Avocados From Peru Closes Out 2019 Season

October 21, 2019 Avocados From Peru

From June to September, Peru is the largest exporter to Europe and the second largest supplier of imported avocados to the United States. Avocados from Peru were available at top retailers and were a major foodservice supplier, including Chipotle, during the summer months.

Berry People Announces New Berry Deals to Fill Key North American Supply Gaps

September 30, 2019 Berry People

Berry People, an integrated, year-round grower-shipper of a full line of branded organic and conventional berries and avocados, has announced new berry sourcing deals in Mexico to fill critical supply gaps in the North American market during the fall and winter.

Apeel Sciences Brings Industry Leaders Into its Supplier Network

August 15, 2019 Apeel Sciences

Apeel Sciences announced its supplier partnerships, enabling a consistent year-round supply of Apeel avocados, limes, asparagus, and apples for U.S. retailers and consumers.

Five-Year Independent Evaluation Commissioned by Hass Avocado Board Finds Promotion Programs Increase Profits, Expand Demand

August 8, 2019 Hass Avocado Board

The five-year evaluation (2013-2017) also found that the promotion programs conducted by HAB and its member associations played a fundamental role in expanding demand for Hass avocados in the United States.

Henry Avocado Recalls Whole Avocados Because of Possible Health Risk

March 25, 2019 Henry Avocado Corporation

Henry Avocado Corporation is voluntarily recalling California-grown whole avocados sold in bulk at retail stores because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Henry Avocado is issuing this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution due to positive test results on environmental samples taken during a routine government inspection at its California packing facility. There are no reported illnesses associated with this recall.