Avocado news – Page 106
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ArticleNew Zealand avocado orchard on market
Early New Zealand avocado producer Clearwater Orchard has been put up for tender
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ArticleChilean fruit exports fall
Chilean fruit exports have slipped due to marked declines in table grape and red apple shipments, despite growth in some categories.
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Airfreight hiatus not long enough to make difference
I was expecting some more unusual sources to show up on the shelves last week, although it appeared that the airfreight hiatus
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ArticleFIFA World Cup boost for South African avocado campaign
South Africa plans to capitalise on the UK’s taste for avocados and is launching a number of promotional campaigns this year. Doris Lee Butterworth examines prospects for new arrivals and asks if the rise in Peruvian production is causing much concern
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ArticleNZ avocado research leads the way
A new 4ha trial avocado orchard has been unveiled in Gisborne at a recent workshop for growers
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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