Avocado news
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China eager to open doors to more Vietnamese fruit
Statement from Chinese Premier comes after fruit imports from Vietnam more than doubled in value in 2023
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Fresh Direct unveils plastic-free avocado packaging
The new paper-based, co-branded packaging has been developed by Westfalia Fruit
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Comment: AI can make a big difference to fruit quality
Worldwide Fruit’s head of technical Willie Wood believes new technology is about to remove all subjectivity from fresh produce quality control
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Leading Chinese avocado importer Riverking to visit Queensland
Visit follows tour of West Australian orchards late last year
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Rain delays ripening, reducing window for Kenyan avocados
Excessive rain and the ongoing Red Sea crisis have created headaches for Kenyan avocados this season, delaying ripening and increasing the transit time to their main market in Europe
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US halts avocado and mango inspections in Michoacán
Suspension follows security concerns, current shipments and shipments from other Mexican states not affected
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Alcoaxarquía becomes shareholder of Janus Fruit
Janus Fruit said the deal will secure its supply of raw material for its avocado-based spreads
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LytoFresh Protocol from Lytone Enterprise creates new potential in the avocado business
Avocados have become a world-renowned superfood due to the rising public health awareness in recent years and fruit’s abundant nutritional benefits have helped its per capita consumption reach new heights worldwide. According to FAO predictions, by 2030, avocados are expected to become the second-largest tropical fruit ...
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Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
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Asiafruit avocado edition out now
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
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Coles announces new Nurture Fund recipients
More than A$3.7m in grants to nine Australian businesses to implement sustainability plans
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Camposol announces improvement in credit rating
Moody’s upgrade reflects company’s increased liquidity
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Tesco in laser-etched avocado trial to reduce plastic waste
Tesco and Westfalia Fruit are swapping barcode stickers for laser etching on extra-large avocados in latest trial to limit plastic waste
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Colombia launches national avocado brand
Avocados From Colombia label represents the sustainability of the country’s Hass avocado offer
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Jose Antonio Gómez stands down as Camposol CEO
Gómez steered the company through some of its toughest times during his three-year tenure
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Avocado automation is here
Kronen has collaborated with partners to develop a new robotic solution that cuts, pits and peels avocados
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Camposol celebrates “exceptional” Q1 results
Strong performance in mango and blueberry segments help lift net profit by 76.5 per cent compared to Q1 2023
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Produce Plus Winter out now
Hort Connections special edition features keynote interviews with Costa and Muirs. Plus, event preview and spotlights on packaging & grading, citrus and kiwifruit
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Greek show Freskon boosts international participation
Last month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki attracted more exhibitors and visitors from outside Greece than ever before, as competition heats up for multiple products on the European market
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South African growers look to diversify
Avocados are the new talking point across the Cape regions as producers search for fresh fruit categories to tap into