Avocados
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Avocado Industry, including Avocado growers, Avocado production, and the import and export of Avocado.
Colombian avocados rally but fail to meet expectations
Export volume set to recover in the main season, but annual shipments will remain below expected levels
India confirms import quotas for NZ apples and kiwifruit
New rules set out phased increases in preferential import quotas from 2027, with tariffs cut to 25 per cent for apples and zero for kiwifruit
Camposol announces move into Mexican avocados
Peruvian company acquires stake in Jaliscavo, strengthening its global avocado sourcing strategy
Chilean avocado exports hit new record
New report from iQonsulting shows global consumption is growing, but exporters face greater price pressure as output increases
Asiafruit berry edition out now
Interview with Importer of the Year Freco International headlines in-depth wrap-up of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, plus spotlights on berries and avocados
Australian fruit industries join forces to build South-East Asian demand
Culinary resource developed to help foodservice integrate Australian produce into dishes across the region
Industry collaboration, consumer trends and the rising opportunities for Australia and New Zealand in the Asia market
The Produce Plus Podcast recaps Asia Fruit Logistica including the major themes that arose from the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre
Westfalia Fruit unveils updated global sustainability plan
Refreshed Sustainability Strategy is built around four core priorities, with measurable progress already recorded across international operations
Spain seeks to consolidate position as European tropical fruit powerhouse
Intertropic highlights proximity to market and the ability to harvest fruit at a more advanced stage of ripeness
Mission Produce aims to double sales and triple profit by 2035
California-based avocado supplier outlines ambitious growth plan at New York Investor Day
Talsa/Onesta Europe and Iberian Foods present integrated avocado model
Collaboration aims to offer retailers a more consistent product that is better suited to their sales programmes
Mission Produce makes Fair Trade Certification commitment
Move comes as avocado grower and supplier looks to create a stronger, more diversified organisation and avocado platform
WAO Congress maps avocado category’s path to future growth
The Avocado Congress heard that Europe’s avocado market grew 16 per cent in volume in 2025 and still holds significant potential
Nature’s Pride relaunches Eat Me with fresh brand identity
Dutch importer unveils refreshed look for its consumer brand, with a phased packaging roll-out set to continue into 2027
UK eyes Zimbabwe fresh produce opportunities
A government-funded trade mission is bringing UK fresh produce buyers face-to-face with Zimbabwean growers
Interko engineers evolutionary air cooler
Company says its fifth-generation ripening room cooler marks a breakthrough in design, giving fruit ripeners a smarter system to maintain and control
Siza marks ten years of driving agricultural sustainability
What began as a practical response to international scrutiny has evolved into a nationally recognised assurance programme
Montosa names Jesús Regodón as director of innovation and knowledge management
He will head up a new division focused on innovation and digitalisation as company seeks to grow avocado sales by 30 per cent
Aldi’s Bardon DC begins fresh produce operations at scale
UK’s biggest automated warehouse begins first fruit and veg deliveries, as retailer pushes ahead with £1.6bn investment
Morocco gets ready for export gains
Even closer alignment with the EU and UK for North African exporter
Industry partners unite to support Chile’s Aconcagua Valley
Partnership tackles water scarcity and farming resilience in key sourcing region for avocados, grapes, citrus, and cherries
South Africa targets 21mn cartons despite tough avocado season
South Africa’s avocado industry is set to deliver close to 21mn cartons this season, but growers face stiff competition from Peru in key European markets
Domestic market opportunity for New Zealand avocados as production grows
Industry body uses National Guacamole Day to encourage Kiwis to broaden avocado consumption
Australian Avocados enlist Merv Hughes to make avocado toast a national dish
Initiative promotes a nationwide petition calling for the dish to be formally declared Australia’s official breakfast
Seeka raises full-year forecast as fruit business flourishes
Company secures robust kiwifruit returns as it expands into citrus, having made a number of operational improvements
‘Market diversification and coordinated picking key amid volatile avocado supply’
Westfalia Fruit’s Hans Boyum discusses the European avocado market’s dramatic swing from over- to undersupply, strategies to mitigate climate change, and opportunities to increase consumption
Australian avocado industry signs landmark education partnership in Bangkok
Upcoming Thai chefs compete for top honours in Australian Fruits Recipe Competition held by Dusit Thani College
Colombia activates debt relief package for avocado industry
Growers facing cashflow challenges due to sliding dollar and impact of El Niño
Mixed picture for Ecuadorean fruit exports
Shipments of blueberries, mangoes, passion fruit and avocados jump in H1, but price falls hit returns for passion fruit and avocados
Peru dominates European avocado market
Analysis by Fluctuante shows Peru supplied almost four times the volume shipped by Colombia, its closest competitor
Westfalia Fruit brings new ripeness guidance to avocado shoppers in India
Ripe-O-Meter ripeness testers available in stores across five major cities
Worldwide Fruit launches new ethical and environmental scheme
UK supplier says enhanced programme goes beyond conventional sourcing compliance in high-risk regions
Mission Produce revenue surges 26 per cent in Q3
Mission Produce’s fiscal third-quarter results show revenue climbing, but Calavo integration costs weigh on quarterly profitability
Climate change presents new opportunities for Europe’s fruit sector
Shifting production maps offer potential to well-prepared growers, according to two new reports by RaboResearch
Asia Fruit Logistica forum explores bright future for frozen fruit
Increased use of frozen fruit as an ingredient expected to represent next phase of sector’s growth in Asia Pacific region
Westfalia Fruit sets out vision for next phase of avocado growth in Asia
Understanding the differences between markets will be critical to maximising growth in the years ahead, company says