Avocados
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Avocado Industry, including Avocado growers, Avocado production, and the import and export of Avocado.
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
More Mexican avocados for 2025
Production and exports are expected to grow by 3 per cent and 5 per cent respectively this year
AFM puts guacamole centre stage for Cinco de Mayo
New campaign invites consumers to make avocados the star of their celebration
Fresh Del Monte buys majority stake in avocado oil business Avolio
Deal advances Del Monte’s strategy of turning agricultural by-products into high-value, sustainable ingredients
Brazilian avocados expand export markets
Japan, Chile, Costa Rica and India all opened in 2024
Dynamism on display at Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event explores the rapid rise of quick commerce, shifting consumer preferences and growth in demand for premium imported offerings
Rains bring cheer to Spain’s tropical fruit sector
Record avocado and mango production forecast as drought fears recede
Eosta reports consumer enthusiasm for rain-grown avos
The Dutch organics specialist says that a combination of rain-grown and organic cultivation is the ultimate in water efficiency
Apeam welcomes tariff decision on Mexican avocados
Association said the move will strengthen bilateral trade of Mexican avocado with the US
Grupo Hijuelas-UQ tie-up to “transform” avo production in Latin America
Technology transfer will “exponentially improve” the yield and quality of avocado plant production
Troubled times for Mexico’s avocado business as Trump tariff looms
With production up this year and exports set to rise, the country’s dependence on US as a market leaves it vulnerable
Fresh Produce India Awards: winners announced
KPN Farm Fresh, World Avocado Organisation and Sahyadri Farms scoop the inaugural Fresh Produce India Awards
Frutura acquires Colombia’s Montana Fruits
Deal strengthens Frutura’s avocado positioning in Latin American
California confirms 170,000-tonne avocado crop as new campaign begins
State commission rolls out series of consumer promotions designed to sustain demand through peak season
Australian avocados receive funding boost for exports to Asia
New grant enables industry association to develop new two-year programme of promotions in south-east Asia
Fruit Logistica: After the watershed – Colombia’s new port offers fresh chance to compete
Manuel Laborde Barriga of Uniban took to the Logistics Hub stage to speak about the impact of the new Port of Antioquia
Moroccan avocado exports on the rise
Country reported recorded shipments in 2023/24 and is on course to top this in the current season
Weather, currency and logistics challenges push Kakuzi to pre-tax loss
The Kenyan exporter says its avocado business saw a major dowturn in profits last year
Australian avocado season kicks off with launch event in Malaysia
Shepard avocado crop opens 2025 season with Hass avocados expected in April
Avocados from Colombia braced for US expansion
Exporters gearing up for strong spring and summer traviesa season
Mexican avocado season showing signs of an early finish
Lower than expected volumes have growers “reaching ahead” to supply additional fruit
Avocados “unfairly scapegoated”, says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
South African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
Trade responds to Titchmarsh avocado claims
Celebrity gardener’s calls to boycott the fruit are misguided according to industry association
Westfalia Fruit’s Chilean alliance wins UN SDG award
Pro Tiltil Alliance fosters sustainable development through collaborative corporate action
Record Q1 revenue for Mission Produce
Steve Barnard says avocado specialist is “pleased” with first quarter results, achieved despite supply challenges in Mexico
Montosa receives MujerAGRO seal
Certification honours companies for their commitment to women’s equality and development
Dole unveils new logistics model for southern France
Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain
Paraguay sees big jump in avocado production
Volumes growing by 25 per cent a year as more producers drawn by the fruit’s profitability
US consumers ‘will pay more’ after tariffs come into effect
Leading expert in agricultural economics predicts Trump duty will mean higher prices for Mexican avocados
Stellar line-up for Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities
Enzispring highlights opportunities for Kenyan avocados
New possibilities are opening up for Kenyan avocados, according to Enzispring’s Alice Okello, including in eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, but Red Sea issues continue to pose a challenge