Avocado

As Morocco faces its sixth consecutive year of drought, water-intensive agricultural projects are under scrutiny. Climate change poses a major threat to the country, impacting the vast agricultural sector which employs 39% of the workforce. Recent reports indicate a 67% drop in rainfall and the
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In 2023, a year after initiating exports to China, Kenya's avocado exports to the country surged nearly tenfold. According to Chinese data, the Asian nation imported 4,324 tonnes of Kenyan avocados last year, compared to 443 tonnes in 2022. Philip Mutooni, Chief Executive of the Avocado
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According to the company, the HEWA 3800 washing machine, which was launched in 2023, sets new standards in hygienic design and washes salad, vegetables, fruit and other food continuously, effectively and in a resource-saving manner. The avocado robot solution, which will also be demonstrated,
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Following confirmation in 2023 that China has granted access to avocados from South Africa, supplier Westfalia Fruit says it anticipates the first shipment will arrive in southern Chinese ports at the end of March. read more

The global avocado market is experiencing steady growth, with a 5% annual increase in consumption. In this context, Peru stands out as the third largest exporter worldwide, with approximately 32,000 hectares devoted to the cultivation of the popular Hass variety. The commercial window for this
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Colombian exports of Hass avocados witnessed a substantial growth of 26.4% in 2023, with the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States being the primary markets. The Colombian Corporation of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters - Corpohass, reports a historic year for the industry in 2023,
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The Tanzanian peak export season for avocados is just around the corner, Irene Appolinary Undiri, sales representative at Tanzanian avocado exporter Kwanza Fresh, states: “The peak season for avocados in the southern region of Tanzania, where our pack house is situated, spans from February to
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At Fruit Logistica Berlin, Mission Produce, Inc. will showcase its exclusive ripening innovation, Mission Control, for ripe-and-ready avocados in the UK. Mission Control is ripe room technology that enables next-level precision for atmosphere-controlled ripening – achieving as much as a 38
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Supply and demand of avocados from Mexico look to be fairly balanced at the moment. “It’s the week before the Super Bowl and everything is in place,” says David Billings of Stonehill Produce Inc. “All the fruit that’s expected to be needed for distribution is ready to go with just a
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The Moroccan avocado campaign is progressing calmly, a little more slowly than expected, but it is on track to achieve good results and even break the record for export volumes. So says Abdellah Elyamlahi, President of the Moroccan Avocado Association. read more

At the annual Fruit Logistica trade fair, Frigotec aims to surprise visitors with the first pineapple ripening process using the new AI Softripe ripening method. At the Frigotec booth, visitors can examine and taste the first Softripe pineapple fruits, a trade fair novelty, alongside the already
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Peru will highlight the diversity of its agricultural offer this week in Berlin, with a “captivating selection of products that reflect the richness of its lands,” says Julian Valladares from PromPeru based in London. "Among the main fruit types on offer from Peru are grapes and blueberries,
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The overarching position for Australian avocados in 2024 is for a big season, volumes are up from the current Western Australian season which will continue through to October. Volumes from New South Wales and Queensland will also be up and the crop is looking good. Overall volumes will increase
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Reyes Gutiérrez is now starting its first avocado harvest in its 500 hectares of farms in Portugal and Cádiz. read more

The New Zealand avocado industry is exploring ways to enhance fruit quality and crop resilience amidst fierce international competition after a challenging year for exporters. The sector is also emphasizing its sustainability efforts to global markets. read more

Micah Enriquez, a New Jersey-based DIY digital creator, has gained attention for her innovative fridge salad bar hack shared on her Make It With Micah channels. Aiming to fulfill her New Year's resolution of eating a salad daily, Enriquez organized a fridge drawer with various salad ingredients
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Westfalia Fruit says it has successfully trialled an innovative and natural method of ensuring food safety within the supply chain. This new method involves the use of a probiotic, which is stored in a water mist circulating in the ripening room.
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Global avocado company Westfalia Fruit is marking its 75th anniversary this year by reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable future. Founded in 1949 by philanthropist and geologist Dr Hans Merensky, Westfalia is today present in 17 countries across 5 continents, working in partnership
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Our packaging hides nothing, so the product is 100% recycled and there is no food waste. So avocados are meant to be enjoyed, not wasted, and the planet benefits from responsible and environmentally conscious behaviour in the avocado supply chain and the
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Westfalia Fruit, a global avocado supplier, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded by the philanthropist and geologist Dr Hans Merensky in 1949, Westfalia continues to stay true to its purpose of 'Doing Good'. read more