Westfalia Fruit has appointed a new president for its operations in North America.
Westfalia Fruit has named Tommy Padilla as the President of North America. Padilla started in his new role on June 1. With over twenty years of experience in the global food industry, primarily

Meksyk poszerza fokus na eksport awokado poza Stany Zjednoczone. Mexico is expanding its focus on avocado exports beyond the U.S.
The avocado industry in Mexico is aiming to increase exports to other international markets besides its main market, the U.S. Producers in Jalisco are now focusing on opportunities in Asia and

Avocado or banana? The new viral fruit made in China
If there is one lesson that modern fruit and vegetable marketing has taught us, it is that the aesthetics of a fruit are no longer just a biological attribute, but a very powerful commercial

Support from growers is essential during a challenging campaign for Kenyan avocados.
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Spanish study has shown a connection between organic avocado soils and their ability to resist drought.
A study published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes has found that long-term organic management can influence soil microbial communities and may help crops better withstand water stress.

Avocado, Spain accelerates genetic improvement
The increase in hectares dedicated to avocado cultivation in Spain continues to drive investments and varietal research. In this context, the Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA) is

An oversupply of avocados in the Indian market
Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and head of business development & procurement at Abacate International, states that the supply of avocados is high, while demand is not as strong in India. He mentions

Fruit and vegetable market, Spain grows like Italy: berries, avocado, and kiwi lead the way
The Spanish fruit and vegetable market continues to grow, but does so within a context of increasingly selective, fragmented, and, in many ways, similar to the Italian one. This was one of the key

Mexico is starting the new avocado season amidst increasing prices and optimism, fueled by the World Cup.
Sezon awokado w Meksyku przebiega pozytywnie. Manuel Cerda Morales, prezydent Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Eksporterów Awokado Stanu Meksyk (Apeamex), zauważa, że po okresie niskich

"Popyt z USA był bardzo niski aż do dwóch tygodni temu"
The main volume of the Peruvian avocado harvest began in week 12, on the 16th of March. Mirko Infantes from Pacific Produce mentioned that some non-accredited fruit was being harvested as early as

Early-bearing avocado varieties make avocado cultivation more feasible for Indian farmers.
Produkcja awokado w Indiach pozostaje stosunkowo niewielka, ale systematycznie się zwiększa, ponieważ producenci reagują na rosnące zapotrzebowanie konsumentów i zwiększające

"Peruwiańskie dostawy napędzają rynek awokado" Corrected translation: "Peruvian supplies drive the avocado market"
"The South African and Peruvian seasons are now in full swing, which is once again leading to interesting developments in the market," says Elena Rogojnikova. "The start of the season was

Avocado processor continues to grow and succeed.
Australian avocado processor Naturo Technologies is steadily expanding, now benefiting from increased reach and capacity thanks to its new facility in Mexico. The company specializes in producing

"Production is forecasted to decrease this season in multiple growing regions."
Australia produces avocados all year round, with Queensland currently in peak production, especially in North and Central Queensland. Queensland remains the largest avocado producer in the

The Australian avocado industry has launched a globally pioneering Virtual Reality (VR) supply chain training program.
The Australian avocado industry has introduced a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program in collaboration with Woolworths for retail training, with the aim of ensuring consistent

Mission Produce and Westfalia Fruit are invoking Force Majeure.
Mission Produce and Westfalia Fruit are declaring Force Majeure due to the current avocado supply shortage from Mexico. The situation in Mexico has quickly deteriorated. Just two weeks ago, there

Mission and Westfalia have declared force majeure due to a shortage of Mexican avocados.
Mission Produce and Westfalia Fruit have declared Force Majeure in North America due to a shortage of Mexican avocados and rising costs.More. Go to the article

Mission Produce and Westfalia have declared force majeure as a result of the Mexican avocado shortage.
Mission Produce and Westfalia Fruit have declared Force Majeure in North America due to a shortage of Mexican avocados and rising costs.More. Go to the article

Podcast: Reflecting on 14 years of Australia's avocado industry with outgoing AAL CEO John Tyas
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Mission Produce has successfully finalized the acquisition of Calavo Growers.
Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the successful acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc., a supplier of fresh avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and prepared foods such as guacamole. This acquisition

The Spanish avocado conference is focusing on cultivation in northern regions.
The Ministry of Rural Development in Spain is organizing the second Technical Conference on Avocado Cultivation in Cantabria at the Center for Agrarian Research and Training (CIFA). The event,

Exports of avocados from Guatemala continue to increase.
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Western Australia's supply has been cleared to make way for Queensland's supply.
Brooklet Farms picked its first Hass avocados of the season in March. The timing has been fairly typical overall, although seasonal conditions earlier in the year created a few challenges.

Mexico sets Guinness record with 6.8-ton bowl of guacamole
The Mexican avocado industry has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest bowl of guacamole ever produced, reaching 6.8 tons, or 14,991 pounds, during the 13th annual Avocado Festival in

The Colombian avocado industry aims to reduce food waste and improve cold chain infrastructure.
Colombia's Hass avocado sector continues to expand its exports, with shipments reaching 201,479 tons in 2025, a 45.6 percent increase from 2024. Approximately 60 percent of these exports are sent