Avocados
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Avocado Industry, including Avocado growers, Avocado production, and the import and export of Avocado.
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Avocado 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the avocado business to an international audience of buyers and importers
New phytosanitary inspection site project approved for Coquimbo
Facility will handle the growing volume of fruit being shipped to US under a systems approach
BayWa secures court approval for restructuring plan
Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place
Mission Produce generates record second-quarter revenue
Avocado specialist says Q2 revenue increase of 28 per cent was driven by its marketing and distribution segment
South African avocados on target
As the first shipments are sold in China exports to traditional markets have been strong, although prices have now dropped
WAO and Haldiram’s partner on new avocado menu
Menu features five traditional Indian dishes including avocado sev puri and avocado chatpata paneer tikka
Analysis: Peru’s export business is right on trend
Recent poor weather dampened its growth, but overall the country’s export trade remains buoyant, as Wayne Prowse reports
Jump in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Fepex reports that the country’s fresh produce imports grew 10 per cent in volume and 15 per cent in value in the first quarter
California Avocado Commission promotes Ken Melban to president
Melban first joined the CAC in 2011 as director, issues management and has served as the organisation’s vice president of industry affairs and operations, as well as co-executive leader of the organisation, since late 2023
Australian avocado industry comes together for annual forum
Sold-out programme features speakers from Guzman Y Gomez, Thinkerbell and the Shanghai Markets among others
DSI director Klop buys out founder’s share
Jan van den Adel has exited the business he created in 2011 with Jan de Sterke and Marnix van Fraassen
Chilean avo industry launches AI ag management pilot
Chilean Avocado Committee promotes new technology trial with startup Miido
Frigotec aims for ripening perfection with Softripe
Frigotec’s Roland Wirth tells Fruitnet how Softripe is making global fruit ripening more efficient, intelligent and sustainable, while unlocking new fruit qualities
Chile sees biggest avocado crop in ten years
Favourable weather conditions will also extend the 2024/25 season by two months
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Tropicals 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the tropicals category to an international audience of buyers and importers
La Niña casts shadow over Peru’s avocado export growth
Country should sell more to foreign markets this year, but there are climate-related concerns around production
Programme announced for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
Join leading industry figures at Fruitnet’s flagship tropicals event in Antwerp on 24 &25 June
Dominican Republic loses market share in avocados
National Avocado Cluster calls on government to implement a comprehensive plan to foster the sustainable growth of the industry
Karakuta avocado facility aims for top quality from Kenya
The Kenyan avocado specialist’s new facility aims to address the main issue hindering the country’s success on global markets: achieving a consistently high quality export
Cartama secures major financing deal to expand its operation
Pioneering project finance scheme will boost competitiveness in Colombia’s agricultural sector
Respite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Hass Avocado Board partners with dieticians on education campaign
HAB releases a series of avocado-centred recipes, highlighting the health benefits of the versatile fruit
Avocado Africa 2025 set for Nairobi
The fifth International Africa Avocado Congress takes place in the Kenyan capital on 27-30 May, with a focus on how to boost the competitiveness of African growers
CI tropical fruit growers form new association to boost exports
Tropicán represents more than 1,000 producers looking to capitalise growing demand for their products
Import growth reported in Spain
Fruit imports in particular registered notable growth through the January-February period, according to Fepex
First South African avocado containers arrive in China
Early shipments of South African avocados land in Shanghai, marking the first arrivals of the season
Apeam exports more than 96,000 tonnes of avos to US for Cinco de Mayo
The celebration represents one of the peak avocado consumption seasons in the US, along with the Super Bowl.
Mission Produce adds Michael Sims to board
Addition of seasoned financial executive increases size of board to nine directors
Mexican state of Morelos moves closer to avocado exports
Morelos government seeking to raise standards to meet requirements of the international market
UK’s first citrus grove is ‘sign of warmer climate’
Comments in newspaper report suggest UK might also one day produce its own bananas and avocados
Fruitful Ventures underlines quality standards with Bloom brand relaunch
Premium brand is used for select range of products supplied by Olympic Fruit, Hoofdman-Roodzant, and Fresh-Pride
Mission Produce inaugurates Guatemala packhouse
New facility expands upon the company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round
Registrations now open for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
Fruitnet’s flagship tropicals event comes to Antwerp on 24 &25 June
Analysis: Range of fruit drives South Africa’s export growth
Wayne Prowse explains how the country’s commitment to certain categories makes it a key counter-seasonal supplier
Mexican avocado industry unveils new sustainability plan
Plan tackles four key environmental areas and works toward net-zero emissions by 2035
Costa trials laser etching on avocados in Easter promotion
Lovacados avocados will be with etched Easter characters in select Victorian stores