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Global Avocado Summit 2024 focuses on export markets, new origins and the state of the Chilean industry

The latest projections expect Chile's avocado production to reach 200,000 tons, driven by good fruit set and favorable weather conditions. More than 50% will remain in the local market.

November 21 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte appoints Thomas Padilla as Vice President of Avocados International

The organization says Padilla’s extensive expertise in the avocado category and proven ability to foster growth in global markets will support these efforts and enhance Fresh Del Monte’s position in the market.

November 21 , 2024

First Tanzanian Avocado Arrives in China: A Milestone for Tanzanian Agriculture and Mr. Avocado

This milestone marks the successful collaboration between Mr. Avocado, Tanzanian grower Africado, and Westfalia South Africa, making it possible to bring Tanzanian avocados to Chinese consumers for the first time.

November 21 , 2024

Challenging weather wreaks havoc on Western Australia's cherry harvest

This year’s weather conditions have disrupted the development process of the fruit, with unseasonably warm and dry summer temperatures and a lack of the required winter chill during flowering severely impacting the fruit set.

November 21 , 2024

Ventura County officials join forces to aid growers and farmworkers impacted by mountain wildfire

So far, the county in California reported the loss of 2,500 acres of rangeland, 544 acres of avocado, 122 acres of citrus, 4 acres of nursery stock, and 10 acres of raspberries.

November 20 , 2024

Philippines successfully expands access to Japanese avocado market

Japan is a major importer of Hass avocados, with imports valued at $160 million (61,000 metric tons) in 2023.

November 19 , 2024

Mexican avocado shipments to the US increase, while Morocco gains terrain in Europe

Mexico increased its arrivals to the U.S. market, accounting for 97% of the market.

November 19 , 2024

New Port of Antioquia in Colombia will boost fruit exports starting 2025

Located on the southeastern side of the Gulf of Urabá in Antioquia, the port will have the capacity to handle general cargo, vehicles, refrigerated and dry containers, and solid and liquid bulk, not hydrocarbons.

November 18 , 2024