TOMRA Fresh Food now operating from Field Research Centre to further boost customer centricity

TOMRA’s Fresh Food business area has announced that it is now operating from its Field Research Centre in Waikato, New Zealand.

March 03 , 2022

Avocados From Mexico's Taco Tip Off Program Makes College Basketball Season #AlwaysGood

March 01 , 2022

Avocado row leads to a tempered acceleration of California harvest 

Avocado prices remain high and growers see an opportunity, but its still early to judge how the suspension of Mexican avocados for a little more than a week will affect the market in the midterm.

February 24 , 2022

Peru avocado shipments to increase up to 10% in 2022

Peru avocado exports are expected to grow by 8 to 10 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. Growth will likely  come from  shipments to Europe, but supply woes in the U.S. could alter these projections. 

February 21 , 2022

USDA allows Mexican avocado imports to resume

"The safety of USDA employees simply doing their jobs is of paramount importance. USDA is appreciative of the positive, collaborative relationship between the United States and Mexico that made resolution of this issue possible in a timely manner," the entity said in a statement.

February 18 , 2022

Mexican avocados: Migratory impact, prices rise, US statement on talks

According to USDA data from the Boston Terminal Market, a two layer carton of 32 caliber Mexican Hass were selling for up to US$82.00 on Feb. 17, 2022, compared to up to US$40.00 a year prior, and the U.S. Embassy commented on the first round of talks.

February 18 , 2022

U.S. and Mexican authorities agree to boost security, but avocado imports remain suspended

Mexican avocado association APEAM said that USDA officials gave no date for the resumption of trade at a meeting on Wednesday but said they would work to provide an answer quickly.

February 17 , 2022

Calavo announces promotion and retirement of fresh sales team members

Calavo Growers has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to Director of National Sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier.

February 16 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Analysis of U.S. avocado market following Mexico's suspension

Colin Fain of Agronometrics predicts that avocado prices may spike even more abruptly than in 2018 when Mexican growers went on strike for three weeks.

February 16 , 2022

Mexican limes soaring from price fixing - report

Aggressive price fixing led by criminal groups is allegedly behind soaring prices of Mexican limes, and already affecting their availability on the menus of restaurants in the United States.

February 15 , 2022