Avocado

Westfalia Fruit has announced a "significant milestone" as it expands its avocado presence in three major Asian markets, Japan, India, and China. read more

"It has been years in the making, but Ecuador is finally starting to emerge as serious commercial avocado growers and exporters. According to Juan Diego Chiriboga, Sales and Business Development manager at the Agro-export Unit of Nobis Holdings, "Ecuador as an origin is relatively new." read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has announced that it will be highlighting the benefits of The Mission Advantage in the avocado and mango categories at Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) in Hong Kong, China, from September 4-6, 2024. "Mission Produce's extensive global network for growing, ripening, and distributing brings numerous competitive advantages…" read more

The volume of avocado exports from Kenya to China has decreased by 80 percent this year, as exporters shifted their attention to markets in Europe and North America. According to Chinese customs data, China imported 742,934 kilograms of Kenyan avocados. read more

Beijing is preparing for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, and South Africa is getting ready to send its first shipment of avocados to China. This move is part of a larger story on agricultural cooperation, which is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the summit. read more

Produkcja awokado w RPA tradycyjnie była związana z gorącymi i wilgotnymi prowincjami północnymi. Ostatnio jednak zwiększyła się liczba upraw w Zachodnim Przylądku. Louis Vorster, mający duże doświadczenie w produkcji awokado, rozmawiał z Marindą Louw Coetzee na temat różnic w produkcji. read more

Safresco is a new brand with a strong background. It specializes in citrus, grapes, and avocados and was established in 2022 through the sale of the fresh fruit business of Argentine lemon giant San Miguel Global to Citri&Co, a vertically integrated global fruit group created by a private fund. read more

Peru has exported an estimated 471,934 tons of avocados up to week 33 of the current campaign, which is 10% less than in the same period of the previous campaign. According to Elizabeth Miranda, commercial manager of Agrobusiness International Peru, this decrease was mainly observed in May and June. read more

California avocado supply continues to exceed both the early season and mid-season forecast. As of the week ending August 16, over 315 million pounds of California avocados had been harvested. It is now expected that harvesting will continue through September, although at a reduced volume. read more

It may come as a surprise to many to learn that the oldest avocado tree in Europe is not located on the shores of the Mediterranean, but in Porrúa, a small parish in the council of Llanes, in the Spanish region of Asturias. This tree, which is now 118 years old, was... read more

The Joburg Market Banana Ripening Facility is dedicated to enhancing the quality and market value of fresh produce such as bananas, pawpaw, and avocados for farmers. With 57 rooms capable of handling over 1,500 pallets at the same time, this facility ensures a controlled ripening process. read more

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has announced that shipments to the US during the first semester of 2024 have increased by more than three times the total volume shipped compared to the same period last year. read more

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