Peru closes a challenging table grape season

Cyclon Yaku in early March 2023 caused damages estimated at $630 million in the northern region of Peru, with strong winds and rain for weeks which lowered table grape production volumes by 30%. 

April 03 , 2024

California Avocado Commission debuts ad campaign for significant April harvest

Peak availability of California avocados is expected to occur from April into July, with smaller volumes in summer.

April 02 , 2024

California avocado season on track amid rising input costs

Despite weather, production, and pest challenges, positive projections continue for the 2024-25 California avocado season. 

April 02 , 2024

Mission Produce releases FY 2023 Annual Sustainability Report

Mission Produce’s sustainability strategy centers around three pillars: people, products, and the planet.  

April 01 , 2024

Mexico remains avocado king, amid Latin American focus on growth

Latin American avocado producers, from Mexico to Chile, face a variety of challenges to maintain their competitive edge.

April 01 , 2024

Naturipe Farms announces new Vice President of Marketing

March 29 , 2024

Villita Avocados' plastic-free bags help consumers reduce waste

Villita Avocados proudly debuted a new product bag for produce customers seeking a more sustainable option.

March 28 , 2024

Guatemalan Hass avocados pass important APHIS hurdle

Guatemalan Hass avocados have achieved a significant step towards gaining access to the United States market.

March 27 , 2024

Colombia’s CorpoHass allies with sustainability network CECODES

Through this collaboration, the sector hopes to implement “knowledge into tangible actions, driving economic growth, environmental conservation, and social progress within the country,” a release said.

March 27 , 2024

Green queen of health: Research shows benefits of daily avocado consumption

Nutritional science researchers Kristina Petersen and Penny Kris-Etherton found, in a study of 1,008 U.S. consumers, that eating just one avocado a day improved overall diet quality among participants.

March 25 , 2024