Avocado

"We are facing a historic milestone that we believe will mark a before and after in the future of the tropical sector in our country. We are going to defend with all our might the interests of all the stakeholders that make up the value chain of Spanish avocado and mango because"

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These days we celebrate Avocado Day, a day dedicated to the exotic fruit that has gained popularity among many Italians in recent years. read more

"Due to strict export quality standards, the quality of the fruits has been affected in the past two years," says Brad Siebert, CEO of the industry association New Zealand Avocados. "However, it is expected to improve in the upcoming season." read more

Fresh Inset has announced that they have registered their Vidre+ sticker format solution in the Peruvian market. This will allow avocado exporters in the country to extend the freshness of their fruit and facilitate transportation to more distant markets. read more

Po dwóch kolejnych latach dotkniętych letnimi cyklonami, nowozelandzki przemysł awokado może spodziewać się poprawy wolumenów eksportowych w tym sezonie.

After two consecutive years affected by summer cyclones, the New Zealand avocado industry is set to welcome improved export volumes this season. read more

The Burundian producer-exporter Jenika primarily focuses on producing green beans for the local market, while its Hass avocados are predominantly exported to Europe and the Middle East. read more

Avomix continues to diversify its range of ready-to-eat products. The latest addition is a new guacamole with pico de gallo that is included in its gourmet line, within the Avomix brand. This sauce includes fresh and healthy ingredients such as avocado, small tomatoes. read more

Guacamole keeps growing and has become almost a commodity. Around guacamole, the family has expanded with brocomole (avocado and broccoli) or guisamole (avocado and peas).

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With over 150 hectares dedicated to avocado cultivation, Grupo Sanell has expanded from its establishment in 1980, when it planted its initial orchards, to emerge as a significant player in the industry. The company now operates its own packing facility and possesses the technology, expertise, and certifications to fulfill the requirements of the sector. read more

"Colombia expects to export approximately 150,000 tons of fresh Hass avocados this year. Despite a 5% decrease in the sector from January to May, we anticipate ending 2024 with exports increasing by around 16%," says Ricardo Uribe, CEO of Cartama. This positive outlook is supported by the anticipated volumes from the industry." read more

W Nandi County, the Nandi Avocado Farmers' Cooperative Society (NAFCS) has started direct avocado exports to Belgium and the Netherlands, which represents a major advancement in the agricultural sector of the region. This follows the acquisition of an export license from the Horticultural Crops Board. read more

At the start of the 2024 Hass avocado campaign, the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass) anticipated a 16% decrease in exports compared to the 597,500 tons shipped during the 2023 campaign. However, recent estimates indicate that exports are likely to only decline by approximately 10%. read more

"An early assessment of the Morro Bay Avocado™ crop indicates that it will be lighter this season. Megan Shanley Warren from Shanley Farms mentioned that it is an alternate bearing season, with the crop likely to be around 50% lighter compared to last year. Despite this, the trees are very healthy." read more

No longer just a popular fruit to eat, avocado is becoming a must-have ingredient in the beauty world. Vogue.it reports this, emphasizing how this food is increasingly present in the cosmetics sector, from products for the eye area. read more

A team from San Ignacio de Loyola University (USIL) in Peru has developed an innovative coating using mandarin essential oil and other natural ingredients to protect Hass avocados from anthracnose fungus during post-harvest. This coating helps maintain the fruit's quality and... read more

Na rynku awokado pojawiają się istotne wyzwania. „Podaż awokado rośnie w wyższym tempie niż popyt, co wiąże się z istotnymi wyzwaniami dla całego łańcucha dostaw i zmusza nas do bycia bardzo konkurencyjnymi i zrównoważonymi” - mówi Carlos Londoño, dyrektor generalny. read more

South African avocado growers will celebrate this week as the first container to be exported to Japan will be shipped from Durban. read more

Wartość eksportu awokado z Peru wzrosła o 12 procent w drugim kwartale 2024 roku w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku, pomimo spadku o 14 procent wolumenu przesyłek. Według konsultingu Fresh Fruit Peru, kraj wysłał 286 389 ton awokado o wartości 559 mln dolarów w ciągu trzech miesięcy od read more

The harsh desert and semi-arid climate of Israel are ideal for testing new desirable traits, especially for subtropical fruits. Growers from around the world import rootstock, budwood, and new varieties of mango, avocado, and litchi trees from Israel. The supplier is Banai Ltd., an Israeli company. read more

Mission Produce, Inc., a major company in the sourcing, production, and distribution of fresh Hass avocados, has shared information on the strong performance of organic avocados in the U.S. market. This announcement comes just before the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, California, scheduled for July 10-11, 2024. read more