Tag: avocados

Tropical storm Alberto brought heavy rainfall from Mexico to Texas last week. Some areas of Texas saw almost 10 inches of rain, and Mexico’s East Coast saw 6 inches.

Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador said June 19 that he asked his foreign ministry to speak with U.S. officials about resuming avocado and mango inspections to get shipments going again. 

At the beginning of June, the drop in volumes of Peruvian avocados that was projected was confirmed, according to François Bellivier, development manager at Capexo

The collaboration is highlighted by updated co-branded cartons featuring both Calavo and Viru logos.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reportedly suspended avocado and mango inspections “until further notice,” due to “security concerns.”  

At its June 6 Board of Directors meeting, the California Avocado Commission announced findings from its mid-season grower and packer crop survey, which now estimates volume to exceed 250 million pounds.

Mexico’s normal-style avocado supplies are tightening as the season is rapidly winding down, while the loca-style crop is not expected to meet maturity standards until mid-July.

A recent Rabobank report unveils a shift in the global avocado market, anticipating an increase in both production and trade.

Guatemala is awaiting the result of the Pest Risk Analysis process in the production of Hass avocado, which if positive would open a significant door for export to U.S.

The "Summer Snacking Duos" sweepstakes will begin with the California Avocado Commission partnership, running from June 13 - June 19, 2024.