The Giumarra Cos. expanded its organic avocado program tailored for grocery retailers and foodservice operators. The company will feature organic avocados at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA. “We are delighted to announce the expansion of our organic avocado offerings to better serve our customers,” said Bruce Dowhan, senior vice president for the Giumarra Cos. “With increased supplies from California and Mexico, we are meeting the rising consumer demand for both bulk and bagged organic avocados of various sizes.” Since 1982, Giumarra has maintained a steadfast leadership

The California Avocado Commission represents California’s roughly 3,000 avocado growers who produce avocados on more than 50,000 acres in the state, with an annual average farm-gate value of $367 million (based on 2018-23 crop values). It is the commission’s position that the continuation of the current U.S./Mexico Operational Work Plan (OWP) is essential. The OWP requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service to provide direct inspection of all harvesting and packing of Hass avocados for export to the U.S. Maintaining USDA’s direct oversight ensures the

The Colombian Hass Avocado industry announced the launch of a new country brand to represent it in markets around the world. The Avocados from Colombia initiative highlights Hass avocado as a benchmark for sustainability across three areas: environmental, social and economic. Avocados are Colombia's third-most-exported fruit and the second-highest income-generating fruit. They are exported to more than 30 countries, representing the nation globally. Grown amidst a unique tropical landscape, this fruit is a source of income for at least 240,000 people in the Colombian agricultural sector

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will resume inspections of avocados and mangos in the Mexican state of Michoacan, according to Ken Salazar, U.S. ambassador to Mexico. Salazar said USDA inspectors “will gradually begin to return to the packing plants following recent aggression against them. However, it is still necessary to advance in guaranteeing their security before reaching full operations.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended all inspections of avocados and mangos headed for the United States from the Mexican state of Michoacan on Monday, June 17. The suspension was the result

The Hass Avocado Board named Meyocks, a marketing and branding firm, as its agency partner to lead research and nutrition-focused advertising and creative strategy promoting the benefits of avocados to health professionals.

California-based Calavo Growers is celebrating its Peruvian partner, The Viru Group, to commemorate their alliance and milestone anniversaries. Viru, a leading international food group marking its 30th anniversary, has been Calavo's supplier of Peruvian avocados since 2015. The collaboration is highlighted by updated co-branded cartons featuring both Calavo and Viru logos. This flourishing relationship guarantees a steady supply of high-quality Peruvian avocados during the crucial transition period in Mexico’s avocado seasons (May-September). Privately held Viru is a major player in the global