Avocado

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking feedback on a proposed modification to the maturity standards for Beta avocados within the federal marketing order that applies to avocados cultivated in South Florida. The suggested adjustment would involve updating the shipping schedule for avocado maturity. read more

Odkrycie egzotycznego chrząszcza, znanego jako Euwallacea fornicatus, na Costa Tropical wzbudziło niepokój wśród techników i ekspertów ze względu na potencjalne negatywne skutki, jakie może mieć na lokalną gospodarkę, zwłaszcza na plantacje awokado. Ten owad, pochodzący z Azji Południowo-Wschodniej, read more

Westfalia Fruit, a global avocado company, will demonstrate its dedication to sustainable agriculture at Fruit Attraction 2024 by showcasing innovative technologies like non-destructive fruit testing and avocado-based paper. With operations in 17 countries and a committed global team, Westfalia Fruit is at the forefront of promoting environmentally-friendly practices in the avocado industry. read more

A new certification program launched by the state of Michoacan, Mexico aims to ensure that avocado exports to the United States do not come from deforested areas or engage in illegal activities, according to the US ambassador to Mexico. The program was introduced in late August. read more

The city of Medellin, Colombia, will host a new edition of Territorio Aguacate in November. Once again, this event will be the meeting point for all the players in the Hass avocado chain. "Territorio Aguacate has different scenarios and activities to generate and share the knowledge related to avocado production." read more

"Mark Everett, Business Unit Director - Avocados at Worldwide Fruit, stated, "At Worldwide Fruit, we have been very pleased with the quality of the avocados we have received from both South Africa and Peru this season. Peru bounced back with better quality after the challenges of the previous." read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

Chiny podpisały protokół dotyczący wymagań fitosanitarnych, aby umożliwić eksport awokado z Zimbabwe do Chin. read more

Camposol bolsters its management team by bringing in Pedro Aguilar Niño as the Senior Manager of the Avocado Business Unit. Aguilar Niño is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in the perishable products industry, along with a successful career in the field. read more

Mimo że początkowa faza nowego sezonu awokado z Meksyku była nieco trudna, dostawy owoców wyglądają dobrze i będą utrzymywać się przez pewien czas. Meksykańskie dostawy ponownie rosną po trudnym poprzednim sezonie. Wtedy to meksykańskie zbiory doświadczały nietypowej suszy. read more

Camposol has strengthened its management team by appointing Pedro Aguilar as the senior manager of its avocado business unit. read more

He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Colegio de Estudios Superiores en Administración (CESA) in Bogotá, Colombia, and studied shipbuilding technology at the Escuela Naval de Cartagena. He has worked in all areas of the avocado business, from warehouse management and production to... read more

Cartama Group, a pioneer in the production and export of Hass avocados in Colombia, has proudly announced the shipment of its 5,000th container. This milestone is a significant achievement for both the country's avocado industry and Cartama. The container carries approximately 21,696 kilograms of avocados. read more

Peru exported 23,509 containers of Hass avocados between the beginning of 2024 and September 8 (week 36), which is 11% less than the 26,377 containers it shipped in the same period last year. Juan Carlos Paredes Rosales, president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers of Peru (ProHass), read more

A bushfire in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia has affected hectares of shrubland, fruit trees, and farm infrastructure, including machinery. The fire, which reached an "emergency" level, occurred along the Gascoyne River near the coastal town of Carnarvon, approximately 900 kilometers away. read more

Fluctuante recently released a report on Peruvian agricultural exports for the first six months of 2024. David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, emphasized the difficulties encountered by the Peruvian fruit industry, particularly in the blueberry sector, as adverse weather conditions affected the early stages of the campaign. read more

At the Pharr International Bridge in Texas, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents recently discovered cocaine worth over $500,000 hidden in an avocado shipment. The drugs were found during a secondary inspection led by an officer, with the assistance of canines. read more

Chipotle has introduced Autocado, a collaborative robot designed to streamline the preparation of avocados by cutting, coring, and peeling them. This innovation was developed in collaboration with Vebu, a startup specializing in food supply automation. Currently, Autocado is being tested at. read more