Avocados
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Avocado Industry, including Avocado growers, Avocado production, and the import and export of Avocado.
Westfalia boosts green credentials with Carbon Neutral accreditation
The multinational aims to be ‘lifetime carbon neutral’ by 2049 as part of a wide-reaching sustainability strategy
Oppy-Eco Farms avocado network grows
Mexican avocado consortium Avoworks partners with Oppy-Eco Farms
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
Agrovision secures US$210m to fund continued expansion
Chairman Steve Magami said capital will allow company to pursue strategic opportunities on a global scale
Avocado boom set to continue, event hears
The third edition of the Tropical Fruit Congress at Macfrut brought together experts and producers from all over the world to talk about avocados
Mission Produce appoints new president and COO
Timothy Bulow brings 30 years of experience leading global operations to the avocado specialist
Macfrut – 800 exhibitors and 500 accredited buyers
Advertorial: a look ahead to this week’s international fresh produce event Macfrut, which takes place in Rimini, Italy
Avocados remain a ‘globally popular super fruit’
New Rabobank market trend report highlights ongoing supply and demand growth
Fruitful trade talks for Vietnam and Japan
Vietnamese longan set to gain access to Japan in 2022 with both countries eager to expand fruit trade
Westfalia expands avocado operation into India
Multinational forms JV with Sam Agri and Dvori Or to supply locally-grown and imported avocados to Indian consumers
Calavo Growers reveals reorganisation
Calavo avocado
Ecoganic Red Tip avocados hit the market
Queensland-grown avocados to be sold in Australia this season, with exports planned for 2023
West Pak increases Apeel capacity
Avocado group enhances its Apeel treatment capability with an installation at a second facility
Eat Me avocados now come with Apeel protection
Nature’s Pride said it is now ready to offer Apeel-treated avocados under the Eat Me brand on a large scale
Countdown to World Avocado Congress begins
Partners announced, with just under a year until Auckland-based event
Avocados lead Colombia’s export growth in Europe
Colombia to showcase its commitment to increasingly sustainable avocados, bananas, and exotic fruits at Fruit Logistica
Peru increases avocado, blues exports to China
Supply shortages in Chile allowed Peru to capitalise on strong demand in the Chinese market last year
Dole creates new exotics division and consumer label
World's largest fruit and vegetable company will introduce Dole Exotics and BE Exotic at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Avocados lower heart disease risk
Two servings of avocado a week linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Frutura to acquire Chile’s Subsole
Frutura CEO David Krause said a strong presence in Chile is integral to the company's growth strategy
Martin Lishman expands shock sensor range
Pineapple, sweet potato, Galia melon and coconut are the latest additions to the ImpacTrack data logger range
Kakuzi gains export approval for China
Following a stringent phytosanitary audit, the Kenyan exporter has received the green light from Kephis to prepare avocado exports for China
Ukraine conflict hits Peruvian avocado exports
Exports to Russia, the third biggest market in February last year, down by 49 per cent last month
Westfalia unveils sustainable innovations
Avocado giant invests in water-saving irrigation technique, sustainable packaging and beauty products that use ground avocado as an exfoliator
Russian imports must reroute after old lines are cut
With shipping services and financial mechanisms out of action, suppliers must rethink their options, says market agent
Karakuta Farm makes major strides
The Kenyan avocado producer may be set for just its first major crop, but plans are afoot to develop Karakuta into a global brand marked by quality
Kakuzi releases ESG report
The Kenyan avocado exporter has proactively published its second Environmental, Social and Governance report to show its commitment to sustainability
Mission posts net loss
High avocado prices and system implementation issues hinder US-based company over fiscal first quarter
Peru warns of impact of Ukraine conflict
Russia is a fast-growing market for Peruvian fruit with an average annual growth rate of 28 per cent in the last five years
Mission showcases capabilities with new campaign
Customer-facing initiative highlights “key advantages” of doing business with the avocado specialist
Kenyan avocados clinch fresh access to China
Industry receives major boost as China opens doors to its fresh avocados, but key challenges remain
Halls appoints Tracey Davies as new group MD
Davies, who currently leads the group’s fresh produce business, takes over from Pete Backwell who retires in July
Asda and Apeel combine for UK first
Retailer becomes first in UK to widely introduce Apeel’s plant-based protection to increase shelf-life and help reduce food waste
India doubles fresh fruit imports
Surge in apple and orange arrivals drives total fresh fruit imports to a record 720,000 tonnes in 2021
Westfalia implements Agrofresh FreshCloud
Leading avocado supplier adopts Agrofresh’s AgTech platform that digitises inspection data and formulates supply chain insights
