Avocados

SeaPort Manatee damage ‘around US$200mn’ after record result

Closest US deepwater seaport to Panama Canal must work fast to repair structures after dramatic end to financial year

Mr Avocado welcomes first arrivals of Tanzanian avocados to China

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First ever shipments of Tanzanian avocados land in China, marking milestone for Tanzanian agriculture and Mr Avocado

First Guatemalan avos to arrive in time for Super Bowl

First consignments should land in the US in January, according to Guatemala’s agriculture minister

Asiafruit Thailand edition out now

New issue includes Fresh Focus Cherry with in-depth coverage of key developments in the global cherry trade, plus features on Thailand, berries and more  

Orsero hails “excellent” result despite dip in profits

Improvement in sales of certain categories helps make up for ’normalisation’ of banana prices and decline in citrus demand 

West Pak Avocado unveils bag programme

New series highlights the three key growing regions of California, Mexico and Colombia

Peru signs free trade agreement with Hong Kong

Deal is expected to make it even easier for Peruvian exporters to supply the Asian market

Strong apple market cannot prevent Q3 loss for BayWa

The group’s fresh produce division performed well during the period, but problems persist in other parts of its business

Avocados Australia signs MoU with China Chamber of Commerce at CIIE

Agreement seeks to enhance technological exchanges as Australia continues lobbying efforts for access to China market  

Organic supplier Brio extends Italian avocado season

Company says new production in Catania adds to its Sicilian volumes and will eventually supply market from October to March

Dole launches raft of new products at CIIE

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Leading global fruit brand exhibits at 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), launching nine new products

Colombia sees big jump in fruit exports

Persian limes, bananas, avocados and passion fruit fuel increase in shipments between January and September

US green lights imports of Guatemalan avocados

As of 8 November, Guatemala will be able to export Hass avocados under a systems approach

Trump’s fondness for tariffs prompts talk of food price rises

With the election of Donald Trump as US president (again), economists have raised concerns about the consequences of introducing tariffs on imports, not least from Mexico

Unifrutti plans new solar plants in Chile

Company’s partnership with Solarity continues with the planned addition of seven more solar energy installations

Potatoes top the table as Spain’s imports grow

Value of both fruit and vegetable imports climbed through January-August when compared with the same period of 2023

Mission appoints sales SVP

Avocado specialist has announced Brooke Becker’s promotion to senior vice president of sales

Avocados Australia targets further increase in exports

As country’s production increases, export sales have risen sevenfold. But more must be done to sustain that growth, says trade body

Orsero reveals plan for €100mn expansion in Spain and Portugal

One of the Mediterranean’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable importers is to build a brand new warehouse to the south of Seville

Kenyan 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

Dole launches organics range in Ireland

Company says it wants to give organic fruit and vegetables broader appeal and bring them into the mainstream market