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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The company says its summer citrus lineup is well-positioned to meet school snacking needs across the country.
The company says it will highlight the value its custom avocado and mango ripening programs bring to the foodservice at the International Fresh Produce Association conference.
The commission says the reorg strengthens the department’s ability to serve farmers and safeguard the nation’s food supply.
The launch includes a refreshed website, updated trade show materials, new educational and promotional resources, and a strong digital presence, says the Colombia Avocado Board.
Calavo Growers launched its new large PLU stickers for its “Super Jumbo” avocados at the beginning of July.
Sam’s Club is the first U.S. retailer to offer the guacamole crafted by these third-generation avocado farmers.
The produce processor and distributor said its board of directors will review a non-binding offer to acquire the outstanding shares of the company.
CAC’s marketing campaign, which includes consumer advertising, social media, public relations and influencer activities, is running at full speed this spring, with advertising impressions through April alone exceeding 31 million.
The multiweek promotion includes display contest, POS tools and in-store engagement across 200 stores.
At the multigenerational, family-owned Camlam Farms in Camarillo, Calif., the focus is on making sustainable business decisions with the goal of keeping the ranch for next generations.
The Hass Avocado Board’s ‘2024 Year in Review’ report highlights trends worth watching and optimism about future production.
Ken Melban has held multiple leadership roles since joining the organization in 2011.
AFP launched its 2025 season during Memorial Day weekend with a heart-healthy meal celebrating the Navy during New York Fleet Week.
Florida avocados are gaining momentum as growers emphasize local freshness, enhanced flavor profile and expanded retail opportunities.
Initiative with Food & Culinary Professionals aims to drive demand through new recipes and nutritional education.
The plan seeks to organize existing sustainability efforts, expand them, establish measurable goals and make the Mexican avocado industry more sustainable in water, biodiversity, climate and deforestation.
The event is part of Avocados From Peru’s broader seasonal strategy to deliver high-impact, turnkey campaigns for retail and foodservice partners.
The administration created a “top 10 list” that includes the fishing industry, agricultural land deforestation in Brazil that impacts beef and soy production and Mexican avocados produced on illegally deforested lands.
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension in Miami-Dade County shares tips for and the science behind successful avocado growing in the home landscape.
The California-based producer projects an earlier season due to ideal weather conditions in the country.
Offering custom and common-branded promotional opportunities, merchandising strategies and education materials, the company says its AVO360 encourages customers to include avocados in their holiday celebrations.
Avocados From Mexico’s new campaign puts guacamole at the center of the holiday.
A new report shows how fourth-quarter holidays fueled bagged avocado sales as Halloween surpassed Super Bowl and Cinco de Mayo unit sales growth.
The Reedley, Calif.-based global sales and marketing platform has acquired Montana Fruits, a packer-shipper-marketer of avocados sourced from growers throughout Colombia.
The California Avocado Commission says the program is an evolution of last year’s advertising creative that showcased California avocado groves and growers’ care in producing the fruit.
Retailers can leverage peak demand for avocados, limes, tomatoes and peppers with creative promotions, festive displays and cross-merchandising strategies.
Improved quality and consistent supply as Naturipe’s trees mature and produce more fruit has bolstered avocado supply from the country.
Adding Uganda’s leading supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil aligns the company with plans to expand into high-value specialty ingredients.
The added bags are part of the company’s AVO360 program aimed at ensuring a year-round supply of fruit and offer personalized avocado experiences and customer-focused insights for retailers throughout the U.S., West Pak says.
The research and promotion program seeks to fill six seats on its 12-member board.