Latest News From Avocados

Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Robinson Fresh has made some personnel moves to support growth of its tropical and avocado programs.

Catch up on some of the companies involved in importing and marketing avocados from Peru, as well as the Peruvian Avocado Commission.

A new campaign for Avocados From Peru aims to reach sports fans on social media, online and on television during the next month.

Escondido, Calif.-based Henry Avocado Corp. has opened one new distribution center on the East Coast and is preparing to open another, on the West Coast.

The first test of a highly touted technology, avocados are the first commercially available produce item to be treated with the Apeel plant-derived post-harvest solution.

Index Fresh is using a new custom sales program, AvoConcepts Retail Design Studio, that goes beyond point-of-sale materials and similar support, with a plan that includes education and strategy.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed to allow U.S. imports of avocados from Ecuador.

When it comes to the “Big Game,” it really is super for avocado sales.

Fillmore-Piru Citrus Association has added an avocado packing line to its citrus packing facility in Piru, Calif.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has found three Oriental fruit flies in south Miami-Dade County.

A recent survey of Hispanic millenials show that they are very interested about health and nutrition, but not necessarily for themselves.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has found three Oriental fruit flies in south Miami-Dade County.

Peru will get a little extra push in kicking off its seasonal promotions, since June is World Avocado Month.

Avocados have become a major fuel of Peru’s export business, with Peru now the No. 2 avocado exporter in the world, after Mexico.

Nothing seems to be standing in the way of Peru’s anticipated record shipment of avocados to the U.S. in 2018.

On-the-go guacamole lovers now have a handy way to snack on their favorite dip when not at home.

With peak volumes available to support a full slate of marketing plans during June — California Avocado Month — retailers are encouraged to take advantage of the demand for the fruit.

California avocado company Fresh Index is reporting excellent quality, which is driving strong demand in retail and foodservice operations.

The Peruvian Avocado Commission is kicking off the season in June with retail and consumer marketing initiatives to promote the estimated 170 million pounds arriving in the U.S.

Sure, Windsor Castle in England is a nice spot for a royal wedding, but the California Avocado Commission has a better idea.

Sure, Windsor Castle in England is a nice spot for a royal wedding, but the California Avocado Commission has a better idea.

West Pak Avocado, which recently exhibited at the Canada Produce Marketing Association’s annual conference in Vancouver, sees Canada as a growing market for avocados.

Where you live says something about what you eat — a trend highlighted by the newest Hass Avocado Board research into regional consumption of the fruit.

Mission Produce, Oxnard Calif., has hired Vincenzo Salento as sales operations manager in Europe.

Irwindale, Calif.-based Ready Pac Foods is rolling out a limited edition Green Goddess Salad in its Bistro Bowl line.

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce did roughly $1.11 billion in net sales in the first quarter, an increase of about 7% from the same period in 2017.

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce did roughly $1.11 billion in net sales in the first quarter, an increase of about 7% from the same period in 2017.

What’s the first thing that pops in your head when you see a restaurant menu item with the word “California” in it?

Mission Produce is offering customers a new “Avocado Intel” service, designed to offer them actionable information on marketing the fruit.

Index Fresh has hired Abdoulie Jobe in the new position of logistics manager.

Through a new partnership with healthy eating nonprofit Brighter Bites, Avocados From Mexico is sponsoring fresh avocado deliveries to schools across the U.S.

Tom Karst and Ashley Nickle discuss the subjects on which they have been reporting this week, with Tom diving deep on the China tariffs and Ashley gathering insight on avocados leading up to Cinco de Mayo.

LEAWOOD, Kan. — Four recipes featuring California avocados will soon be added to the online menu of meal kit company Chef’d.

Avocados should be available in promotable volumes leading up to Cinco de Mayo.

With nearly twice as many avocados in the marketplace this year compared to 2017, the California Avocado Commission expects California fruit to be in the market longer with more customers in more areas.

Fairtrade avocados are now available from Prometo Produce, and the company expects to have year-round supplies of conventional and organic product.

Avocado sales were downright spooky last fall, when the week of Halloween posted a 4-year high of $42 million, a 28% increase over the previous year.

Avocado marketer Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., has scheduled its next seminar series for avocado growers.

Catch up on the latest from avocado grower-shippers involved in California's avocado deal.

As West Pak Avocado Inc. founders prepare to take on new roles with an emphasis on industry relationships and expanding global markets, the company has released a video highlighting its past.

Avocados are a hit at retail, ranking first among items shoppers said they bought in the past 12 months that they didn't buy previously, according to The Packer's 2018 Fresh Trends.

As consumer demand for avocados surges, so does their popularity among foodservice operators.

The largest wildfire in California’s history damaged a number of avocado groves and left some workers homeless before the five-week blaze was declared fully contained Jan. 11.

California growers aren’t the only ones who expect to have a large avocado crop this season.

It’s Cinco Delicioso time, as Avocados from Mexico inspires consumers to kick their guacamole consumption into gear as Cinco de Mayo approaches.

Citing the “huge opportunity” for avocado consumption in China, Mission Produce President and CEO Steve Barnard announced the company is building a second ripening facility in the country.

Mission Produce, which recently began offering small avocados in 2-pound bags, is expanding the Minis brand to include organic avocados.

Volume should be up, and prices should be down compared to last year as the 2018 California avocado season kicks off.

With California avocado volume rising seasonally, the Irvine, Calif.-based California Avocado Commission is releasing fresh advertising to support the crop.

Index Fresh is highlighting personnel and career opportunities on a dedicated webpage on its site, with the title and theme of “Good Grows at Index Fresh.”