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The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has announced the release of their first ever Colombian avocado handling guide.

Colombia’s Sugar Mango Association is preparing for the first entry into the United States market, with arrivals beginning the second week of March. 

GreenFruit Avocados would like to announce the official Organic Certification of its orchards in Colombia.

“Colombia is an exciting cultivation region for Westfalia,” said David Fausset, Business Development Director. “We have created a world class integrated supply chain and we are thrilled to offer this quality fruit program as a commercial advantage to our customers.”

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) joined by industry leaders from Colombia and the United States met in Washington, D.C. for a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United States and Colombia.

Colombia exported 2,376 tons of avocados to the U.S. last year, and in 2022 plan to increase that by 30 percent.

Colombian avocado shipments totaled 96,903 tons valued at $205 million in 2021, reflecting an increase of 26 percent in volume and 40 percent in value when compared to the previous year.

Colombia’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that ag exports set a new record by reaching $8.496 billion in 2021, with 27 countries having opened their markets to 57 Colombian products through the government’s Health Diplomacy strategy.

In the first nine months of this year, Colombia exported 69,629 tons of Hass avocado, 35 percent more than the 51,565 tons exported during the same period last year.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published on November 22nd in the Federal Register the Final Notice with the phytosanitary requirements that Colombian producers, who are willing to export mangoes to the United States, must meet.