Avocados
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Avocado Industry, including Avocado growers, Avocado production, and the import and export of Avocado.
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
Innovar partners to develop Procado avocado rootstock IP worldwide
Australian-bred proprietary rootstock offers the potential for significant improvements in yield, tree habit and Phytophthora resistance
CAB elects new officers and directors
New appointments will lead next phase of US market growth
The Philippines grants market access to Peruvian avocados
Authorities from both countries signed a bilateral work plan outlining the terms for the fruit’s entry into the Philippines
Peru launches promotional avocado campaign across China
Online and in-store activations drive 50 per cent increase in market price
Planasa acquires Illinois Foundation Seeds to expand vegetable breeding
Takeover expected to accelerate innovation in fresh produce varieties, as well as reinforcing EW Group’s commitment to sustainable agriculture
Westfalia to launch commercial trials of AgroSustain’s edible coating
Westfalia said Afondo showed a reduction in post-harvest fungicide use of at least 50 per cent on trials on avocados and limes
Hass Express names Robb Bertels VP of business development
Bertels will strengthen the company’s export programmes and consolidate its push into North America
Westfalia partners with AgriSound to boost avocado production
AgriSound’s cutting-edge technology will help growers better understand and optimise pollination activity
Colombia’s avocado boom continues
Export surges as key players from the international avocado business prepare to gather for November’s Territorio Aguacate in Medellín
Rob Riggle fronts Avocados From Mexico campaign ahead of Super Bowl LX
The leading avocado brand has recruited the actor and comedian to front its in-store and on-pack activities as football fever builds
Chile set to consolidate avocado growth
Projections for 2025/26 indicate that the sector will maintain its production and export momentum
Montosa seizes on growing demand for avocado products
Company’s guacamole and avocado pulp is made with fresh avocados and presented in custom-made formats
Westfalia unveils avocado ’orchard of the future’
The ‘genetic library’ hosts over 140 avocado varieties from around the world as researchers breed the varieties of the future, including novel shapes, jumbo sizes and different flavours
Bay of Plenty avocado growers assess damage from extreme winds
New Zealand avocado industry rallies around growers hit by significant weather event
Peru Meet Up: building fresh connections for Latin America’s fruit trade
Join thought leaders from across the fresh produce supply chain in Lima on 28-29 October
Nature’s Pride expands Peru school food forest project
Dutch importer expands sustainability project from six to nine schools, as it attempts to educate communities about nature and sustainable agriculture
The water challenge: why embracing the Raingrown concept offers a real solution
As water resources come under mounting pressure globally, Eosta says its Organic Raingrown concept offers a sustainable alternative for water-intensive crops, relying solely on natural rainfall while supporting better soil water retention through organic farming methods
Interko announces major upgrade for RipePilot
New reporting function enables ripeners to generate complete reports of the entire ripening cycle
Fawakih eyes Asia potential for Kenyan avocados
Challenges remain, but Kenyan avocados must be ready for big opportunities in Asia, according to Fawakih Import and Export
Softripe sets the standard
Frigotec’s Roland Wirth discusses how Softripe’s innovative ripening process is transforming fruit quality, with plans to enter US and Asian markets while expanding applications to mangoes and kiwifruit
Amenduni seizes on growing demand for green gold
Avocado oil has never been more popular, says export sales area manager Aldo Pesce.
Failed marriages boost frozen produce sales
Rising divorce rates and smaller households have brought new opportunities for fresh suppliers looking to diversify into frozen as first container of frozen Peruvian avocados arrives in China
Montosa reports bright outlook for new season
Company anticipates good volumes and sizes for mangoes and avocados for 2025/26
Tortilla toasts National Guacamole Day with guac giveaway
Mexican avocados take centre stage as key ingredient in restaurant’s signature topping