Avocado news – Page 103
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Mexico unveils spring campaign
A range of consumer radio, television and online marketing as well as in-store promotions, print advertisements and merchandising efforts are planned
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ArticleGrowth tipped for Peruvian avocados
Exports of both the Hass and Fuerte varieties are forecast to surpass volume achieved last year
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ArticleAvocados outpace produce category
The volume and value of avocado sales in the US grew further in 2009, overtaking results for the entire fresh fruit and vegetable sector
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ArticleFairtrade first for Univeg
Univeg has imported the first-ever Chilean Fairtrade grapes into the UK.
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ArticleChilean avocados emerge unscathed
With almost all this season's crop already exported overseas, the earthquake has had little impact on the country’s Hass avocado industry
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ArticleCalavo demonstrates 'solid profitability'
Despite lower net income and revenues during the first three months of fiscal 2010, Calavo is looking ahead with confidence to the rest of the year
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ArticleChile set for record European campaign
Shipments to Europe and the UK will reach their highest level by the end of this season, eating into export share to the US
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ArticlePeru showing avocado strength
Europe now receives almost as many avocados from Peru as Chile, as the Andean nation continues to carve out a position of importance on the market
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ArticleMission opens Canada ripening centre
The US avocado importer-marketer is to supply eastern Canada following the inauguration of a new facility in Toronto
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ArticleMexico industry keen on UK
Mexico, this year’s official Fruit Logistica partner country, is keen to increase its exotic fruit exports to the UK.
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ArticleSA avo volumes shaping up
The South African avocado crop is in similar shape to last season, with forecast volumes of between 9.8 million and 10m trays, or 40,000 tonnes.
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ArticleRecord year for Chilean Hass avos
Chilean Hass avocado exports to the UK are set to break records this year, says Chilean Hass Avocado Association president Adolfo Ochagavía.
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ArticleAvocado board elects members
The US Hass Avocado Board has welcomed new representatives from the production and import trades to serve a three-year term
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ArticleSouth African avo campaign unveiled
The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) has unveiled its 2010 UK market development plans, which include public relations, in-store activity and, for the first time, advertising.
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ArticleMexico needs to diversify its export offer
As Mexico assumes its role as partner country at Fruit Logistica next week, John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, outlines why it is key for the Central American country to seek alternative export avenues
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Mexican avocado imports gain pace
Sales across the US are being driven by a whole range of targeted promotions in print, on screen, online and in-store
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ArticleFisher Capespan enters avocado deal
The North American import giant is to source Hass avocados from Mexico, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Peru and California
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ArticleSinclair iQ delivering avocado benefits
Recent trials at avocado packers in the UK have underlined the Sinclair iQ system’s ability to segregate fruit to meet retailer firmness and pressure specifications more accurately, more cheaply and faster than hand-sorting methods.
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English apple campaign raises new marketing ideas
This week’s English apple season relaunch must be good news for the industry, and in particular those growers who have
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HL Hall opens in France
HL Hall & Sons, well known for its South African avocado production, is expanding its European presence with the opening of a French office.