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Meksyk oczekuje rekordowego plonu awokado na rok uprawny trwający od lipca 2025 do czerwca 2026. "Spodziewamy się zbiorów na poziomie 2,5 miliarda funtów, co będzie pierwszym razem, gdy przekroczymy ten poziom" - mówi Alvaro Luque, dyrektor generalny Avocados From Mexico (AFM), organizacji non-profit zajmującej się marketingiem. read more

The Dutch company Van der Lans International has been importing Peruvian pomegranates for around 15 years, and they have observed a growing demand for this fruit every year. "They are not as popular as avocados yet, but people are starting to use them more in dishes or juices," says commercial manager Thijs Terwindt. read more

Morocco exported nearly 1.6 million tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2025, with tomatoes, early vegetables, and avocados leading the way. However, prices experienced a decline following the inflationary pressures observed in 2022/23. read more

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) recently held elections for its board of directors, which were confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. read more

Intertropic, the Spanish Avocado and Mango Inter-branch Organization, has announced the appointment of Antonio Carpintero as its new general manager. The decision was unanimously approved by the board of directors. This appointment is significant for the organization as it is at a crucial moment. read more

Colombia obtained approval to export fresh Hass avocados to Uruguay by completing technical documentation that demonstrates the quality and phytosanitary standards of Colombian fruit. The news was confirmed by the General Directorate of the Agricultural Service of the Ministry of Livestock. read more

Researchers from the University of La Laguna have developed a genetic method to identify avocado varieties belonging to the Antillana race, which are known for their tolerance to saline irrigation water. The method aims to assist nurseries by allowing genetic certification of these varieties. read more

Operating through a network of over 500 smallholder farmers, Afri Foods is a Rwandan agrifood exporter founded in 2019 by Sakina Usengimana. The company is positioned at the intersection of gender inclusion and technology-enabled scaling, and currently specializes in exporting avocados and chilies. read more

The cultivation of avocados in Israel has been increasingly common in recent years, with the acreage expanding every year, according to Betsalel Ohana, the export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "With around 16,000 hectares of orchards and an additional 1,000 hectares planted each year, avocados now dominate... read more

Imported Mexican avocados to the US are expected to reach a record-breaking 2.5 billion pounds (1.13 million tonnes) during the 2025/26 season, representing the highest volume ever supplied to the country. read more

"We're not just growing vegetables, we're building systems, partnerships, and livelihoods," says Emmanuel Harelimana, CEO of Garden Fresh, as he walks through rows of French beans ready for harvest. Established in 2016, Garden Fresh is a family-owned company dedicated to the production and. read more

For U.S. retailers looking ahead to a high-demand year, Avocados From Mexico® has a straightforward message: the fruit is readily available, there is a strong size mix, and promotional programs are in place to meet demand at crucial times. Avocados From Mexico announced today that Mexican avocado imports. read more

Tanzania obecnie eksportuje średnio 36 520 ton awokado rocznie, generując około 79 milionów dolarów rocznie. Kraj ten dąży do stania się czwartym co do wielkości eksporterem awokado w Afryce, ustępując Kenii, Etiopii, RPA i Maroku. Według urzędników, istnieją strategie mające na celu to osiągnięcie. read more

Someone purchasing a ripe avocado or juicy mango at a European supermarket may assume that's how they naturally come from the tree. However, this is not the case. These fruits usually require a stop at a ripening facility, especially for imported produce. Niels van Hassel, a ripening specialist from Logistics Business Partners (LBP), plays a vital role in this process. read more

Colombia exported 182,432 tonnes of avocados between January and November 2025, an increase of 21.8% compared to the same period the previous year. According to the industry association Corpohass, this indicates that the country is on track to end the year with nearly 194,000 tonnes of avocado shipments, setting a new record. read more

Morocco's agricultural sector is expanding its cultivated area, export volumes, and crop range as part of a policy framework aimed at increasing access to European markets and improving compliance with EU standards. The government's strategy focuses on increasing output, improving quality, and diversifying products. read more

Avocado imports in the United States remained high during week 50, with approximately 1,434 shipments entering the country, as reported by Avobook in its week 51 update. The majority of supplies came from Mexico, contributing to 96 percent of the total volume, according to FreshFruitPortal. read more