Avocado

The avocado harvest in Israel is significantly increasing. Betsalel Ohana of Planet Israel mentioned that it has gone up by approximately 67% compared to 2023 after attending the Avocado Growers Conference. The conference, organized by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture, was aimed at promoting the avocado industry. read more

The most purchased fruits in households are citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit) and exotic fruits (banana, kiwi, avocado, pineapple, and custard apple), with a per capita consumption of 18.5 and 18.7 kilos per person per year. They are followed by

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The Giumarra Companies have expanded their organic avocado program specifically for grocery retailers and foodservice operators. "With increased supplies from California and Mexico, we are meeting the growing consumer demand for both bulk and bagged organic avocados in different sizes," says Bruce Dowhan. read more

In order to meet its obligations to clients, the agroindustrial company Camposol has expanded its product range by acquiring various fruits in recent years. This diversification strategy includes the acquisition of blueberries, avocados, mangoes, tangerines, and grapes. read more

They enable a gentle, automated processing of delicate fruits and are a key component of the robotic avocado line, which was first introduced at this year's FRUIT LOGISTICA and Anuga FoodTec. The solution was developed by KRONEN in a research project with DIL. read more

British farmers will be valued, avocados and olives will be cultivated in Surrey, and insect salads will become a common part of British meals. read more

KRONEN delivered its first robotic solution for avocado processing in April. The tools and methods used by the robot to pit and peel avocados were developed by KRONEN and have recently been patented. These innovations allow the delicate fruit to be processed gently in an automated process. read more

Rabobank's latest projections indicate a significant increase in avocado production in Australia, with an expected 20% rise to reach 139,000 metric tonnes in the 2023-24 period. This growth is attributed to 1,500 hectares of avocado orchards maturing this year, leading to the upturn in production. read more

Ostatnia susza w Meksyku spowodowała niewielkie opóźnienie w rozpoczęciu zbiorów awokado w Jalisco, Meksyku. Organizacja rolników reprezentująca producentów i eksporterów awokado w stanie Jalisco twierdzi, że nie zostali dotknięci niedawnym zakazem inspektorów z USA w stanie Michoacán. read more

Fresh Direct, a leading foodservice fresh produce provider in the UK, has introduced a new plastic-free packaging solution for its avocado twin-pack, in collaboration with Westfalia Fruit, its main avocado supply partner. This initiative represents the first use of such packaging in. read more

The UK foodservice specialist Fresh Direct has introduced a new plastic-free packaging for its popular avocado twin-pack. read more

Around 1998, when most of Peru's agro-exporting associations were formed, the country's exports of fruits and vegetables mainly consisted of asparagus and mangoes, with additional volumes of grapes, avocados, and citrus fruits. This was also the year when ProCitrus was established. read more

Workers from the National Agrarian Health Service (SENASA) in Peru are currently on an indefinite strike in Arequipa and other regions of the country. They are protesting the failure to implement salary increases that have been pending for 14 years. Edwin Mamani, the regional secretary of the SENASA workers' union in Arequipa, is leading the strike. read more

The Colombian Hass Avocado industry has introduced a new national brand to promote its products in global markets. Avocados from Colombia emphasize the Hass avocado variety as a model for sustainability in three key areas: environmental, social, and economic. Avocados are the third most exported product from Colombia. read more

In a strategic pivot, Kenyan avocado producers are increasingly focusing on the Chinese market, utilizing logistical support from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to reach a potential consumer base of over 1.4 billion. This shift comes as Kenya started exporting avocados to China in August 2022. read more

Riverking, one of China's top avocado importers, will be participating in a trade visit to Queensland from June 25 to 26. During the visit, the avocado procurement leaders will meet with prominent avocado growers, packers, and exporters in and around Bundaberg. read more

Westfalia's Peruvian subsidiary, Westfalia Fruit Peru, is expanding its range of fruit exports by adding blueberries. The company, known for its expertise in avocados and also exporting Peruvian citrus and mangoes, will be harvesting its first blueberry crop in Lambayeque and Áncash this August. It anticipates shipping around 500 read more

Riverking, a prominent Chinese avocado importer, is scheduled to participate in a trade visit to Queensland from June 25 to June 26. During this visit, Riverking's avocado procurement leaders will tour some of Queensland's top avocado farms, packing facilities, and exporters located in and around Bundaberg. read more

W piątek, 21 czerwca, ambasador Stanów Zjednoczonych Ken Salazar ogłosił, że rządowe kontrole awokado i mango w meksykańskim stanie Michoacán zostaną stopniowo wznowione. Wiadomość ta przyszła tydzień po zatrzymaniu kontroli z powodu obaw dotyczących bezpieczeństwa, gdy dwóch pracowników USDA zostało zatrzymanych przez napastników.

On Friday, June 21, U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar announced that government inspections of avocados and mangos in the Mexican state of Michoacán will gradually resume. This news came a week after inspections were halted due to security concerns as two USDA employees were detained by assailants. read more

W Coromandel, Nowa Zelandia, sadownik Allan Dickinson, który uprawia około 600 drzew awokado odmiany Hass na powierzchni 7 hektarów, wyraził obawy dotyczące obecnego stanu branży awokado, wskazując na nadmierną podaż i obniżone zyski. Dickinson podkreślił duże obciążenie branży. read more