Avocado Industry News
The latest avocado industry news, including expert insights on global market trends, crop production, supply chain developments, and retail strategies.
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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.”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed nine members to the Hass Avocado Board.
Peru exported 182 million pounds of avocado to the U.S. this season.
The 2018-19 California avocado crop is expected to fall short of 2017-18 output by nearly half.
The Food and Drug Administration has released results of hot pepper and avocado pathogen testing under a program that shines a spotlight on select fruits and vegetables to examine possible food safety issues.
Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocado Co. has added a new facility in Vista that adds an additional 43,000 square feet of cold storage and ripening rooms to the company’s existing footprint in San Diego County.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr (Texas) International Bridge recently found more than a ton of marijuana hidden in a commercial load of avocados.
Americans are eating less produce, but this decline is largely driven by potatoes, orange juice and lettuce. Meanwhile we’re eating more variety. So, should you be concerned? John Phipps shares his thoughts.
The California Avocado Commission, Irvine, has kicked off its 2019 advertising campaign, targeting “super avocado users” and “premium Californians.”
The Hass Avocado Board is seeking new members for domestic grower and importer seats on the board.
West Pak Avocado Inc. has hired Joe Nava as vice president of sales and business development.
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand-based Zespri and Miami-based Fresh Directions International shared a booth at the first-ever United Fresh Live! virtual event.
Villita Avocados Inc. has a couple of major projects in the works.
Pharr, Texas-based Villita Avocados plans to debut in mid-July a guacamole product line under its We Love Guac label.
The No. 1 reason shoppers buy Hass avocados is because of the nutritional value, and that’s not just a fact during the pandemic.
If your supermarket or brand hasn’t created a guacamole-themed promotion or merchandising display in 2022, well, are you even trying?
As the world’s leading avocado producer, Mexico continues to supply markets globally while adapting to evolving trends and challenges.
Although the industry faces serious challenges such as drought conditions and water restrictions, the Golden State’s avocado growers are reporting good quality, increased sizing and healthy yields for the 2022-23 season.
The California Avocado Commission shared guidance to the next generation of women leaders in fresh produce at the IFPA Women’s Fresh Perspective Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Stephanie Bazan, senior vice president of commercial strategy and execution for Avocados From Mexico, said in late July that Mexican volume was leaning heavily toward small fruit.
The rainy season in Mexico has not allowed for larger avocado sizing this summer, but volume from Peru will run into the early fall, says Kirk Marquardt.
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has appointed SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Bashir Sarsam to its board of directors, effective Aug. 14.
Oppy’s avocado supply is expected to remain consistent through the late summer and fall, says said Rodrigo Lopez, category director of citrus and avocados for the marketer.
Avocados From Mexico can see wonderful accomplishments in the rearview mirror, but President and CEO Alvaro Luque believes the future will be even more spectacular.
U.S. imports of Mexican fresh vegetables enjoyed a strong year in 2022-23, however, USDA numbers say the value of U.S. imports of Mexican fresh fruit was flat compared with 2021-22.
Oppy’s marketing plan for Mexican avocados centers around the pillars of sustainability, high quality and reliability, says Rodrigo Lopez, category director of citrus and avocados.
The avocado grower-shipper says the newly created position will evaluate current sustainability initiatives within the company and define a strategy for future projects.
The company says it will offer both Gem and hass avocados as the season kicks off in the Golden State.
Mission Produce reported a 21% increase in revenue for its first quarter 2024 financial results, while also experiencing growth in mango and blueberry revenues.