GLC Cerritos Offers Sustainably Grown Summer Mexican Avocado Program

June 28, 2023 GLC Cerritos

GLC Cerritos (GLC), a premium sustainable grower, packer, and shipper of fresh Hass avocados, announced today the availability of its Mexican summer avocado program. Due to its vertical integration, sustainable practices, and key location in the Jalisco region of Mexico, GLC can offer high-quality fresh Hass avocados during these key summer months.

Al Roker Visits California Avocado Grove for California Avocado Month

California avocado season generally runs from spring through summer, making June a perfect time to celebrate California Avocado Month. The California Avocado Commission is using an integrated support plan including public relations outreach, retail promotions, foodservice chain programs, social media and more to market this year’s celebration.

Colombia Avocados Releases New Handling Guide for South American Fruit Guide Offers Best Practices for Supply Chain Consistent Quality & Consistency

June 6, 2023 Colombia Avocado Board

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has announced the release of their first ever Colombian avocado handling guide. The guide, authored by industry expert John Bower, includes support for everyone throughout the supply chain, from pre-planting to retail, on the best methods for maintaining the appearance, flavor, and shelf life of avocados from the Colombian region.

New Avocado Ripeness Testing Method Proven Three Times More Accurate Than Industry Standard Method

June 2, 2023 Apeel

According to a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Applied Research Institute, Apeel Sciences’ proprietary method of testing avocado ripeness is up to three times more accurate than current industry testing mechanisms. The durometer, pioneered for produce ripeness testing by the company, is an efficient and non-destructive alternative to testing avocado ripeness and is more consistent in testing ripe fruit, when compared to the existing method of using a penetrometer. 

Frutura Announces Major Consolidation in Avocados Company to Market Frutura Avocados for the First Time

May 24, 2023 Frutura

Frutura, the global sales and marketing network designed to supply international customers with high-quality fruit 365 days a year, is executing on its plan to become a significant player in avocados. Today it was announced that the company will begin marketing their Hass avocados in North America under the Frutura brand, beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2023.