Westfalia celebrates first Hass avocado shipment to India

Leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh fruit, Westfalia Fruit, just announced the arrival of its first-ever container of South African Hass avocados in India.

October 24 , 2024

Zespri's last vessel of kiwifruit for the 2024 season departs to Japan

Zespri CEO, Jason Te Brake, says there has been significant effort from the industry this season to deliver a record crop of more than 190 million trays (684,000 tons) to more than 50 markets around the world

October 24 , 2024

Kenyan government restricts avocado exports and regulates mango shipments

The constraint will be effectively enforced starting October 25, and the organization plans to closely monitor avocado maturity patterns and conduct a comprehensive review of these restrictions in December 2024. 

October 24 , 2024

Fruittrade 2024 highlights the importance of Chile's fruit industry in the country's rural sector

The longest-running event dedicated to the Chilean fruit industry, the Fruittrade Conference, kicked off on Wednesday, with panels on fruit diversity, consumption trends, markets, and sustainability. 

October 24 , 2024

Sun World scores victories in litigation against Italian grape growers

October 23 , 2024

Avocado Nation: Hass Avocado Board announces film portraying the sector’s journey

The film examines the local and global impact of the industry's national marketing program, led by HAB since its inception.

October 23 , 2024

Pack River Farm selects Sollum's led lighting for advanced tomato cultivation

October 23 , 2024

California Avocado Commission upbeat for 2025 season, with higher volumes forecast

The CAC is anticipating 400 million pounds to be produced next year, and the organization is already well ahead of marketing and messaging for the season.

October 23 , 2024

Washington State University is fundraising for a new plant growth facility

The facility will replace a 70-year-old structure in order to enhance WSU scientists' ability to conduct research vital to Washington’s $10 billion tree fruit industry, and double the existing greenhouse space currently available to university professionals.

October 23 , 2024

Avocado market: Mexican supplies push South American fruit to Europe

The report reveals that in Europe, Chile leads the distribution, but the "pie" is more evenly distributed compared to North America.

October 22 , 2024