First Quarter Holidays Reached Double-Digit Dollar Growth

July 13, 2022 The Hass Avocado Board

Sales of Hass avocados kicked off the new year with four-year record highs through first quarter key holidays including the Big Game, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day. The Hass Avocado Board’s (HAB) recently published retail recap indicated increased dollar sales during the key holidays that drove a combined 90.4 million units and $119 million in retail sales.

Westfalia Fruit Enters the Colombian Fruit Season

July 7, 2022 Westfalia Fruit Group

Westfalia Fruit Group, the market leader in growing, ripening, handling, and distributing quality avocados, announces the start of its Colombian Hass avocado season with supply available now through late spring of 2023.

Del Rey Avocado Utilizing New Packing Technology to achieve Sustainability Benchmarks

July 1, 2022 Del Rey Avocado

Del Rey Avocado, a family owned, market leader in growing, packing, importing and distributing quality avocados has demonstrated leadership and a clear commitment to sustainable growth over the years, recently completed a major overhaul of their Fallbrook packing house facility.

Calavo Growers, Inc. Names Danny Dumas to Lead Grown Segment

June 23, 2022 Calavo Growers, Inc.

Calavo Growers, Inc. announced that Danny Dumas has been named Senior Vice President & General Manager Calavo Grown, filling the role held by Robert Wedin who is retiring after 49 years with Calavo.

Eco Farms Celebrates 50 Years of Avocados

June 22, 2022 Oppy

While the Oppy-Eco Farms network is just a couple years old, the two companies’ combined 200-plus years of experience has since created massive expansion opportunities for customers seeking new avocado solutions. Lauding its 50th year since pioneering the high-demand fruit, Eco Farms President Steve Taft reflects on how far the business has come.