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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A new report from the Oxnard, Calif.-based company highlights its commitment to a more a sustainable future across its sustainability pillars of people, product and planet.
Weather has had an impact, said Anita Fernandez, manager of the Avocado Administrative Committee, but the 2023-24 season outlook for Florida avocados is still good.
Fresh Del Monte has partnered with Inteligistics to use its cloud-based technology to track and link quality data, transportation, storage conditions and shipping information from its avocado packing facility in Mexico.
The USDA is seeking comment on a draft pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh hass avocado (Persea americana) for consumption from Kenya into the U.S.
Continuing its multi-tactical “eating healthy and thinking green” avocado campaign, Avocados from Peru has teamed with the Cleveland Browns and Meijer to bring fans the “Ultimate Sweepstakes of the Football Season.”
WP Produce is reporting a steady supply of organic, larger-sized tropical avocados available year-round from Florida and the Dominican Republic.
The Packer recently sat down with Avocados From Mexico President and CEO Alvaro Luque to learn more about the brand’s plan for continued success and its “big news” set to break later this week.
The AVO Braves Chevy Bolt EUV has been making the rounds to Atlanta-area Kroger stores as part of The Ultimate Baseball Sweepstakes, courtesy of a partnership with Avocados from Peru and the Atlanta Braves.
A CIRAD researcher has shared insights and strategies to minimize the global avocado surplus forecasted in the coming years in a streaming webinar available from the Hass Avocado Board.
While a recent tropical storm and moderate earthquake hit Southern California on the same day, the California Avocado Commission reports the state’s avocado growers experienced minimal impact.
More than 1,000 growers and industry leaders attended the event, hosted by the Jalisco Avocado Grower and Exporter Association (Apeajal).
The first produce brand to partner with College Football Playoff has its sights set on inspiring shoppers and game day events this fall with “guacgating,” a playful twist on tailgating.
Data from Circana shows retail organic avocado sales topped $162.4 million in 2022, up 2.8% from 2021.
The U.S. and Mexico will work to stop imports of avocados from illegal orchards in Mexico, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said in a news conference with Michoacán Gov. Alfredo Ramirez.
The company says it will highlight its Peruvian organics, its upcoming Mexican mango program and its Emeralds in the Rough avocado bags during the Southern Exposure trade show, set for March 7-9 in Tampa, Fla.
Nomination applications are due April 1 for eight member seats: two domestic producers, two importers and four total alternates.
Growers are gearing up for the 2024-25 Florida avocado harvest, and indications are that this should be a good year for the green-skin fruit.
Consumers, retailers and many foodservice operators eagerly await the arrival of Florida green-skin avocados every year, grower-shippers say.
Colombia’s hass avocado traviesa season is hitting its peak, with more than 50 containers shipping weekly to the U.S. market.
The Hass Avocado Board’s recent avocado holiday retail recap showed strong Independence Day and Labor Day sales, as customers purchased more than 2 million bagged avocados in the third quarter.
The USDA said it concluded the risks of introducing or spreading plant pests or noxious weeds from imported fresh hass avocado fruit can be successfully mitigated using a systems approach.
The organization is bringing back its pink branded bags and displays for its “A Super Good Cause” campaign during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Curt Webber previously spent 14 years at PepsiCo in various sales leadership, strategy and business development roles within foodservice and retail channels.
Carlos Duarte has over a decade of experience in avocados, most recently serving as an account manager for Calavo Growers.
Mission Produce’s latest AvoIntel report offers insights on what’s driving category growth.
The company says adding Syros, a manufacturer of avocado products that serves the foodservice and retail sectors, strengthens its presence in Europe.
As it marks kickoff of California avocado season, the company said it’s preparing to meet the high demand of the bowl season blitz.
Mexican hass avocado imports contributed $4.2 billion to the U.S. GDP according to data in a report issued by the Avocado Institute of Mexico.
A $5 million USDA grant will support efforts to expand avocado production and stop the spread of a disease that has destroyed 350,000 avocado trees in Florida.
Industry experts share insights on maximizing avocado sales, such as empowering shoppers with ripening tips, recipes and pairing ideas.