Index Fresh Kicks Off California Season Just in Time for Super Bowl Blitz

January 13, 2025 Index Fresh

California’s early start provides a crucial option for retailers and foodservice operators during this key avocado sales period. While California’s harvest won’t entirely replace Mexican volume, it will supplement the market, reducing dependency on Mexican imports as the source.

Mission Produce Releases its AvoIntel for January 2025

January 8, 2025 Mission Produce

Avocados and mangos are charging into 2025 with strong momentum! From record dollar sales to increasing household penetration3 and shifting shopper behaviors, these categories are full of opportunity. In this month’s edition of AvoIntel, we break down the 5 key trends driving category growth and what to know as you plan for business growth in 2025.

Westfalia Fruit Acquires Belgian Avocado Products Company Syros

January 7, 2025 Westfalia Fruit

The integration with Syros will enhance Westfalia’s presence in the European market while maintaining the high standards with which both organizations are known.

Index Fresh Expands Business Development Team With Carlos Duarte

December 8, 2024 Index Fresh

Carlos Duarte is a Ventura County resident who has been immersed in the world of avocados for over a decade. Most recently, he served as an Account Manager for Calavo Growers, focused on fresh sales for key accounts nationwide.

Eosta Launches: Organic Raingrown Avocado

December 3, 2024 Eosta

When growing avocados, artificial irrigation is usually administered. With rainwater-grown avocado, however, irrigation is unnecessary: the entire water requirement is covered by natural rainfall. In addition, organic agriculture does not use artificial fertilisers and pesticides, which are the biggest polluters of freshwater resources.