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Are fruits and vegetables the key to stop snoring?

The study found that participants with a higher adherence to a plant-based diet had 19% lower odds of sleep apnea risk compared to those with an omnivore diet.
April 17 , 2024

South Africa begins first avocado export campaign to China

The increase of food imports from Africa is part of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plan, also discussed at last year’s BRICS summit, to deepen China-South African relations on issues of mutual interest. 
April 16 , 2024

Mexican avocado company ordered to pay reparations in labor case

The violations relate to “employer interference” in union affairs aimed at hindering the free development of the union's activities.
April 15 , 2024

UF/IFAS multi-state survey to find out more about avocado disease management

While extensive research has been conducted, there is still much to learn about how growers make decisions regarding disease management and the economic costs and benefits of various management options.
April 15 , 2024

Brazil's avocado campaign booms in Europe

In March, Brazil's avocado export campaign picked up pace with substantial volume destined for Europe, in particular the Netherlands.
April 12 , 2024

Report: Criminal networks, led by European mafias, jeopardize Latin American fruit exports

The Europol report says criminal networks have inventively made use of legal business structures to facilitate or conceal their criminal activity and launder their money, a scheme that appears to have infiltrated fruit exports. 
April 11 , 2024

Peruvian avocado supplies build up for 2024

Around 22,000 small producers from Sierra de los Andes saw earlier harvests, boosting volumes by around 60%, Peru’s Producers and Exporters Association said.
April 11 , 2024

Mexican avocado hub poised for another year of growth

Between 2014 and 2023, production volumes grew nearly 75%, reaching 2.65 million tons. These figures have kept Mexico well-grounded as the number one avocado producer globally.
April 08 , 2024

Peru ranks as second-largest avocado exporter in 2024

Despite struggling with adverse weather throughout 2023, the Peruvian avocado sector scored a 79% rise in exports in the first two months of 2024. 
April 04 , 2024

Holidays boost avocado retail sales

In 2023, Avocado sales during fourth quarter festive holidays in the U.S. totaled 144.8 million units, generating $161.3 million in retail sales.
April 04 , 2024