Avocado news
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NewsSanLucar launches Disney Vaiana summer fruit promotion campaign
Group partners with Disney’s live-action film to create in-store experience zones featuring stonefruit, melons, tropical fruits and summer varieties
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NewsLeading the avocado charge across Africa
South Africa remains the market leader, expecting to ship around 21mn cartons this year, while Kenya has emerged as Africa’s second-largest exporter
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NewsNaturitalia sees greater demand in Europe for premium produce
Italian supplier says Scandinavia and Germany are now ‘testing grounds’ for premium items like stonefruit, grapes and kiwifruit
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NewsLess than two weeks to go to Fruitnet Tropicals Congress!
Network with thought leaders from all parts of the tropicals and exotics supply chain at Fruitnet’s bespoke event
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FeaturesSouth Africa faces tough avocado season
Some wind damage has been reported in two key growing regions, but other areas are still looking at excellent crops
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NewsGranada event shines spotlight on tropical fruit
Congress organised by Cooperativa La Palma and Caja Rural Granada analysed current production issues
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
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NewsCatalytic Generators delivers ripening reliability
Ripening solutions provider helps customers meet stringent requirements with consistent supply and results
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NewsWAO organises biggest-ever European summer campaign
AvoTour 2026 takes ‘Make Wellness Joyful’ campaign across five countries during June and July
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NewsWestfalia Fruit appoints Tommy Padilla as president, North America
Padilla brings more than two decades of experience in avocados, with previous roles at Del Monte, Calavo Growers and Mission Produce
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NewsMontosa extends partnership agreement with Bancosol food bank
Deal guarantees regular donations of fresh food to more than 20,000 people in need in the province of Malaga.
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NewsJapan’s largest fruit import under threat from ethylene shortage
Middle East conflict has tightened ethylene supplies, with fruit importers trying to avoid shortages and minimise price rises
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NewsMission reports Q2 loss amid avocado price decline
Avocado marketer and producer posted a net loss of US$7.2mn for Q2 2026, with revenue down 24 per cent year-on-year to US$290.9mn
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NewsBrazilian producers target India’s booming import market
Delegation of avocado, lime and apple growers travelled to the Asian country to meet with importers and retailers
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NewsStrong start for Peruvian avocado exports
Shipments up 7.1 per cent in volume to week 20 and projected to grow 3.16 per cent in the whole year
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NewsChilean avocado output exceeds expectations
Production grew to 265,000 tonnes in 2025/26, thanks to improved growing techniques and favourable weather conditions
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NewsJoin Europe’s tropical fruit leaders in Barcelona
With less than a month to go, secure your place at Europe’s leading forum for the tropical fruit business now
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NewsAustralian avocado industry launches global-first VR supply chain training programme
New initiative sees avocado industry partner with Woolworths to focus on quality across the avocado supply chain
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NewsRuiz Montosa appoints Enrique Colilles to board of directors
The former Trops managing director returns to Malaga after a brief stint with Treemond Group