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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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.
Net sales for the fresh and value-added products division for the first quarter of 2024 were $676.8 million, up 5% compared with $643.4 million for the same quarter a year ago.
The Sunshine State’s avocado growers continue their nearly two-decades-long battle with the destructive laurel wilt disease.
The global avocado exporter says retailers can secure ample volume and pricing as part of its retail and foodservice program.
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2022 added 145.6 million units to the avocado category, with shoppers spending $158.3 million in retail sales, the Hass Avocado Board finds.
With its dips, including guacamoles and salsas, avocado-forward cream cheese dips, and new Original Bean Dip and Spicy Bean Dip, Yo Quiero seeks to be a “dip destination” at retail this Cinco de Mayo.
To bolster the 257 million pounds of California avocados estimated for this season, the California Avocado Commission is engaged with “full throttle” marketing support.
While some may associate the versatile avocado with its popular hass variety, WP Produce plans to highlight tropical avocados — a typically larger fruit that is slower to oxidize — at the 2023 CPMA event.
To celebrate his birthday and Cinco de Mayo, Dwayne Johnson has partnered with Teremana Tequila to encourage consumers to support local restaurants by picking up the check for guacamole.
What’s in store for the 2023 Peruvian avocado season and what does the industry want retailers to know about its super fruit? To find out, The Packer recently connected with ProHass President Juan Paredes.
Avocados from Peru is embarking on a lifestyle campaign that is as tactical as it is tasty, from sports tie-ins with retailer partners to strategic in-store promotions, to a gourmet food show to a night at the museum.
While Mexico remains the U.S.’ main international supplier of avocados, Peru is playing an increasingly important role in filling the supply gap.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Westfalia Fruit USA has recently launched a 100% plastic-free bagged avocado program in the U.S.
For the third year in a row, Avocados From Mexico is partnering with the world’s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer — Susan G. Komen — during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The California Avocado Commission has named current CAC Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations Ken Melban and Vice President of Marketing Terry Splane as co-executive leaders of the organization.
Favorable climatic conditions and abundant rainfall contributed to the bigger crop, according to a new USDA report.
The global avocado industry provider based in Santa Paula, Calif., says it is exploring the sale of its fresh-cut division — formerly RFG — to F&S Fresh Foods.
The Germany-based Kronen GmbH says its automated, robot-based solution for cutting, pitting and peeling avocados can be adapted and added onto to meet various needs.
Industry experts recently shared their insight on what to expect for this year’s crop and and avocado trends in retail.
Avocados From Mexico brought fresh guacamole inspiration for foodservice, along with artificial intelligence and virtual reality to the National Restaurant Association Show.
In-store activities, news segments and retail signage and displays are all part of the commission’s efforts to promote the peak of the state’s avocado production.
The company’s farms and packing facility are now fair-trade certified, which builds upon its GlobalG.A.P. and Rainforest Alliance certifications.
However, avocado purchases remain high, according to figures from The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024, which shows 51% of consumers reported purchasing the fruit in the past 12 months.
Index Fresh’s seasonal Gem avocados will be available in five-count bags at select Costco locations starting in late May, with support from the California Avocado Commission.
As part of a strategic restructure to enable sustained growth, AFM has promoted Stephanie Bazan to SVP, commercial strategy and execution, and Stephanie Browder to director, sales and marketing, foodservice.