avocados

Mexican avocado industry launches ‘Path to Sustainability’

The Avocado Institute of Mexico launched its "Path to Sustainability," a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing environmental stewardship

4 days ago 6 minute read

West Pak Avocado releases Cinco de Mayo strategy

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, West Pak Avocado's AVO360 program and category expertise highlight the holiday's growing popularity

1 week ago 4 minute read

Avocados From Mexico launches fiesta campaign for Cinco de Mayo

This Cinco de Mayo, Avocados From Mexico is putting guacamole at the center of every table with a new strategy

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Tariffs on hold, but prices still under pressure

While the industry has narrowly avoided a direct tariff hit, long-term prices may rise due to the increased costs of...

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

Bagged avocado sales surge in Q4 2024

Hass Avocado Board: Bagged avocados played a key role in boosting retail sales of Hass avocados during the 2024 holiday...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review April 4, 2025 

You already know what the big story was for this week. We finally got an answer on how tariffs will...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

Frutura acquires Colombian avocado firm

April 1, 2025 REEDLEY, CA – Frutura, the global sales and marketing platform designed to supply international customers with high-quality...

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

Fresh Del Monte acquires avocado oil producer

March 26, 2025 — CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., BB #:111187 one of the world’s leading vertically...

4 weeks ago 4 minute read

West Pak expands bagged program for California avocado season

Murrieta, CA (March 24, 2025)—To support retailers and the growing demand for bagged avocados, West Pak Avocado BB #:117036 has...

4 weeks ago 4 minute read

Avocado market to rise due to lower supplies, tariff uncertainty

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this avocado crop update March 20, 2025: Avocado supplies remain limited. Harvesting will be curtailed...

1 month ago 1 minute read

Colombia to send record avocado volume to U.S. this spring-summer

Orlando, FL (March 18, 2025) – Colombia, the fourth largest exporter of Hass avocados to the U.S., is preparing to...

1 month ago 4 minute read

Avocados From Mexico starts campaign with American Heart Association

DALLAS, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With many heart-healthy benefits including good fats, it’s no wonder why Avocados From Mexico...

2 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Late winter supply in full bloom

The ProduceIQ Index plummeted -8 percent over the previous week as increased supply sent prices tumbling across a wide range of...

2 months ago 5 minute read

Colombia bumps up avocado exports for Super Bowl

The Colombian Hass avocado market continues to gain popularity in North American homes and events. As is customary, during the...

2 months ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Polar vortex, heavy rains threaten fresh produce supply

A polar vortex this week puts much of the U.S. in the walk-in freezer for the tenth time this winter....

2 months ago 4 minute read

Peruvian ag exports grew 22% in value in 2024

In 2024, total Peruvian exports (traditional + non-traditional) amounted to $74.66 billion, reflecting an increase of 15.5 percent compared to...

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA shows higher prices for limes, strawberries, avocados on pre-Super Bowl retail ads

USDA’s Advertised Prices for Specialty Crops Products at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the period of 2/1/2025 to 2/13/2025...

2 months ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day demand reshape produce prices

President Trump put tariffs on a temporary 30-day hold last week for Mexico and Canada after leaders agreed to send...

2 months ago 4 minute read

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