Avocado

"An early assessment of the Morro Bay Avocado™ crop indicates that it will be lighter this season. Megan Shanley Warren from Shanley Farms mentioned that it is an alternate bearing season, with the crop likely to be around 50% lighter compared to last year. Despite this, the trees are very healthy." read more

No longer just a popular fruit to eat, avocado is becoming a must-have ingredient in the beauty world. Vogue.it reports this, emphasizing how this food is increasingly present in the cosmetics sector, from products for the eye area. read more

A team from San Ignacio de Loyola University (USIL) in Peru has developed an innovative coating using mandarin essential oil and other natural ingredients to protect Hass avocados from anthracnose fungus during post-harvest. This coating helps maintain the fruit's quality and... read more

Na rynku awokado pojawiają się istotne wyzwania. „Podaż awokado rośnie w wyższym tempie niż popyt, co wiąże się z istotnymi wyzwaniami dla całego łańcucha dostaw i zmusza nas do bycia bardzo konkurencyjnymi i zrównoważonymi” - mówi Carlos Londoño, dyrektor generalny. read more

South African avocado growers will celebrate this week as the first container to be exported to Japan will be shipped from Durban. read more

Wartość eksportu awokado z Peru wzrosła o 12 procent w drugim kwartale 2024 roku w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku, pomimo spadku o 14 procent wolumenu przesyłek. Według konsultingu Fresh Fruit Peru, kraj wysłał 286 389 ton awokado o wartości 559 mln dolarów w ciągu trzech miesięcy od read more

The harsh desert and semi-arid climate of Israel are ideal for testing new desirable traits, especially for subtropical fruits. Growers from around the world import rootstock, budwood, and new varieties of mango, avocado, and litchi trees from Israel. The supplier is Banai Ltd., an Israeli company. read more

Mission Produce, Inc., a major company in the sourcing, production, and distribution of fresh Hass avocados, has shared information on the strong performance of organic avocados in the U.S. market. This announcement comes just before the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, California, scheduled for July 10-11, 2024. read more

In Greece, especially in the Peloponnese region, agricultural practices are adapting to climate change by transitioning to the cultivation of subtropical crops. The past two dry winters have posed challenges to traditional farming methods but have also created favorable conditions for crops such as mangoes and avocados. read more

Westfalia Fruit is introducing its premium, 100-percent pure avocado oils in the United States, now offered in three flavors: Plain, Garlic, and Lemon. These oils are produced from fresh avocados cultivated and harvested in South Africa. "We're known as the avocado experts for a reason," stated Zac Bard. read more

His name is nothing more than a play on words that refers to the fruit that inspires it: here is Ecovado, the sustainable and locally sourced "fake" avocado. Born from the research of Iranian scholar and designer residing in London, Arina Shokouhi, and reported by the publication today.it, Ecovado is created. read more

Using infrared cameras to assess the internal quality of fruits has become a common practice. However, the use of handheld devices for this purpose is not as widespread yet, but it is a technique that will soon be integrated into sorting lines. "Avocados are currently being sliced open to evaluate ripeness and quality. However, it is possible to perform this assessment non-invasively," says Vertigo... read more

Po ponad 10 latach pracy u boku swojego ojca Gabriela Burunata, wówczas prezydenta Commercial Fruits w Rungis, William Burunat założył w 2021 roku Nueva Vista. Obecnie ta firma o ludzkich rozmiarach ugruntowała swoją pozycję jako specjalista w dziedzinie awokado, granatów, fig i daktyli, ze szczególnym. read more

Currently, Frutas Montosa produces more than 1 million cups weekly and has over ten different recipes for guacamole sauces and fresh avocado pulp. The guacamole from Frutas Montosa is made only from fresh avocados at optimal ripeness, resulting in high-quality products. read more

In a recent discussion with News9Live, Dr. Shweta Jaiswal, a Senior Dietician at Sharda Hospital, highlighted the nutritional benefits of avocados for pregnant women. Emphasizing their high nutrient content, she pointed out that avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fats. read more

Pomimo zawartości węglowodanów i naturalnego cukru, badania naukowe konsekwentnie wskazują, że owoce mogą być istotne w utrzymaniu zdrowej wagi ciała. Jednym z kluczowych powodów jest to, że błonnik i woda zawarte w owocach mogą wydłużyć uczucie sytości, pomagając spożywać mniej kalorii ogółem. read more

Less spices, more superfruits, avocados, and spirulina superstars. This is the picture that emerges from the fifteenth edition of the Image Observatory of GS1 Italy, the biannual study that monitors consumption trends in the retail sector, by cross-referencing information from the labels of over 139,000. read more

Peru will be able to export table grapes by air to the Chinese market thanks to an agreement reached during the visit of the president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, to China. "Peru is one of the world's main exporters of table grapes, blueberries, avocados, and mangoes. The government's objective is to increase trade opportunities and strengthen economic ties with China," said Boluarte. read more

Peru has experienced a significant growth in avocado exports to the U.S., with quantities reaching almost 75,000 metric tons, valued at over $145 million in 2023, according to USDA data. The introduction of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market in 2006 has resulted in a steady increase in both the volume and value. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, and Morato, the next-generation bakery designed for creative souls and taste explorers, are pleased to announce a new collaboration: the "Avocado Toast Experience". read more