Avocado

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

LGS Specialty Sales, a prominent importer in the US known for citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has announced that it is providing South African Star Ruby grapefruit to retailers earlier than planned. read more

Jameela, a new avocado brand meaning 'beautiful' in Arabic, has recently been introduced to the market by Premier Foods Wholesale. "We are sourcing avocados from Peru, ensuring that only premium, class 1 avocados are included in the Jameela boxes," stated Graham Povey from Premier Foods. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, is now offering retailers South African Star Ruby Grapefruit ahead of schedule. The company's volumes of early summer Star Ruby grapefruit are now available for shipment out of New Jersey. Star Ruby grapefruit are now read more

California-based Calavo Growers, a century-old household name, is celebrating its Peruvian partner, The Viru Group (Viru), to honor their partnership and milestone anniversaries. Viru, an international food group celebrating its 30th anniversary, has been a supplier of Peruvian avocados to Calavo. read more

Dutchman Gerald Mulder has an IT background but ventured into the avocado business through his Tanzanian in-laws a few years ago. "My family oversees around 500 acres (200 hectares) of avocado plantations in Tanzania, located at the base of Kilimanjaro and in the southern region of the country. During the corona pandemic period, read more

Mimo niedawnych powodzi w Kenii, sezon awokado u producenta-eksportera Karakuta był stosunkowo niezmieniony, jak podała dyrektor generalna Grace Ngungi. read more

Inspections of avocados and mangoes in Michoacán, Mexico for export to the U.S. are currently suspended. This decision was made due to security concerns for personnel from the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) in Michoacán. The suspensions will continue until the security situation improves. read more

"Chociaż w tym roku wysłaliśmy tylko połowę kontenerów, jak w zeszłym roku, mieliśmy dostępne awokado od marca, w tym również duże rozmiary. Trudno było w to uwierzyć, ale w Pampa Baja udało nam się dostarczyć rynek eksportowy w pierwszej części sezonu" - mówi dyrektor handlowy Micky... read more