Major Australian avocado grower to cut back on hectarage

Before the industry was hit by rain bombs in October last year, the avocado sector was already suffering from a surplus that heavily impacted prices.

February 23 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Favorable prospects for Peruvian avocados

The mass protests that have wreaked havoc on Peru’s agriculture appear to be losing momentum, increasing the likelihood of an economic revival with President Dina Boluarte still in power.

February 23 , 2023

Peru agriculture amongst those hurt in Russia fertilizer export sanctions

On several occasions Peru’s government tried and failed to secure imports. In the absence of alternatives, it began supporting a program to increase use of organic fertilizers from seabird excrement, known as guano.

February 23 , 2023

AgroFresh expands ethylene management technology to Brazil and Mexico

The technology is designed to put the ripening process on hold, so that softening and over-ripening occur much more slowly during storage and transport, thus extending shelf life for a variety of fresh products.

February 22 , 2023

California avocado volume ramping up in March

Heavy January rains were welcomed throughout California’s avocado production areas. 

February 22 , 2023

Westfalia showcased its ongoing developments at Fruit Logistica

The team focuses on disease-tolerant clonal rootstocks to develop superior avocado tree health and yields, in varying local conditions, that require minimal external inputs. 

February 17 , 2023

Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. now worth $3B

The country’s sustainable practices and an efficient and effective use of water resources have allowed the industry to secure surplus volumes in order to set annual records in the international market.

February 15 , 2023

New Zealand declares national state of emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle hits

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told reporters on Tuesday that the cyclone is the most significant weather event New Zealand has seen in this century.

February 15 , 2023

Peruvian avocado industry forecasts 13% rise in exports

After a positive 2022, the Peruvian avocado industry is preparing to export an estimated 624,000 tons of the fruit in the 2023 season.

February 14 , 2023

New Zealand Avocado hosts the World Avocado Congress after two challenging years

The 10th edition of the World Avocado Congress, which will feature over 130 presentations, will take place this year between April 2-5 in Auckland, New Zealand. 

February 13 , 2023