Avocado
Avocado pruning residues utilized for the production of more sustainable food packaging
2024-05-16 00:00
A recent study has successfully developed a prototype of a more durable material that enhances the biodegradability of food packaging by partially substituting its bioplastic with cellulose fibers obtained from the branches and leaves of the avocado tree. While plastic enables safe packaging of food…
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Ugandan exporter is witnessing significant interest at Macfrut
2024-05-16 00:00
Charic Fresh Fruit & Vegetables has been exporting fresh produce from Uganda for many years and offers a wide range of products. "We have the Jumbo avocado, which is native to East Africa and much larger in size compared to the Hass or Fuerte varieties. We export all these varieties from Uganda as well as...
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Consumers are seeking increased support for avocado growers in light of the threat posed by climate change.
2024-05-15 11:00
Consumers in the UK are calling for the government to provide increased financial assistance to avocado farmers and communities in regions that are being negatively impacted by climate change.
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Consumers are calling for increased support for avocado growers in the face of the threat posed by climate change.
2024-05-15 11:00
Consumers in the UK are calling for the government to provide increased financial assistance to avocado growers and communities in regions that are being negatively impacted by climate change.
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Source BI analyzes data from over 20,000 hectares of citrus, 5,500 hectares of avocados, and 9,500 hectares of macadamias to assess the competitiveness of farms by benchmarking against their peers and determining the exact breakeven point of each farm.
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In Victoria Point, located southeast of Brisbane, Skippy's Fresh Frootz, a green grocer, has launched a price challenge against Woolworths and Coles by offering Hass avocados and large continental cucumbers at the cost price of 5 cents each. This pricing strategy has garnered nationwide attention in Australia,…
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As Peru's avocado season approaches the halfway point, uncertainties related to climate challenges make it difficult to forecast how it will progress and eventually conclude. Renzo Ceruti, general manager of the Geneva-based importer Three Rivers, stated, "This avocado season from Peru is still somewhat of a mystery."
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With operations in Peru, Mexico, and Morocco, Agrovision Corp. aims to achieve a year-round blueberry supply.
2024-05-14 00:00
About ten years ago, the landscape surrounding the towns of Mórrope and Olmos, in the Peruvian province of Lambayeque, underwent a rapid transformation, with its arid desert lands turning into vast fields teeming with life. This change was not just due to the cultivation of lush blueberry, avocado, and table
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"What diversification is possible in the face of climate change?" This was the topic of one of the conferences at medFEL 2024. Pomegranates, avocados, almonds, citrus fruits, and exotic fruits have been the focus of many trials and new plantations in the region in recent years. In response to climate change,
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Hass avocados from Peru will be ready for sale to U.S. consumers in time for the 2024 backyard barbecue season. Index Fresh customers, a global avocado marketing and distribution company, will have access to the premium Peruvian harvest throughout the summer with fixed pricing.
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"Avocados are under threat from the climate crisis, sparking calls for faster emission cuts and more support for farmers, according to a new report published by the charity Christian Aid. The superfood favorite is known for its environmental impact due to its high water requirements."
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Florida's avocado production for 2023 amounted to 10,550 tons.
2024-05-13 00:00
The USDA has issued a news release for its Southern Region focusing on non-citrus fruits and nuts. One of the key findings includes the following results for avocados: Florida's utilized production in 2023 amounted to 10,550 tons, reflecting a decline of 41 percent from 2022. Additionally, the associated production value decreased by 25 percent.
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Australian avocados make their way into the Indian market with Brett Lee as the ambassador.
2024-05-10 00:00
Avocados Australia Limited, the representative organization for the Australian avocado industry, has officially entered the Indian market with great excitement, enlisting cricket legend Brett Lee as their brand ambassador. The announcement was made during Avocados Australia's Launch Trade Reception.
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The Kenyan avocado industry is looking to enhance collaboration with China in order to increase its export market.
2024-05-10 00:00
Kenya, a major avocado producer in Africa, is seeking to enhance collaboration with China in order to meet the strict food safety standards necessary for the Chinese market. This effort was emphasized by Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, during the 4th International Africa
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Australian avocados are making their way into the Indian market with Brett Lee as their ambassador.
2024-05-10 00:00
Avocados Australia Limited, the representative organization for the Australian avocado industry, has revealed its highly anticipated expansion into the Indian market, with cricket legend Brett Lee being introduced as their brand ambassador. The announcement took place during Avocados Australia's Launch Trade Reception.
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The Kenyan avocado industry is looking to enhance collaboration with China to increase its exports.
2024-05-10 00:00
Kenya, a major avocado producer in Africa, is seeking to enhance collaboration with China in order to comply with the strict food safety regulations necessary for the Chinese market. This effort was emphasized by Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, during the 4th International Africa
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Avocados Australia celebrates its entry into the Indian market.
2024-05-09 06:00
Avocados Australia has officially entered the Indian market with cricket icon Brett Lee as its brand ambassador. This partnership is a major milestone for Australian avocados and the Indian fresh fruit market.
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Indie granted access to South African avocados, a move that is expected to significantly boost the country's avocado industry.
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At the beginning of the year, there was a shortage of avocados, especially in larger sizes, but early imports from the Southern Hemisphere helped stabilize the situation. "During the first three months of this year, we observed fluctuations in raw material prices, especially for larger sizes, with prices occasionally reaching high levels."
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Peru's fresh avocado exports increased by 35% in the first quarter.
2024-04-25 00:00
W ciągu pierwszego kwartału 2024 roku eksport świeżych awokado z Peru odnotował znaczący wzrost, osiągając 105 034 ton o wartości 233 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to wzrost o 35% pod względem wolumenu i o 46% pod względem wartości w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w ubiegłym roku. Ponadto, średnia cena peruwiańskich
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