Peruvian Agrokasa sells to Grupo HAME

Agrokasa, founded in 1995 and today a leading vertically integrated grower, packer and shipper of avocados, table grapes, blueberries and asparagus, is consistently ranked as one of Peru’s largest produce exporters.

September 11 , 2023

Q&A: ProHass President Paredes on industry trade

The sector, which has experienced significant growth in the past years, is looking at a more conservative season with smaller fruit sizing.

September 11 , 2023

Equifruit is now a women-owned company

The brand has long advocated for gender equity in the banana industry, and this latest move goes out to prove just that.

September 08 , 2023

World Avocado Organization triples retailer collaborations in 12 countries

WAO now has a presence in over 4,000 stores across the UK including Tesco, Waitrose, and Wholefoods, and online at Ocado.com.

September 07 , 2023

Mission Produce featuring Peru team at Asia Fruit Logistica

Mission Produce is vertically integrated in Peru, Colombia, and Guatemala with 14,000 acres in production as of June 2023, as well as another 600 acres in production in South Africa as of February 2023. 

September 06 , 2023

Westfalia expanding Mozambique operations

Mozambique’s avocado industry has experienced significant growth, reaching an export volume of 6.5 million pounds in 2022. This represents a 154% increase year-on-year.

September 05 , 2023

EU apple and pear production down

The decrease is largely a result of weather-related reductions in Italy, France, and Greece.

September 04 , 2023

South African blueberry sector eyes China

After a speedy admission for pears and avocados, with less than two years elapsed between both, the industry hopes for the same rapidity as blueberries are to be considered next.

September 04 , 2023

Avocados from Mexico looking to diversify menus

Group CEO Alvaro Luque recently met with Bloomberg News to detail growing seasons, inflation and plans to include avocado in more sandwiches, tacos, and even brownies. 

September 01 , 2023

Agronometrics Shorts: Avocado prices slip by 22% as Mexico transitions to its ‘Flor Loca Crop’

In a strategic move to prevent an excess influx of smaller-sized avocados into the U.S. market, Mexico is employing a demand-oriented harvest approach.

August 31 , 2023