Avocados
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Avocado Industry, including Avocado growers, Avocado production, and the import and export of Avocado.
NZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
Lunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year preview, Australia export focus and a keynote interview with Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath headline this issue
Mission Produce reveals leadership succession plan
President John Pawlowski will replace founder Steve Barnard as chief executive officer in April next year
Marketing to Gen Z: The avocado advantage
Avocados from Mexico president Alvaro Luque explains why the fruit is so popular among younger generations, and why authenticity is key to connecting with them
Ninety per cent of Mexican avocado exports certified free from deforestation
According to Secma, 37 packhouses in Michoacán and Jalisco have obtained Pro Forest Avocado certification to date
Moroccan avocado exporters seize on new opportunity in Canada
Fall in Mexican supply created a window for Moroccan fruit at the beginning of this year
Jingold expands beyond kiwifruit with Italian-grown avocados
Italian company to launch L’Avocado Italiano by Jingold, backed by ambitious production plans through new joint venture AgroAvo
Emart and Soo Il develop ready-to-eat avocados in Korea
Retailer and importer build programme for pre-ripened avocados, with sales during Peruvian season more than doubling year on year
Colombian avocado producers form strategic alliance to boost exports
RFT Holding integrates seven farms in eastern Antioquia with a combined annual production of 4,150 tonnes
Fruit lost from Seatrade vessel begins to wash up on shore
Bananas, avocados and plantains reportedly in containers that fell off Baltic Klipper at weekend, as coastguard monitors clear-up
Camposol secures US$400mn finance deal to boost Peruvian operation
Money will fund blueberry varietal renewal programme, job creation and productivity improvements in avocados
Kakuzi up for multiple avocado awards in Kenya
Producer says nominations at Kenya Avocado Excellence Awards reinforce position as ‘diversified and vertically integrated business’
Orsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2026
India’s premier fresh produce event looks at the changing consumer, spotlights South India, and discusses innovations reshaping domestic production
Video: How to connect with Gen Z
Chris White speaks to a number of leading fresh produce brand marketers to learn about the marketing strategies they believe will resonate with younger consumers
Montosa expands operations in France with new warehouse in Perpignan
The facility, which began operations in early November, is more than double the size of the company’s previous warehouse in the market
Mission Produce seen as ripe for investment
Company’s impressive performance in avocados, as well as its expansion into mangoes and blueberries, gives leading analyst cause for confidence
US avocado market poised to surpass 3bn lbs for first time ever
HAB said the milestone reflects unprecedented demand and industry collaboration
Tomatoes and avocados help drive Spanish import growth
Spain’s fresh produce imports grew 6 per cent by volume and 13 per cent by value in the first nine months of 2024, reaching 3.4mn tonnes worth €4.11bn
California Avocado Commission calls for quotas for Mexican imports
It argues the measure is necessary for US food security and the sustainability of national production
Rains “beneficial” for Spanish tropical fruit production
Association of Tropical Fruits reports improved picture for avocados, mangoes and custard apples
Mission Produce appoints Douglas Stone to board of directors
Avocado specialist Mission Produce has appointed former JR Simplot agribusiness president Douglas Stone as an independent class I director, bringing decades of agribusiness leadership experience to the company’s board.
WAO gains traction with social media campaign
World Avocado Organisation says its move to create an in-house social media marketing team covering key European markets is paying off
ProHass: Peruvian avocado exports on course to reach 1mn tonnes
Exports have surged from just 479 tonnes in 1999 to a projected 692,000 tonnes in 2025
Avocados take centre stage during US holiday season
Strong demand and value pricing see avocado sales rise
CAB appoints Meg Buchsbaum as retail account manager
In her new role she will be responsible for creating and cultivating retail partnerships
Trump drops tariffs on range of fruits
Bananas, avocados, tomatoes and oranges among multiple fruits to gain relief as US president rolls back reciprocal tariffs on more than 100 agricultural products
Persea harvests Italy’s first organic avos using regenerative agriculture
The company’s agricultural ecosystem integrates production, livestock farming, and biotechnology
Calavo Growers announces CEO Lee Cole retirement in December
Calavo Growers has announced that president and CEO Lee Cole will retire on 8 December, with former CFO and current board member John Lindeman set to succeed him in the top role
Medellín welcomes global avocado trade for Territorio Aguacate 2025
Event combined knowledge sharing, business matchmaking sessions and networking
Seeka uncovers invoicing fraud worth up to NZ$350,000
New Zealand fruit company confirms its is conducting a review of payment processes and intends to recover the full amount paid out
Dole importer builds new ripening centre near Warsaw
Polish company Nature’s Produce begins construction of new distribution facility for ready-to-eat avocados, mangoes, and other exotic fruits
Avocados Australia appoints MasterChef judge as international culinary ambassador
Audra Morrice to lead culinary workshops and mentorship initiatives across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
Westfalia Fruit beefs up marketing and development capability
Newly established Customer Development Team to identify new growth opportunities for customers and growers
Philippines says yes to Peruvian avocados
New deal gives Peru access to a market of 110mn consumers
Strong start for Granada’s tropical fruit season
Exports up 65 per cent in the first month of the new campaign