Avocado

Hass avocados from Peru will be ready for sale to U.S. consumers in time for the 2024 backyard barbecue season. Index Fresh customers, a global avocado marketing and distribution company, will have access to the premium Peruvian harvest throughout the summer with fixed pricing. read more

"What diversification is possible in the face of climate change?" This was the topic of one of the conferences at medFEL 2024. Pomegranates, avocados, almonds, citrus fruits, and exotic fruits have been the focus of many trials and new plantations in the region in recent years. In response to climate change, read more

"Avocados are under threat from the climate crisis, sparking calls for faster emission cuts and more support for farmers, according to a new report published by the charity Christian Aid. The superfood favorite is known for its environmental impact due to its high water requirements." read more

Kenya, a major avocado producer in Africa, is seeking to enhance collaboration with China in order to comply with the strict food safety regulations necessary for the Chinese market. This effort was emphasized by Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, during the 4th International Africa read more

Avocados Australia Limited, the representative organization for the Australian avocado industry, has revealed its highly anticipated expansion into the Indian market, with cricket legend Brett Lee being introduced as their brand ambassador. The announcement took place during Avocados Australia's Launch Trade Reception. read more

Avocados Australia Limited, the representative organization for the Australian avocado industry, has officially entered the Indian market with great excitement, enlisting cricket legend Brett Lee as their brand ambassador. The announcement was made during Avocados Australia's Launch Trade Reception. read more

Kenya, a major avocado producer in Africa, is seeking to enhance collaboration with China in order to meet the strict food safety standards necessary for the Chinese market. This effort was emphasized by Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, during the 4th International Africa read more

Avocados Australia has officially entered the Indian market with cricket icon Brett Lee as its brand ambassador. This partnership is a major milestone for Australian avocados and the Indian fresh fruit market. read more

Indie granted access to South African avocados, a move that is expected to significantly boost the country's avocado industry. read more

W ciągu pierwszego kwartału 2024 roku eksport świeżych awokado z Peru odnotował znaczący wzrost, osiągając 105 034 ton o wartości 233 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to wzrost o 35% pod względem wolumenu i o 46% pod względem wartości w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w ubiegłym roku. Ponadto, średnia cena peruwiańskich read more

At the beginning of the year, there was a shortage of avocados, especially in larger sizes, but early imports from the Southern Hemisphere helped stabilize the situation. "During the first three months of this year, we observed fluctuations in raw material prices, especially for larger sizes, with prices occasionally reaching high levels." read more

The largest share (39%) was accounted for by the Netherlands, as reported by reefertrends. Following them are Spain (22%) and China (15%). The average price on the international market was 2.22 US dollars/kg, representing an increase of 8% compared to the previous year. read more

Namibia, with minimal commercial avocado production in its agronomic landscape, experienced a rise in avocado imports. In the last quarter of the previous year, imports reached 889 tonnes valued at over N$16.4 million. This marked a notable increase from the previous 756 tonnes, worth N$14.5 million. read more

In Kenya, locals rarely consume cauliflower, broccoli, or bok choy themselves, yet the country produces these crops abundantly. This African nation serves as the 'food garden of Europe'. A significant portion of its cultivation includes herbs, green beans, mangoes, and avocados. read more

In Nakuru County, Kenya, there is an avocado orchard near Lake Naivasha with over 2,500 trees. The farm, owned by Richard Wafula, is currently preparing to ship around 10 containers of fresh avocados to China. While Kenya has been exporting frozen avocados to China since 2019, the CIIE 2022 event will be a significant opportunity for expanded trade. read more

The production area of Jalisco, Mexico is seeking to increase its year-round exports to more than the current 30 countries they currently serve worldwide. Eleazar Oceguera Aguayo, president of Jalisco's Avocado Industry body (APEAJAL), stated that they are aiming to grow exports by 5% this year (2024). "In part the read more

German avocado imports have increased by 402 percent over the past decade, from 31,400 tonnes in 2013 to 157,800 tonnes last year. These figures, released by the Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) and reported by EFE, indicate that the value of avocado imports has also risen from €68.3m in 2013 to €484m in 2023. read more

Od tego lata wszystkie awokado Eosta z Kenii będą certyfikowane Fairtrade, według holenderskiego dostawcy produktów organicznych. read more

Avocado trees are not water guzzlers, and their cultivation is not responsible for the global droughts as some claim. The cultivation only accounts for a very small percentage of global food production and only a third of the production of key tropical fruits (excluding). read more

Awokado było centrum uwagi podczas zamykającej sesji Fresh Produce Forum podczas targów Fruit Logistica 2024. read more