The growth of the Colombia avocado market comes on the heels of continued year-over-year increases of double and triple digits and maturity of the Colombian growing regions. Today, more than a dozen state of the art packing sheds and more than 400 growers are certified to ship Hass avocados to the U.S. market. …
Hass avocados from Peru will be prime for selling to US consumers in time for the 2024 backyard barbecue season. Customers of Index Fresh, a global avocado marketing and distribution company, can count on availability of the premium Peruvian harvest throughout summer with attractive fixed pricing available on fruit secured now as part of prebooked, season-long programs for retail and foodservice. …
Shoppers embraced festive avocado dishes during the fourth quarter holidays. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve weeks generated higher avocado dollar sales compared to 2022, according to the recently released avocado sales recap from Hass Avocado Board (HAB). Avocado volume and dollar sales during Christmas week grew +3%, adding +1.2 million units and +$1.3 million to the category. …
This integration into the network of sustainability leaders with a business focus, represents recognition and support for the Colombian Hass Avocado agroindustry. Avocados play an important role in the Colombia economy as the third most exported fruit by the country, generates the second-highest income, and holds the fourth position in Colombian agricultural trade with other markets. …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Hass Avocado Board to fill seats for eight members whose terms expire Oct. 31, 2024. Nomination applications are due April 1. Appointed members will serve three-year terms beginning Nov. 1, 2024, and ending Oct. 31, 2027. …
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