U.S. gives green light to Ecuadorian avocado imports

The move comes after almost nine years of negotiations and will help Ecuador’s Ministry of Agriculture in its aim to increase avocado production area from 6,000 hectares to 10,000 hectares. 

May 30 , 2022

IFPA launches Southern Hemisphere Commodity Working Group

The Southern Hemisphere Commodity Working Group series offers interactive, virtual workshops for IFPA members from key markets across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru and South Africa.  

May 25 , 2022

GrubMarket inks another round of acquisitions 

The San Francisco based food tech firm inked deals to acquire , two fresh produce providers which supply business customers across the United States and Canada.

May 25 , 2022

Celebrate 10 years Of California Avocado Month this June

The California Avocado Commission is partnering with Chef Nyesha Arrington for a month-long celebration of exclusive California avocado dishes.

May 24 , 2022

Guatemala presents innovative agricultural offer based on industrialization

A selection of 280 national and regional exhibitors for the 20th edition of the Regional Platform AGRITRADE Expo & Conference of AGEXPORT. The organizers estimate that in two business days there will be a closing for sales of US$30 million.

May 23 , 2022

Addressing supply chain distrust an opportunity for ProducePay, says founder  

According to the tech company, the avocado consumption in the United States will increase  uninterruptedly in the next 8 years, generating a greater demand for this product and also creating friction within the supply chain.

May 20 , 2022

UNITEC guarantees a sustainable future for all fruit 

Of the 350 billion fruits selected every year, 12% are unsuitable for the fresh market but can be used for different purposes thus reducing waste. 

May 19 , 2022

Westfalia edges towards carbon neutrality

The leading multinational supplier of avocados has counted its 2020 footprint with One Carbon World, a carbon footprint verification organization.

May 19 , 2022

Oppy partners with Mexican avocado consortium to smoothen supply

Oppy said that through its vertically integrated trio of partners, including Eco Farms and now AvoWorks, it can smooth out some of the dynamics which can affect the flow of avocados from Mexico into the market.

May 12 , 2022

5 de Mayo avocado price peak: Will prices level off in 2022?

Demand and supply side issues have more than doubled the price of avocados since 2021 ahead of 5 de Mayo, one of the consumption peaks in the United States. Can we expect prices to level or fall later on this year?

May 05 , 2022