Avocado

Juanita Esguerra Rezk, PhD in Peace and Development Studies, has researched the effects of the avocado boom on the people in the small town of Cajamarca in the Colombian Andes. Here, avocados are grown by small-scale farmers on their farms as well as by landless workers. read more

Mexico is responsible for more than a third of the world's avocado production, making it the leading producer globally. The state of Michoacán in Mexico contributes almost 80% of the country's avocado output, with an annual production exceeding 2 million metric tonnes. The region benefits from volcanic soil and a favorable climate. read more

"Popyt na awokado po Cinco de Mayo pozostał stabilny. Mieliśmy również Dzień Matki zaraz po tym wydarzeniu. Tradycyjnie miesiące od maja do lipca są dobrymi miesiącami dla awokado, ponieważ wiele imprez zwiększa konsumpcję tego owocu, w tym uroczystości z okazji ślubów, święta oraz lepsza pogoda." read more

A new doctoral study from the University of Gothenburg examines how the global avocado boom is impacting peasant communities and their environment in Colombia. Juanita Esguerra Rezk, a doctor in peace and development research, conducted eight months of fieldwork in the town of Cajamarca. read more

The Tanzanian government is implementing a system to register buyers of avocados and their representatives. This effort is designed to prevent exploitative practices in the industry by bringing all parties into a centralized registry, as stated by the Director General of the Cereals and. read more

Canada is becoming a potential strategic market for diversifying Colombian avocado exports, but it is still relatively unexplored due to logistical, commercial, and reputational challenges. Despite Mexico's dominance with 99% of the supply, Colombia has a real opportunity to increase its presence in Canada. read more

Według wstępnych szacunków Komitetu Awokado Chile, tegoroczny plon awokado w Chile (2024/25) ma przekroczyć 235 000 ton. Komitet podkreślił, że dobre warunki pogodowe wskazują na to, że będzie to największy plon w kraju od ostatnich 10 lat. read more

It is expected that the production in this cycle will exceed that of the 2013/14 season, in which 235,338 tons were harvested. Although the final numbers for the end of the season and the data from May are still pending, it is already anticipated that the 2024/25 season will exceed 150,000 tons. read more

Such a dry climate in Southern California increases the risk of wildfires for agricultural stakeholders. Avocado farmers are currently working on recovering from the extensive fires that occurred last autumn. "There are approximately 20,200 hectares of avocado trees in the state of California, with about 1,620 hectares dedicated to avocado production." read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly online price trends for various fruits and vegetables at six supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Dirk, Vomar, and Hoogvliet. Up to and including week 19, the monitored items included avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Starting from week 20, the monitoring will continue with additional produce items. read more

Fruits and vegetables imported into the UK from non-EU countries are likely to experience a price hike after the UK Prime Minister agreed to adhere to EU food and drink regulations. This alignment will result in increased scrutiny for imports like avocados, pineapples, mangoes, and oranges, leading to stricter checks. read more

The predicted export volume corresponds to an increase of two percent compared to the previous year, which was 4% lower than the year before. read more

According to a USDA report, Peru is expected to export 630,000 metric tonnes of avocados in 2025. The report also indicates that a potential La Niña phenomenon along the country's coast could lead to a decrease in avocado production, despite recent increases in planted area. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company specializing in avocado oil based in Apulia, Italy, will be participating in the fifth Avocado Africa Conference, taking place from May 27 to 30 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a member of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's leading producers of specialty stainless steel. read more

Zambia's agricultural sector has witnessed an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia stores. This significant partnership was celebrated at an official launch event held at Shoprite. read more

This was the clear message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, where the government, producers, and academic institutions were called upon to develop a national plan to promote the sustainable growth of the industry. read more

The Dominican Republic is experiencing a decline in its participation in the international avocado market and will continue to lose market share unless drastic action is taken. This was the blunt message from a recent meeting of the National Avocado Cluster, which urged the government and producers. read more

Now that the avocado season has ended in the Iberian Peninsula, the market is closely monitoring the development of the summer supply, which is expected to increase significantly. Meanwhile, the mango market is in a delicate phase of transitioning between different sources. read more

Kenyan avocado producer-exporter Karakuta Fresh Produce has opened a 7,500-tonne avocado packhouse in Nairobi, as part of its strategy to boost exports and strengthen relationships with over 1,500 smallholder farmers, CEO Grace Ngungi announced. read more

Grupo Cartama, the largest avocado grower-exporter in Colombia, has obtained $119 million in financing to increase its production and construct a new packhouse. read more