Frutura Business Unit Dayka & Hackett to Roll Out Extensive International Avocado Program

August 19, 2022 Frutura

Dayka & Hackett, one of Frutura’s investments in the international fresh fruit business, has hired Stephen Fink as Vice President of Avocados.  Fink, formerly Vice President of North American Sales for Mission Produce, will spearhead Dayka & Hackett’s introduction of avocados to the U.S. and global markets.

Study Reveals Fastest Growing Retail Channels for Avocado Purchases

August 9, 2022 Hass Avocado Board

Developing a deeper understanding of fresh avocado shoppers purchase trends and behaviors helps marketers and retailers create strategies that grow sales of fresh Hass avocados. In the constantly evolving retail marketplace, market dynamics are influenced by shopper purchase behaviors and characteristics.

Colombia Avocados Extraordinary Growth Presents Opportunities for US Retailers

August 2, 2022 Colombia Avocado Board

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) recently announced a 270% increase in total avocado pounds shipped to the U.S. for the 2021-2022 season. This data is provided by the Hass Avocado Board who tracks shipments and sales of Hass avocados from all growing regions.

Mexican Avocado Industry Celebrates First-Ever Avocado Export from Jalisco to United States

August 2, 2022 Avocados From Mexico  

The Mexican avocado industry celebrated the first-ever delivery of fresh avocados across the border from the Mexican state of Jalisco into the United States. The agreement was first announced in 2021 by Mexican authorities with the United States to allow avocado imports from the additional Mexican state.

Mission Produce Becomes a First US Importer of Avocados from Jalisco, Mexico

August 1, 2022 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announced it imported some of the first avocados to the U.S. from the Mexican state of Jalisco. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new certification of Jalisco avocados for the U.S. market provides Mission access to an additional supply source of premium fruit, supporting the Company in meeting strong domestic demand.