State of the Market - Week 35, 2015

Peruvian avocado shipments to Europe as of week 35 are exceeding 2014 volumes, with higher average prices reported.

September 02 , 2015

Colombia: Port of Cartagena aims for New York-scale cargo levels

The Port of Cartagena is undertaking ambitious projects to handle Post-Panamax ships and become Latin America's leading container port.

September 02 , 2015

U.S.: Florida takes action after Oriental fruit fly detection

The Florida Department of Agriculture has set up a treatment zone for Oriental fruit fly to protect the state's US$120 billion agriculture industry.

September 01 , 2015

Mission Produce's first Peruvian avocados set sail for China

A California-based company says it has exported the first ever fresh avocados from Peru to China, and expects strong future growth.

August 28 , 2015

India: NZ avocados head to Mumbai as IG International expands portfolio

Leading Indian fruit trader IG International has made a move into the avocado category, with the help of Delica in New Zealand.

August 28 , 2015

Colombia a "sleeping giant" for the fruit industry, says Fairtrasa COO

A Dutch industry leader in organic and fairtrade produce imports has praised Colombia's potential to be a major international fruit exporter.

August 27 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 34, 2015

Exports of Chilean Hass avocados to Europe had their earliest start in three seasons, with 1,150MT shipped by week 34.

August 26 , 2015

The Hass Horn: Fixed price Peruvian avocados mix with greater Mexican supply

While Californian and Peruvian avocado growers fight for second place, Mexican producers continue to drive consumption in the USA to record levels.

August 26 , 2015

Peru: Lower volumes hit Camposol's Q2 results

Two major crops were largely responsible for Camposol's lower volumes during the quarter, in a period that saw the average costs of goods rise by more than 50%.

August 25 , 2015

Colombia: Eje Cafetero to start Hass avocado export campaign this week

The new season is around the corner for some Colombian avocado growers, but Westsole has urged farmers to be careful not to export too early.

August 25 , 2015