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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Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce Inc. has shared what it calls its most diverse summer sourcing strategy yet ahead of the West Coast Produce Expo, May 30 to June 1, in Palm Desert, Calif.
Four Seasons Produce merchandising specialist Brian Dey shares tips on how to merchandise this powerful piece of produce for maximum effect.
Avocados from Peru debuted its first Fighting Hunger with Nutrition Award at a celebration of its donation of 26,000 avocados to fight food insecurity.
Dig into the data on avocado regions, volume and retail prices, for both conventional and organic fruit.
“These certifications validate our commitment to social responsibility and environmental conservation, ensuring that our avocados are grown and packed with care for our people, our communities and nature,” said Armando Garcia, director of sustainability.
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.
Thomas “Tommy” Padilla has more than 14 years of experience in the produce industry, specializing in international and export sales.
The USDA announced Feb. 18 that its avocado inspection program in Michoacan, Mexico has restarted and avocado exports to the U.S. have resumed.
The value of U.S. fresh avocado imports from Mexico from October 2023 through September 2024 was up 23% from the previous season.
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The fourth annual event donates nearly 60,000 fresh avocados in honor of National Avocado Day and crowns the best guacamole in Philadelphia.
Retailers can expect bright new displays, shopper incentives and giveaways to encourage shoppers to add avocados to their shopping carts this fall.
Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day and Father’s Day sold a combined 154.6 million units, generating $191.6 million in dollar sales, according to the most recent “Avocado Holiday Retail Recap” created by the Hass Avocado Board.
The Santa Paula, Calif.-based company reported that its total net sales increased 11.7% for the fiscal quarter ending July 31.
The commission has had a busy season — participating in a number of high-profile events designed to drive awareness of the superfruit all year long.
The fast-casual chain says the initiative will promote the fruit’s rich nutritional profile that includes monounsaturated fats to support heart health, nearly 20 essential vitamins and minerals, ample dietary fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants.
The company reported net income of $12.4 million for its third fiscal quarter, up nearly double from $6.6 million for the same period last year.
To mark the partnership, Jinich and the avocado brand are launching a curated collection of avocado recipes for Hispanic Heritage Month.
In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. industry dollar sales for both avocados and mangoes hit record highs, according to Mission Produce.
MegaMex Foods, which markets the Wholly Guacamole brand, has donated $100,000 in cash and products to charities to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strict food safety measures have been implemented as Peruvian avocado producers prepare to pack and ship up to 200 million pounds of high-quality fruit to the U.S. between June and September.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
Led by grapes, avocados and berries, U.S. imports of fruits and vegetables rose 6% from May 2019 through April, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture trade statistics.
Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., is building a massive distribution center in Laredo, Texas, for Mexican avocados.
As the volume of fresh produce transported between North America and South America increases, Sealand is working to “streamline and effectively deliver an unbreakable end-to-end avocado cold chain journey.”
Digital advertising agency 270B accepted a silver Reggie Award for an Avocados From Mexico campaign the 2019 Super Bowl.
The Hass Avocado Board has released a new tool to help merchandizers prioritize potential opportunities in 45 U.S. markets.
Football fans bought more than 66.6 million avocados leading into the Super Bowl this year, according to the Hass Avocado Board, which breaks down sales for holidays and events for each sales quarter.
An innovative approach to extending shelf life of avocados may end up reducing waste, saving energy and having an all-around positive impact on the environment.
At a time when businesses are facing unprecedented challenges as they deal with the coronavirus COVID-19, the Mission Viejo, Calif.-based Hass Avocado Board has renewed its commitment to support the industry.