Avocados
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Avocado Industry, including Avocado growers, Avocado production, and the import and export of Avocado.
Convenience and high-protein trends fuel US avocado demand
Mission Produce says the green fruit has evolved from a cultural trend into a category powerhouse
AvoGrey Greenskin avocados win gold at NZ awards
Bred by David Grey and marketed exclusively by MG Group, volumes of the variety are expected to increase over the next five years
Michoacán breaks Guinness world record with world’s biggest guacamole
The 6.8 tonne guacamole was prepared during the state’s 2026 Avocado Fair
Final days to register for Fresh Produce India
Join industry leaders from all parts of the value chain at India’s premier fresh produce event in Mumbai on 16-17 April
BioSikelia showcases new Mediterranean farming model
Company’s sustainably grown Sicilian organic avocados and mangoes are making headway on the domestic and international markets
Colombian avocado sector adjusts to new market realities
Hass avocado exports grew 21.3 per cent last year, but the average price fell by almost 17 per cent
Consistency key to building India’s avocado market
Westfalia has been impressed by how quickly the Indian market has shifted to pre-ripened avocados. Now, the company is doubling down on delivering a consistent eating experience to consumers
Israeli growers call for urgent help from state
Israeli herb, citrus and avocado exports have been severely hit by the US-Israeli war on Iran, with growers reporting significant losses amid soaring costs
Rising organics demand fuels growth in Spain’s tropical fruit exports
Since 2010, certified avocado and mango acreage has grown by 600 per cent to 12,000ha
Full programme announced for Fresh Produce India
Big names from across the value chain set to speak at India’s premier fresh produce event
Mackays Marketing leases Melbourne ripening facility for tropical fruit
The grower-backed business has secured a 17-room facility in Epping to support its core banana and avocado programmes
Orsero Group affirms resilience amid inflation and volatility
Italian fresh produce multinational reassures shareholders of ability to withstand significant challenges as Middle East conflict continues
Del Monte deal offers Italian company chance to expand
For the boss of Spreafico, one of Italy’s leading importer-exporters, its new brand partnership means plenty of fresh opportunity
New campaign to promote European avocados and mangoes
Spanish group Intertropic rolls out €9mn marketing project with EU support, starting in Spain and extending to France, Italy, and the UK
Asiafruit Fresh Produce India edition out now
Special event issue unpacks key outcomes of India’s new trade agreements, Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes details industry’s push into Asia, plus features on apples and pears, citrus and avocados
Michoacán avocado producers unite to create Pro Aguacate Michoacán
New organisation will focus on opening new markets for the state’s avocados
Spain sees big jump in organic tropical fruit production
Around 10,300ha of Spain’s 35,000ha of avocado and mango production is now organic
Australian avocado industry launches in-store ripeness scanner trial
Ripeness scanner developed by Dutch agri-tech company OneThird uses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to rapidly and non-destructively assess avocado firmness
Hass Avocado Board elects first female chairperson
Gwen Jackimek heads a new executive committee tasked with guiding the organisation through what it describes as a critical period for the industry
Strong sales growth puts Orsero Group on track to expand
Higher volumes across berries, kiwifruit, citrus and fresh-cut products helped company achieve 8.2 per cent increase in net sales to €1.7bn
Mission Produce reports Q1 loss amid avocado pricing pressure
Integration planning continues for the pending Calavo Growers acquisition, expected to close in the fiscal third quarter
Indian fresh produce trade braces for oversupply
While India’s export shipments have been held up by the Middle East conflict, the import trade also faces growing disruption
Colombian Hass avocados put in strong performance in 2025
Exports grew 21.3 per cent last year, with Europe consolidating its position as the main destination
Exotic sales may benefit from focus on fun
Top-down health messaging is less of a priority for European marketers of exotics, with the focus being on innovation and helping consumers discover the tastes and uses of lesser known fruits
‘Customer focus key to growing avocado category’
Fred Searle speaks to Wim Destoop, global chief customer officer of Westfalia Fruit, about the avo supplier’s customer-led marketing strategy, the potential of the Gem variety, and the growing importance of supply diversification
New Zealand avocados find growth in Asia
Australia remains New Zealand’s top export market, but diversification efforts are paying off
Chilean avocado consumption keeps on growing
Per capita consumption has risen from 2kg in 2000 to almost 9kg in 2025
Montosa joins as sponsor of Global Women Fresh
Malaga-based company becomes the first Spanish company to partner with the global network
Australian avocado industry deepens Malaysia collaboration
Avocados Australia partners with Monash University Malaysia and UOW Malaysia on nutrition education, culinary innovation and industry engagement
South African avocado campaign begins in UK and Europe
First shipments reach UK and Europe as South Africa forecasts 22mn-carton season, up 16 per cent year-on-year
Speakers announced for Fresh Produce India
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution at India’s premier business event in Mumbai
British farm aims to grow avocados on landfill
Wiltshire-based project sets ambitious target to produce large volume of fruit and vegetables on top of a rubbish dump
Asoproa presents Valencian Avocado brand
New quality seal designed to boost the competitiveness of Valencian avocados in the national and international markets
Aoma aims to bridge gap between fresh avocado sales and oil processing
Meeting in Berlin hears how companies should regard oil as a coordinated extension of their fresh market strategy
Spain’s fruit imports surge 5 per cent as bananas lead
Bananas remained the most-imported fruit at 430,560 tonnes, while avocados registered a 17 per cent volume increase
Daily avocado and mango consumption good for heart health, study finds
Eating a portion of both fruits each day improved vascular health markers in adults with prediabetes after eight weeks