Raising A Toast To Mexican Avocados

Avocados, News, Nutrition Facts & Information, Produce Industry

This is a great article about avocados that provides deep information to avocado bulk buyers and retailers. The article comes from Produce Business in their November 2019 issue pages 38-42. Written by Matt Ogg A Toast to Mexican...

Which Latin American countries play a dominant role in US avocado supplies?

Avocados, News, Nutrition Facts & Information, Produce Industry

The original article link is here and is written for Fresh Plaza and authored by Astrid Van Den Broek. Which Latin American countries play a dominant role in US avocado supplies? Supplies of avocados in the U.S. look to be healthy right now. Domestic production...

Is It Profitable For Grocery Stores To Sell “Alligator Pears” For Halloween?

Avocados, News, Nutrition Facts & Information, Produce Industry

Haven’t Heard Of Alligator Pears? Halloween is upon us. Parties, laughter, costume accessories, candy and alligator pears are all available at your local grocery store. Let’s see if you can guess what they are with these clues: They are best to eat when...

Consumers To Benefit From Record Avocado Shipments

Produce Industry

While some think of avocados as the football fad snack or the centerpiece of Cinco de Mayo, the fruit is forging a trail as a must-have in American kitchens. Avocado producers in Mexico are sending record shipments to the United States. First Quarter Flurry Americans...

Events And Holidays Affect Avocado Supply And Demand

Avocados, Produce Industry

As seen in the past couple of market updates featured on our social media, the 2016 Super Bowl took its toll on the need for avocados in the produce industry. Weeks after the Super Bowl had come and gone, the industry continued to work through what appeared to be an...