Avocado

Avocado will be the flagship product of the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, the trade fair organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, which will take place from October 8 to 10 at the exhibition center in Madrid. The fair will focus on various initiatives around this superfood, whose success is read more

Fruit today spoke with Celestino Recatalá, president of ASOPROA (Association of Avocado Producers), who highlighted the details of avocado cultivation and emphasized the importance of the newly created quality brand.

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A Bay of Plenty orchard management and post-harvest company has upgraded one of its facilities to increase its packing capacity by 40 percent for the upcoming avocado export season, which has just started in New Zealand. DMS Progrowers Limited has made significant investments in the automation of avocado processing areas. read more

California’s avocado growers may be anticipating a plentiful harvest next year. However, on the same day they projected a larger crop in 2025, they also expressed frustration that the government will permit Mexico to carry out its own inspections on avocado orchards that export to the US. read more

California avocado growers are voicing their concerns about a decision made by the U.S. to shift pest inspections from USDA personnel to the Mexican government. USDA inspectors have traditionally been vital in preventing the importation of avocados from California. read more

W odpowiedzi na rosnący problem kradzieży mango i awokado, Vélez-Málaga wprowadziło nową strategię inspekcji od sierpnia, kierując ją na główne punkty wylotowe gminy. Ta inicjatywa doprowadziła do ponad 200 kontroli w kluczowych miejscach, skutkując wieloma interwencjami i. read more

Podczas oficjalnej wizyty w Nowej Zelandii, Wicepremier i Minister Handlu Manoa Kamikamica oraz Sekretarz Stały Shaheen Ali spotkali się z zarządem Zespri International, aby zbadać model spółdzielczy, który doprowadził Zespri do pozycji lidera na świecie w produkcji kiwi.

During an official visit to New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica, alongside Permanent Secretary Shaheen Ali, engaged with Zespri International's management to explore the cooperative model that has propelled Zespri to become the world's leading kiwifruit. read more

Zimbabwe is celebrating the recent approval for its avocados to be exported to China, but it's not the only sector experiencing growth. The blueberry industry is also preparing for rapid expansion. read more

With operations in 17 different countries and a specialized international team, Westfalia Fruit continues to set precedents while addressing critical environmental challenges for the

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Avocado packer and marketer, Natures Fruit Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Turner as their new General Manager. Roger is taking over from Paul Griffin, who will be retiring after more than 12 years with the company. Turner joins Natures after a distinguished career in the industry. read more

The current fruit set on California avocado trees in multiple growing regions is significantly higher this year than in previous years, leading many growers to predict that the 2025 crop harvest may result in a larger crop size compared to recent seasons. plentiful rains in 2023 and read more

In this way, the fair will focus on various initiatives surrounding this superfood, whose success has grown significantly in recent years both in consumption and international trade. read more

Cultipalta, a company owned by the Cultivar Group and a leader in importing and distributing avocados and mangoes, has announced the opening of a new warehouse in Mercabarna, Barcelona. This facility specializes in the ripening, selection, packing, and distribution of avocados and mangoes... read more

An australijska firma innowacyjna zajmująca się produkcją żywności podwoiła produkcję awokado po otwarciu swojego nowoczesnego zakładu produkcyjnego w Meksyku. Naturo Technologies wprowadziło na rynek swoją linię awokado o nazwie Natavo™ Avocado w 2018 roku, a teraz firma nawiązała współpracę z… read more

Transformations in the sustainability, productivity, and economics of avocado production have led to the development of a newly launched data management package targeting growers and cooperatives worldwide. Haskelberg Nurseries, a global provider of avocado and fruit tree seedlings, has created the Canacado Hub... read more

In Colombia, the Unidad de Planificación Rural Agropecuaria (UPRA) issued its latest Wholesale Price Bulletin, revealing varied price movements for agricultural products in August. Vegetables experienced a downturn in prices. In contrast, fresh fruits such as mangoes, avocados, and Tahiti limes, read more

Cultipalta, a company owned by the top tropical fruit importer and distributor Cultivar, has inaugurated a new ripening facility in Mercabarna, Barcelona's wholesale market. The facility specializes in the ripening, selection, packaging, and distribution of avocados and mangoes. read more

This facility specialized in the ripening, selection, packaging, and distribution of avocados and mangoes represents a significant advancement in expanding operations. read more

The event taking place from October 8th to 10th, 2024, provides Westfalia Fruit with an ideal platform to showcase these innovations. With over 100,000 expected visitors, it offers the perfect opportunity to highlight the company's legacy in sustainable avocado production. read more

Westfalia Fruit will showcase pioneering technologies at the upcoming Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid next month to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable agriculture. These technologies include avocado-based paper and packaging made from 25-30 per cent avocado waste, as well as a non-destructive fruit tester. read more