U.S.: Late summer avocado sales show double-digit vs 2019

The avocado category continued to experience softer sales as compared to the pandemic sales surge of 2020. However, when compared to 2019, the avocado category has recorded double-digit volume growth across all eight regions.

October 29 , 2021

USHBC announces details of 2021-2025 strategic plan for blueberries

The organization says the plan will ultimately unite industry stakeholders to work together toward making blueberries the world’s favorite fruit. 

October 29 , 2021

TOMRA Fresh Food launches new Dynamic Lane Balancer at its Innovation Expo

Fresh produce members will be able to see the Dynamic Lane Balancer and TOMRA's recently launched Cascade Singulator at its 2021 Innovation Expo taking place in Visalia, California on October 28.

October 28 , 2021

Mission Produce promotes Denise Junqueiro

Junqueiro will drive Mission Produce’s global marketing plans in concert with the executive committee and continue to play a pivotal role in the company's growth by directing the brand, media relations, global communications, and consumer and trade marketing. 

October 27 , 2021

Port Manatee, Del Monte extend import hub relationship

Under the agreement, the Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte unit, which has been importing fresh fruit into Port Manatee since 1989, agrees to continue to lease Port Manatee warehouse facilities through at least August 2026.

October 22 , 2021

Colombia avocados: Corpohass targets exports of $400M by 2025

Colombian Hass avocado association CorpoHass has held the first ever national roundtable event for the country's exporters, as it seeks to ramp up shipments of the fruit.

October 15 , 2021

Mexican avocado production to fall in 2021-22

The country is expected to produce 2.33 million metric tons (MMT) between July 2021 and June 2022, following a record volume year in the previous season.

October 15 , 2021

Chile forecasts huge increase in avocado production for 2021-22

Having experiencing several years of limited or negative growth, the Chilean avocado industry is now forecast to buck the trend.

October 14 , 2021

Avocados From Mexico partners with football legend Drew Brees

The brand is launching its biggest and boldest Big Game promotion with a grand prize of a $100,000 Smart Home Makeover.

October 12 , 2021

Australia: Avocado oversupply drives prices through the floor, forces farmers to let fruit rot

A pair of Australian avocado farmers on the eastern Sunshine Coast say they have no choice but to watch their fruit die on trees as the country's growers battle with a market oversupply.

October 12 , 2021