Avocado

Abrafrutas is celebrating its tenth anniversary as Brazil's leading association of fruit and vegetable growers and exporters, serving as the official representative of the sector in global markets. "Abrafrutas is an association of growers and exporters," said its director, Eduardo Brandão. read more

The developers of a new indoor farming model intend to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables, potentially including avocados, on a landfill site in the UK countryside. read more

The Avocado Producers Association (Asoproa) has officially launched its new Aguacate Valenciano (Valencian Avocado) brand. At an inauguration event held at the headquarters of Valencian farmers association Ava-Asaja, the association said the new quality seal would strengthen the differentiation. read more

Avocado cultivation in India is rapidly gaining momentum, and the sector is expected to transition from scattered plantations to organized commercial production within the next 5-10 years, as reported by Narendra Mohan from the Department of Agriculture of the Government of Bihar. read more

Peru is approaching the Hass avocado season of 2025/26 with growth indicators that show an expanding industry, but also facing challenges related to managing volume and maintaining a balance in the global market. Industry experts confirm that this growth is the result of a deliberate and sustained increase in export supply, rather than temporary factors. read more

Companies from the fresh avocado and avocado oil sectors gathered in Berlin before last month's Fruit Logistica trade fair for a meeting organized by the Avocado Oil Manufacturers Association (Aoma). The purpose of the meeting was to address a longstanding structural challenge in the industry: the significant interdependence and ongoing issues that have been overlooked. read more

The Association of Avocado Producers (ASOPROA) presented the new Valencian Avocado brand on February 26 at the headquarters of the Valencian Association of Growers (AVA-ASAJA). This quality label, approved by the Generalitat Valenciana, was created to improve the product's distinction... read more

Fruits have traditionally been seen as a crucial part of a healthy diet. However, contemporary scientific research reveals that their advantages go beyond just supplying vitamins. Fruits have a blend of biologically active compounds - antioxidants, polyphenols, dietary fiber. read more

UK supermarkets, such as Tesco, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons, are experiencing shortages of certain fruits and vegetables due to extended periods of rain and flooding in southern Spain and northern Morocco. The impacted products include strawberries, raspberries, avocados, and peppers. read more

In 2026, the World Avocado Organization (WAO) celebrated its 10th anniversary at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. Over those 10 years, avocados underwent a transformation, transitioning from being a rapidly growing product to a true global specialty. "The evolution of the global market has been read more

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The Australian avocado industry has successfully developed the ability to export year-round to various international markets. This achievement required navigating regulatory procedures, fostering partnerships, and making commercial investments. The Avolution, a fresh produce marketing company, is urging the industry to adopt the same approach. read more

Will dragon fruit become the new avocado? Lorenza Ciccaroni of N&K in the Netherlands dares not say. This lesser-known exotic fruit is, however, certainly gaining popularity. "Many more people than ten years ago know what dragon fruit is," she notices. "Instead of a few pallets per week, we now" read more

OneThird, a data-driven technology company specializing in fresh produce, has unveiled a new version of its Avocado Scanner. This latest model boasts an impressive accuracy rate of around 90% and features Dual LED technology, along with an enhanced result screen. These upgrades are aimed at revolutionizing the way the scanner operates. read more

OneThird has released a new version of its Avocado Scanner with improved accuracy (around 90 percent), Dual LED technology, and a new user-friendly result screen. read more

The fresh produce marketing company The Avolution is urging the industry to give the same level of attention to destination performance, focusing on how much export markets actually pay per kilogram, as it has given to establishing market access. read more

Colombia has strengthened its position in the global Hass avocado market. Over the past five years, the Netherlands has been the primary destination for Colombian Hass avocados. Between 2020 and 2025, exports to the Netherlands grew significantly from US$36.7 million to US$134.2 million, marking read more

The harvesting and exporting of avocados in Michoacán, Mexico, have resumed this week after being temporarily suspended as a precaution due to disruptions on Sunday in various parts of the state. Industry sources report that operations have been gradually returning to normal since Monday, including... read more

The Lebanese avocado industry seems to be recovering and gaining market confidence after facing challenges during difficult seasons affected by wartime conditions that hindered exports. Souad Fadel, who is the head of exports and imports at Fadel Trading, gives an update on the progress of the season. The exporter mentioned, "Compared to last... read more

Mangoes and some avocados have resumed shipping after a temporary halt in Mexico on Saturday. This interruption was caused by the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, by the Mexican army on Sunday. This event led to unrest in Jalisco and other Mexican states. read more