Summer Programs Shine With California Avocados

Much of the California avocado season falls in the period of summer holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, making locally/domestically grown California avocados a great fit for summer promotions. California Avocado Commission (CAC) customized programs are underway with retailers and foodservice operators, and more promotions are planned throughout the summer.

Index Fresh Brings Colombian Avocados to the U.S. Market for a Third Season

July 23, 2020 Index Fresh

Index Fresh is in its third round of offering Colombian avocados with a swift five-week window closing later this month. The global avocado marketer has had two previous rounds of bringing the Colombian fruit to the U.S. market; running those first two rounds as pilot projects.

UC Riverside and Eurosemillas Partner to Bring the Next Generation of Avocados to Market

UC Riverside has entered into a $2.25 million partnership with Spain-based Eurosemillas S.A., a global leader in the commercialization of agriculture innovations, to help the university bring to market the most promising and advanced avocado scions and rootstocks in its collection.

World Avocado Association: the Avocado’s Water Consumption is Proportional to its Incomparable Nutritional Value

February 11, 2020 World Avocado Association

Thanks to the latest innovations, the avocado reinforces its close relationship with the environment through advances that allow the growth of one kilo of this superfood using an average of 600 liters of water

Taste a New Quality of Avocados at Fruit Logistica 2020

January 31, 2020 JD Cooling Group

Ripened in the UK, successful trials in partnership have resulted in a superfruit with a much better taste and more enjoyable texture. Sweeter, nuttier, smoother and creamier, the Softripe® avocados scored higher in independent consumer and expert trials* than conventionally ripened avocados.