Avocados change belly fat distribution in women, controlled study finds

An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators.

September 08 , 2021

Israel set for record avocado production in 2021-22

The sector’s upshift may have been practically imperceptible in recent seasons in the export figures because of climate vagaries and the local market rising to prominence, according to a report.

September 08 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports soared to new record in July

U.S. fruit imports soared by 19 percent year-on-year on July to reach a record US$1.57 billion, according to newly released USDA data.

September 06 , 2021

Wealthy Mexican avocado grower, 23 relatives flee to U.S. - report

A wealthy Mexican avocado grower has fled to the U.S. with around two dozen relatives due to violence from drug cartels who have been fighting for control over the industry.

September 03 , 2021

Hass Avocado Board launching Love One Today resource to help boost sales

With a few easy steps, industry members can capitalize on Love One Today’s positive name recognition and reputation by adding the attractive mark and proven messaging on packaging and marketing materials at no cost.

September 01 , 2021

Limoneira boosts Q3 operating income despite smaller than expected avocado sizing

The highly publicized lack of rainfall throughout California and the West coast has reduced the overall size of the actual avocado fruit pieces, resulting in reduced pounds sold for the company's avocados.

August 27 , 2021

New shopper segment driving bagged avocado sales

A recent study by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) revealed that purchases of bagged avocados have increased at three times the rate of bulk over a four-year period (2016-2019) as shoppers continued to add bags to their grocery basket.

August 25 , 2021

Beva Fruits International's BENJI label continues to generate strong social impact

BFI has joined forces with Women Safe & Children (women-safe.org), an association that comes to the aid of women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

August 24 , 2021

Steve Barnard, Founder and CEO of Mission Produce: We now import more to Chile than we export

Since its founding in the early 1980s, Steve Barnard has transformed the organization into one of the world’s biggest and most recognizable avocado companies that has been a pioneering force, launching a variety of new products and ventures over recent years.

August 23 , 2021

Mexico: Agri-food trade balance hit third-highest level in H1

The figure comes from $22.6 billion of agricultural and agroindustrial exports from January to June and $17.7 billion of imports, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico.

August 20 , 2021