Australian avocado growers concerned over developer's plantation project amid oversupply

Western Australian avocado growers have expressed concern at the prospect of an additional 200 hectares of avocado trees being planted in the wake of last season's oversupply.

July 22 , 2022

U.S. importer to source avocados from Jalisco

LGS Specialty Sales has announced that it will begin sourcing avocados from the Mexican state of Jalisco, following USDA-APHIS authorization.

July 22 , 2022

Sharpening its category focus, TOMRA Food appoints new Sales Manager for Citrus

New Sales Manager for Citrus appointment in California reflects TOMRA's regional and global commitment to tailoring its solutions to food categories' specialized needs

July 21 , 2022

Westfalia's Chunky Guacamole debuts in UK

Costco UK and Westfalia Fruit have been working closely together to successfully introduce Chunky Guacamole to Costco’s UK stores.

July 18 , 2022

Daily avocados help lower cholesterol levels, study finds

A study has found that eating one avocado a day for six months leads to a decrease in unhealthy cholesterol levels, but has no effect on belly fat, liver fat or waist circumference in people who are overweight or obese.

July 15 , 2022

Jalisco to finally begin exporting avocados to U.S. this month

The entry of Jalisco avocados into the U.S. is expected to result in even greater volumes in the market, especially during the summer months.

July 14 , 2022

Peru expects greater volumes of late-season avocados

The Peruvian avocado industry has been imapcted by low prices in its main market this year, causing many growers to hold the fruit on the trees.

July 12 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte highlights sustainably grown Kenyan avocados

Fresh Del Monte is offering Del Monte Avocados grown in their own sustainable farms in Kenya to all main European markets, starting this week and throughout the entire summer.

July 11 , 2022

U.S. fruit and vegetable imports on track for bumper year

Fruit imports from January to May this year were up by 21 percent from $10.5 billion to $12.6 billion, while vegetables were up 9 percent from $7.6 billion to $8.2 billion.

July 11 , 2022

Half of Peruvian avocado production under threat due to fertilizer shortages, says industry body

Growers have warned that the quality of Peruvian Hass avocados destined for export may be compromised this year. 

July 08 , 2022