Latest News From Avocados

The Hass Avocado Board’s recently released Avocado Seasonality Drivers study reveals that the first quarter is the peak season for avocado retail sales.

With avocados growing year-round in Michoacán and the addition of the state of Jalisco to the import program, Avocados From Mexico and grower-shippers are confident that supplies to U.S. consumers will remain strong.

Led by grapes, berries, citrus and avocados, U.S. fresh fruit imports have surged in the last year, according to fresh USDA statistics.

Food tech innovator Apeel has launched RipeFinder, an imaging tool that determines produce ripeness with a simple scan and has practical uses across the produce supply chain.

A proposed initial strategic plan for the Avocado Sustainability Center was unanimously approved by the Hass Avocado Committee and the Mission Viejo, Calif.-based Hass Avocado Board Sept. 21 at an HAB meeting.

The Irvine, Calif.-based California Avocado Commission has promoted Ken Melban to vice president of industry affairs and operations. 

Four Seasons Produce merchandising specialist Brian Dey shares tips on how to merchandise this powerful piece of produce for maximum effect.

The California Avocado Commission has much to celebrate at the upcoming International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show.

The Packer talks with the Avocados From Peru president about what the organization's Los Angeles Rams partnership means for avocados and the produce industry.

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.

The Santa Cruz, Calif.-based company is set to offer organic and fair trade avocados from Colombia and Mexico year-round, under the Awe Sum Organics label.

Fueled by increasing demand, imports of Mexican Hass avocados continue to make powerful contributions to the U.S. and Mexican economies, according to a new report from Texas A&M University.

As the Peruvian season ends, the Oxnard, Calif.-based company is ready to provide a strong supply of fresh avocados from Mexico, Chile and Colombia.

The 2022 California avocado season is a wrap for Index Fresh, which says this year brought avocado growers six months of record pricing and returns on their fruit.

The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh Hass avocados  from Guatemala. 

The Oxnard, Calif.-based company specializing in fresh Hass avocados has announced plans to open a state-of-the-art ripening, packing and forward distribution center in Dartford, England.

In celebration of the partnership, now through Oct. 24, 2022, fans will have an opportunity to win an Avo-Rams custom electric vehicle, a trip to the iconic Machu Picchu in Peru, and a VIP Rams gameday experience.

Avocados From Mexico's Stephanie Bazan dishes on the new Guac N' Tacos program launching Sept. 16, in honor of National Guacamole Day.

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers, Inc. reported total revenue for the quarter ending July 31 reached $342 million, 20% above the same quarter a year ago.

If your supermarket or brand hasn’t created a guacamole-themed promotion or merchandising display in 2022, well, are you even trying?

During the California Avocado Commission’s August board meeting it was announced that Ken Melban has been appointed to the role of interim president of the commission.

With the World Cup soccer tournament set to begin in November, Avocados From Mexico and Mexican chip maker Takis have created a new marketing campaign that should score with guacamole fans.

Reedley, Calif.-based Dayka & Hackett, one of Frutura’s investments in the international fresh fruit business, has hired Stephen Fink as vice president of avocados. 

What's on tap for the fall avocado market? A Q&A with Index Fresh's sales and business development expert Bobby Fingerlin.

For many Americans, fall means sports — which of course, also means game-time snacking. This is where avocados can play an important role.

Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as senior vice president and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment.

Led by explosive growth in berry and avocado imports, the value of U.S. imports of fruit soared 17% for the 12-month period ending June 30, USDA trade numbers show.

While comparatively new to the avocado party in the U.S. — Colombia continues to grow its Hass volumes and boasts year-round supply.

While fall traditionally isn’t prime time for avocado consumption, a year-round increase in consumer demand and availability is positioning the superfood for future growth in all seasons.

MONTEREY, Calif. — Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocados was highlighting its expanded capabilities at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference Expo on July 29.

"This first export of avocados from Jalisco will only improve the already positive economic benefits of avocado imports from Mexico," says Ron Campbell of Mexican Hass Avocados Importers Association.

The Santa Paula, Calif. -based avocado grower has released its annual Sustainability Report: The Calavo Way.

In response to increasing demand for avocados, both in the U.S. and internationally, Calavo has expanded its partnership with Mexican growers from Michoacán to Jalisco. 

For the second year in a row, AFP has teamed with The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., to donate 50,000 avocados to Philabundance, Philadelphia's largest food bank.

Colombian hass avocado fruit is available from Index Fresh and should become an increasingly viable option for foodservice operators, said Susie Rea, sales and business development at Index Fresh Inc., Riverside, Calif.

New Rochelle, N.Y.-based LGS Specialty Sales will begin sourcing avocados from Jalisco, Mexico, according to a news release.

Oxnard, Calif.-based Westfalia Fruit anticipates a plentiful avocado supply to the U.S. market throughout the summer months, starting with National Avocado Day on July 31.

The California Avocado Commission has changed its foodservice menu promotions during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Jan DeLyser, vice president of marketing for the California Avocado Commission.

For the California Avocado Commission, social media outreach is one of its most effective means of engaging with its target consumer audience.

Hass avocado sales kicked off 2022 with four-year record highs through key holidays in the first quarter, including the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day.

Fresh avocado sales are scoring at a stadium near you.

Driven by an increase in pricing, the value of U.S. avocado imports soared by 38% in the 12-month period ending May 31.

The Oxnard, Calif.-based avocado grower, handler and distributer has announced the start of its Colombian Hass avocado season with supply available now through late spring of 2023. 

The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of avocado (Persea americana) fruit for consumption from Panama.

Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocado recently completed a major overhaul of the company’s Fallbrook packinghouse facility.

What do avocados imported from Peru, brand-new Tesla cars, and retailers Meijer and Lidl have in common?

Danny Dumas has been named senior vice president and general manager for Calavo Grown, filling the role held by Rob Wedin.

The season for Florida-grown avocados is off to a good start, with promotable volumes available June through August, according to a news release.

Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the publication of its fiscal year 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Finest for the Future.

The Hass Avocado Board has entered its 20th anniversary year by expanding the role and responsibilities of Gina Widjaja, director of marketing and communications.