Mexican avocado industry gearing up for Super Bowl LVIII

A Super Bowl staple, guacamole consumption notably peaks during the sports event, with Mexican avocado producers preparing to supply the highest demand of the season at over 74,000,000 tons.

January 31 , 2024

California Avocado Commission announces 2023-24 crop forecast

The potential for a wet winter may encourage some growers to delay picking to allow their avocados time to increase in size, which could in turn increase the crop volume.

January 30 , 2024

Bagged avocados are most popular during holiday season

Avocado sales data and shopper research also indicates a preference for bagged avocados for everyday meals and for use in recipes for seasonal gatherings.

January 30 , 2024

Colombian avocado exports increase 26%

The main destination for Colombian avocado in 2023 was the Netherlands, with a total of 2,703 containers shipped.

January 23 , 2024

Peruvian Hass avocado making Malaysian market debut

Malaysian avocado imports have increased by about 98% in the last five years and amounted to 15 million in 2022.

January 23 , 2024

Montague projects strong Australian stone fruit season

This comes as the sector recovers from excessive rainfall and hail in some producing regions during the 2022-23 summer.

January 22 , 2024

IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce names 2024 board

The Foundation is focused on improving global health by focusing on improving the appeal of fruit and vegetables as an integral part of people’s diets.

January 22 , 2024

Peruvian fruit to access eight new markets in 2024

Orlando Dolores, general director of plant health for Senasa, anticipates 13 new international market accesses for Peruvian agricultural products this year.

January 19 , 2024

Agronometrics in Charts: 2023 - Year in Review

The somewhat atypical inflation figures are anticipated to prompt a decline in interest rates in 2024, facilitating a sought-after "soft landing" for the U.S. economy.

January 16 , 2024

California Avocado Commission adds new agency of record

“The Commission is very excited to be working with the Curious Plot group,” says Commission Vice President of Marketing, Terry Splane.

January 12 , 2024