Packer Stories

02/20/2012

The 2012 California avocado crop will be bigger and last longer than last year’s, grower-shippers say, and about the only downside is that lack of rain might result in slightly smaller fruit.

This year’s forecast is 400 million pounds, according to the Irvine-based California Avocado Commission. That’s up significantly from last year’s 300 million pounds. And many growers expect the total to be even higher — in the range of 415 million pounds, said Jan DeLyser, the commission’s vice president of marketing.

02/17/2012

One learns good manners from those who haven’t any.

02/16/2012

A Chilean hass avocado creme brulee with walnut crust recipe earned top honors out of nearly 100 entries in the Chilean Avocado Importers Association student recipe contest.

02/10/2012

Foodservice is a vital part of the Irvine-based California Avocado Commission’s marketing program, said Jan DeLyser, vice president of marketing.

02/09/2012

California avocado shippers look forward to brisk movement of a big, high-quality crop.

Market Scope - Avocados — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 13

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (218-180-122) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices 48s, 60s and 70s higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons two-layer hass 32s mostly $30.25-31.25, 36s mostly $30.25-31.25, 40s $30.25-31.25, 48s mostly $27.25, 60s mostly $22.25, 70s mostly $18.25, 84s $16.25-17.25. The Mexico avocado market seems to be on an upward trend. Extra services included.

CHILE — Imports (18-48-46) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as Jan. 30 to Feb. 12. Port of entry: Los Angeles area. Trading moderate. Prices 32-40s slightly lower, 50s slightly higher, others unchanged. Cartons two-layer hass 32-36s mostly $30.25-32.25, 40s mostly $32.25, 50s $27.25-29.25, 60s mostly $23.25, 70s $18.25-19.25, 84s $16.25-17.25. Quality good.