Tag: avocados
CAC optimistic for larger avocado crop in 2025
- General News
The current fruit set on California avocado trees across multiple growing regions is considerably higher this year than in previous years, leading many growers to project that the 2025 crop harvest may yield an increase in crop size compared to recent seasons.
Avocados From Mexico partners with Susan G. Komen again for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- General News
For the fourth consecutive year, Avocados From Mexico, the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., is renewing its partnership with Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization.
Peru’s avocado exports fell in August as prices remained high
- International
In July 2024, Peruvian avocado export value managed to grow due to higher prices, but in August the growth could not be sustained despite the prices being maintained.
Chipotle launches ‘Autocado’ avocado processing device
- General News
On average, it takes Autocado approximately 26 seconds to fully flesh out the fruit inside an avocado.
Chile projects a 33% increase in avocado production in the 2024-25 season
- International
Growers expect a significant production increase for the new Hass avocado season in Chile, which begins in September, according to estimates by the Chilean Avocado Committee.
HAB reports record-breaking avocado sales during Q2 holidays
- General News
Second quarter holidays generated the highest growth rates in 2024 according to the most recent Avocado Holiday Retail Recap created by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB).
Mission Produce releases Asia Fruit Logistica strategy
- General News
Mission Produce announced it will be showcasing the value of The Mission Advantage in both the avocado and mango categories at Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) in Hong Kong, China, from Sept. 4-6, 2024.
Mexican avocado exports to U.S. expected to total $2.7B in 2024
- International
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. avocado consumption has more than tripled since 2001 with about 90 percent of all avocados eaten in the U.S. coming from Mexico.
Colombia triples avocado shipments in first half of 2024
- International
The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) announced shipment increases of more than three times the total avocado volume shipped to the U.S. during the first semester of 2024 compared to the same period last year based on a review of the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) Volume Data Dashboard and Category Data Dashboard.
Peruvian ag exports to surpass $11.5B by the end of 2024
- International
Peru’s agricultural exports reached $10.545 billion at the end of 2023, and they are projected to exceed $11.5 billion by the end of 2024