Avocado

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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. read more

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. read more

"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." read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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 read more

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... read more

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... read more

Fruit has surpassed coffee as Kenya's largest source of export revenue, according to a report in Business Daily Africa. read more

W ramach zmian gospodarczych popyt na awokado nie zmalał w Wielkiej Brytanii. Firma Worldwide Fruit, duża uczestniczka w imporcie awokado, odnotowuje wzrost w tej branży. Mark Everett, Dyrektor działu awokado, zgłosił wzrost sprzedaży o 12,5%, zwłaszcza w. read more

Zmniejszona ilość eksportu awokado z Peru utrzymuje się w tym sezonie, co prowadzi do niskich zapasów na kluczowych rynkach, takich jak Europa. Późne przycinanie drzew awokado w Peru doprowadziło do kolejnego znacznego zmniejszenia eksportu. Spodziewane jest większe dostawy z Peru w październiku i listopadzie. Ten deficyt okazał się być mniejszy. read more

The UK is ripe and ready for growth. Despite the pressures of high inflation and reduced consumer spending power, there remains a defiant and remarkable appetite in the market for top-quality, perfectly ripe avocados. And it’s a market that only a handful of companies appear properly equipped for. read more