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ArticleKenyan avocados held back by logistical challenges
Significant rainfall was good news for this year’s avocado crop in Kenya, but increased transit times to Europe have created headaches for exporters
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ArticleKenya restricts avocado exports by sea
As the avocado season comes to a close in Kenya, the Horticulture Directorate has judged that there are insufficient volumes of mature fruit to justify exports by sea, but air shipments can continue
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NewsAfrican smallholders call for improved tech access
Rome roundtable gathers farmers from Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss how a diverse set of practices and technologies can enhance productivity, soil health, biodiversity and more
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NewsWatercress industry bids farewell to pioneer Malcolm Isaac
Former boss of Hampshire Watercress and Vitacress Sales launched UK’s first pre-packed salad and persuaded M&S to run its first-ever TV advert for food
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NewsKenyan company Fruitbox appointed as Zespri agent
New deal for Zespri-branded kiwifruit speaks of greater cooperation between New Zealand, South African and Kenyan companies
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ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Africa & Middle East
Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show draws exhibitors from all across the globe, as Asiafruit’s continued special report demonstrates
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ArticleKenyan avocados braced for competition in East Asia
Rising demand for Kenyan avocados in Europe has lifted the fruit sector above coffee in terms of export revenue, but competition remains strong in Asia
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ArticleJenika seeks partners for Burundi avocados
Burundi avocados have a mission to reach international markets, with Tanzania and Kenya between the landlocked country and the Indian Ocean, but Jenika is looking for direct partners to ensure better returns for its growers
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ArticleRain 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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ArticleChina claims avocado import crown
Asia’s avocado trade trends upwards, with China overtaking Japan as the region’s largest importer for the first time in 2023
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ArticleAsiafruit 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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NewsGlobal avocado market “braced for expansion”
A new Rabobank report has predicted a shift in the market, with growing levels of production and trade
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ArticleConsumers want greater support for avocado growers amid climate change threat
Charity Christian Aid calls for action on emissions as water stress in key production regions like Mexico, Spain and Chile leaves future of avocado supply in doubt
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NewsDel Monte announces Kenyan biofertiliser partnership
Partnering with Vellsam Materias Bioactivas on fruit residues, Del Monte says the new plant marks an initial step in biofertiliser production
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ArticleWestfalia Fruit celebrates arrival of first seafreighted Kenyan avocados in India
The company is the market leader in India and largest importer of avocados over the last two years
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ArticleEosta goes Fairtrade for organic avocados grown in Kenya
The Dutch organic company is introducing Fairtrade certification for its Kenyan avocados, as it looks to help growers build economic and ecological resilience
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Avocados – the state of the market and data for optimised marketing
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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ArticleHigher avocado yields bring new opportunities for Kenya’s Karakuta
Kenyan avocado producer Karakuta is boosting its volumes of Hass through new investments in clonal technology and new operations in Tanzania
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ArticleFlying Swans’ Ethiopia project secures €11.7m backing
New fresh produce distribution centre near Addis Ababa could make it easier for suppliers of avocados and other fresh produce to reach international export markets
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ArticleKakuzi commits to enhancing ESG standards
At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan avocado company Kakuzi, promised no let-up in the company’s efforts to ensure ”robust and sound” environmental, social and governance standards