Avocados
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Avocado Industry, including Avocado growers, Avocado production, and the import and export of Avocado.
Australian avocado season kicks off with launch event in Malaysia
Shepard avocado crop opens 2025 season with Hass avocados expected in April
Avocados from Colombia braced for US expansion
Exporters gearing up for strong spring and summer traviesa season
Mexican avocado season showing signs of an early finish
Lower than expected volumes have growers “reaching ahead” to supply additional fruit
Avocados “unfairly scapegoated”, says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
South African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
Trade responds to Titchmarsh avocado claims
Celebrity gardener’s calls to boycott the fruit are misguided according to industry association
Westfalia Fruit’s Chilean alliance wins UN SDG award
Pro Tiltil Alliance fosters sustainable development through collaborative corporate action
Record Q1 revenue for Mission Produce
Steve Barnard says avocado specialist is “pleased” with first quarter results, achieved despite supply challenges in Mexico
Montosa receives MujerAGRO seal
Certification honours companies for their commitment to women’s equality and development
Dole unveils new logistics model for southern France
Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain
Paraguay sees big jump in avocado production
Volumes growing by 25 per cent a year as more producers drawn by the fruit’s profitability
US consumers ‘will pay more’ after tariffs come into effect
Leading expert in agricultural economics predicts Trump duty will mean higher prices for Mexican avocados
Stellar line-up for Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities
Enzispring highlights opportunities for Kenyan avocados
New possibilities are opening up for Kenyan avocados, according to Enzispring’s Alice Okello, including in eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, but Red Sea issues continue to pose a challenge
Camposol closes an “extraordinary” 2024
Revenues up 18 per cent by the end of 2024, while EBITDA reaches a record growth of 68 per cent
Ecuador makes first fruit exports to Argentina
A 35-tonne consignment of Hass avocados and red dragon fruit sent to Argentina
HAB unveils its 2025 Nutrition Marketing Plan
Campaign will target health professionals and general and Hispanic consumers
Fruit Logistica: Tropical transformation – robust logistics networks for avocados, mangoes and more
The Port of Barcelona’s Carles Mayol looked at the development of logistics and transport networks supporting the surge in demand for tropical fruit
Del Monte's yearly results reveal net income growth
Company reports on higher net income despite a dip in sales during 2024, with pineapples, avocados and fresh-cut fruit the star performers
Aldi adds avocados to ethical sourcing model
Avocados are the next step in the retailer’s journey towards responsible fresh produce sourcing
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Paraguay mulls avocado potential
The country currently has around 500ha of production and has dipped its toe into the export market
Further growth in Spanish fresh produce imports
New figures for 2024 show year-on-year increase in both volume and value
Australian horticulture production value reaches A$17bn
Annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows total production value up 4.3 per cent year-on-year
Delassus pursues B-Corp certification
Moroccan fruit and veg grower demonstrates commitment to social and environmental responsibility with new accreditation
Neolithics calls for data collaboration to cut waste
A staggering 46 per cent of fruit never reaches the consumer, according to David Kat of Neolithics, who spoke at Fruit Logistica about the importance of data collection and data sharing to reduce waste along the produce supply chain
Kenya’s avocado exports set for new growth
As production recovers from a decrease in 2024, the country looks set to sell more of the fruit on international markets this year
Rypen celebrates rapid sales success
It’s Fresh has already sold more than a million Rypen Case Liners, with its new tech striking a chord with southern hemisphere grape suppliers
Colombian avocados celebrate Super Bowl success
Sector reports big jump in sales for the 2025 final
Smart fruit management: BIOMETiC’s latest innovations at Fruit Logistica 2025
Find out how the company’s AI-driven processing helps fruit suppliers to address market challenges
Analysis: New Zealand’s exports back on track
Wayne Prowse brings you up to speed on recent key trends in the country’s fresh fruit export trade
Comment: South Africa appears ready to expand
The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions
Westfalia Fruit launches new range of sustainable dyes
Dye joins company’s growing list of sustainable solutions developed from avocado byproducts
Fresh Markets Australia’s FreshTest initiative adds 12 new analytes to its screening programme
Additions push Mega Screen detection to over 480 residues boosting coverage, compliance, and spray drift monitoring
European avocado consumption reaches new highs
WAO conference hears how marketing initiatives help drive sales in key markets
Peruvian avo production bounces back
Higher volumes and increasing competition herald challenging season for exporters