Sainsbury’s replaces plastic with bamboo and paper on avocado twin-pack
In a trial launched in 77 of its supermarkets, Sainsbury’s has removed plastic from its own-brand twin pack avocado packaging in favour of a new paper sack. The retailer say the move will spare more than 20.2 million pieces of plastic annually once it is fully rolled out. The new packaging will feature bamboo netting […]
Westfalia Fruit enhances portfolio with ‘integration’ of avocado product supplier Syros
Avocado industry leader Westfalia Fruit announced on Monday it has acquired Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry plus retail sectors. Syros’ items have been prominent in major European supermarkets, restaurant chains, and meal box companies for more than 30 years by supplying private-label and branded product. It […]
The countries driving an increase in avocado consumption … and yes, the UK is one of them
As the global avocado industry recovers from a challenging year due to the El Niño phenomenon, we spoke with Zac Bard, chairman of the World Avocado Organization (WAO), about the current state of the global industry and what markets are becoming more attractive for growers. Bard said that the change in weather patterns last year […]
Getting it ripe: Wholesale, retail and foodservice strive to deliver ready-to-eat fruit
For produce retail stores and foodservice alike, ripening is a key part of the process of getting desirable produce to consumers. Although it doesn’t benefit shelf life, ripening — or pre-conditioning — delivers fruit ready to eat. After all, soft, ripe avocados or bananas are considerably more appealing than rock-hard products that are still a […]
Colombia cements its status as one of top suppliers of avocados to UK
During the first quarter of 2024, the Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters Corporation of Colombia (CorpoHass) reported significant growth in the industry’s contribution to the nation’s economy. The avocado sector’s input to Colombia’s Gross Domestic Product surged by 150%, representing 1.5% of the national GDP, according to CorpoHass data. Avobook highlights the impact of this […]
Kronen receives patent for pitting and peeling technology on avocados
Germany-based Kronen delivered its first robotic solution for avocado processing in April 2024 and it didn’t take long for the patent on their technology to follow. Showcased for the first time at Fruit Logistica, Kronen’s process enables the sensitive fruit to be processed gently in an automated procedure through its Robot Avocado Line. The company […]
Fruit Attraction, NY Produce Show highlight top industry networking events this year
More than 90 percent of the exhibition space has been filled for Fruit Attraction, which will take place in Madrid at IFEMA from October 8 to 10. The event is one of two signature worldwide conventions for fresh produce industry leaders that will take place late in the year. The New York Produce Show and […]
Avocado exports expected to increase in South America, Mexico over next two years
A recently released Rabobank report notes that avocado production and exports are expanding, with Mexico, Peru, and Colombia expected to become the largest exporters by 2026. Peru is the main source of avocados for the UK, but could there be further opportunities for imports from other areas? “To remain profitable, industry players must innovate in […]
