USDA Proposes to Change Maturity Requirements for Avocados Grown in South Florida

Under the proposed change, the avocado maturity shipping schedule would be updated to allow certain sizes and weights of the Beta avocado variety to be shipped two weeks earlier than currently allowed. This action would also make a corresponding change to the avocado import maturity regulations under Section 8e.

Mission Produce Announces Record-Breaking Mid-Year Review for Avocados & Mangos Ahead Of NEPC

August 14, 2024 Mission Produce

Mission Produce, Inc. announced a record-breaking mid-year review for the U.S. avocado and mango categories ahead of the New England Produce Council’s (NEPC) Floral & Food Service Expo in Boston.

Sun World International Acquires Biogold

August 1, 2024 Sun World International

Sun World International LLC announced the acquisition of Biogold Group, a significant South Africa-based global fruit variety rights manager, trading as Citrogold in South Africa. Biogold is recognized as the preeminent global supplier of citrus genetics. In addition to their own formidable mango breeding program, Biogold manages significant rights to mango varieties developed by third-party breeders. Together with the breeders they represent, Biogold has the world’s largest mango collection and one of the world’s largest collections of avocado varieties.

Good Growing Season Puts Favorable Winds in Exporter Sails as New Zealand Avocado Export Season Begins

July 29, 2024 New Zealand Avocado

If you wanted to know what a good growing season for avocados in New Zealand looks like, then look no further than the recent Spring period. Extended periods of clear skies, plentiful sunshine, consistently stable temperatures, evenly distributed rainfall and minimal frosts all collectively contributed to strong and healthy growing conditions boosting stakeholder confidence as they look to the season ahead.

Fresh Inset Registers Vidre+ Freshness Technology in Peru for Avocados

July 25, 2024 Fresh Inset

The registration of Vidre+, the Fresh Inset’s technology for avocados and limes, will help Peruvian exporters reach Europe and even the Far East markets with an unmatched level of freshness.