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Three companies gain ground in Peru's frozen avocado market

Three companies gain ground in Peru's frozen avocado market

Chavín, Agroempaques and Camposol advance in the IQF avocado export ranking, supported by models that combine efficiency, technology and commercial reach.

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Avocados from Jalisco maintain the U.S. as their main market

Avocados from Jalisco maintain the U.S. as their main market

The United States accounts for 64.5% of Jalisco's avocado shipments in 2026, while Japan slightly surpasses Canada and positions itself as its second destination market.

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Chilean avocado exports jump 58%

Chilean avocado exports jump 58%

Chile accelerates its export pace with 307 shipments, with Europe as the main destination for 78% of the volume and opening shipments to the USA.

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Peruvian avocado exports fall by 33%

Peruvian avocado exports fall by 33%

Peru registers its most significant decline of the season with 621 shipments, while Europe accounts for 73% of shipments and Chile is gaining importance.

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China increases its imports by 87%.

China increases its imports by 87%.

Arrivals exceeded 50 shipments in week 37, driven by Peru, causing an adjustment in prices below US$4/kg.

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Europe is approaching 1,000 shipments, with Peruvians leading the way.

Europe is approaching 1,000 shipments, with Peruvians leading the way.

With stable volumes and a year-on-year increase of 13%, Peru maintains 75% of the market while the price gap between sizes narrows.

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US: Imports mark fourth consecutive week of decline

US: Imports mark fourth consecutive week of decline

Imports have maintained a steady downward trend for the past 4 weeks, while prices are experiencing slight downward pressure.

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Oil and frozen avocado complement the return to the producer

Oil and frozen avocado complement the return to the producer

The development of freezing and oil transforms the return to the producer, allowing the use of fruit that does not qualify for fresh export.

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Ecuadorian avocado seeks to reach the Chinese market

Ecuadorian avocado seeks to reach the Chinese market

Ecuador gains a new commercial opportunity in China to diversify its Hass avocado exports and accelerate its growth.

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Baika starts the season with a potential of 16,000 tons

Baika starts the season with a potential of 16,000 tons

Ucuquer and Alicura kick off Baika's season in Chile: they add up to 1,100 hectares and a potential of 16,000 tons.

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Honduras makes its first air shipment of avocados to Dubai

Honduras makes its first air shipment of avocados to Dubai

The main objective of the shipment is to diversify destinations and enhance its exportable offer.

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Mission Produce confirms increased global supply and price pressure

Mission Produce confirms increased global supply and price pressure

The company released its quarterly report after acquiring Calavo, confirming higher global volume and downward pressure on prices.

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Europe begins the relay between Peru, Chile and Colombia

Europe begins the relay between Peru, Chile and Colombia

Peru reduces arrivals to Europe while Chile accelerates its entry and Colombia defines the speed of supply.

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Colombia diversifies its avocado business with oil and guacamole

Colombia diversifies its avocado business with oil and guacamole

Colombia is driving the transformation of Hass avocados with 27 plants in operation, highlighting a strong leap in oil exports.

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Chilean avocados renewed its board of directors: Argentina will be the central focus

Chilean avocados renewed its board of directors: Argentina will be the central focus

Paltas de Chile renewed its board of directors for the 2026-2028 period in an election held on August 27, which ratified its entire board of directors

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Chile jumps to 164 departures with a main focus on Europe

Chile jumps to 164 departures with a main focus on Europe

Chilean exports grow 74% in one week, marking the takeoff of the shipping curve and opening the first shipments to the Asian market.

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Peru drops to 933 shipments, matching the volumes from the start of the campaign

Peru drops to 933 shipments, matching the volumes from the start of the campaign

Peruvian exports fell 6% weekly, reflecting the gradual decline of their season, with Europe accounting for 75% of their shipments.

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China reduces imports by 31% while awaiting Chilean fruit

China reduces imports by 31% while awaiting Chilean fruit

The Asian market adjusted its revenue to 31 Peruvian shipments, while prices interrupt their upward trend but remain above previous years.

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Europe surpasses 1,000 shipments, driven by Peruvian volume

Europe surpasses 1,000 shipments, driven by Peruvian volume

The European market is once again exceeding one thousand weekly shipments with increases from Peru and Africa, while prices for Peruvian fruit are registering widespread declines.

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US reduces arrivals by 10% and halts the downward trend of .48 caliber.

US reduces arrivals by 10% and halts the downward trend of .48 caliber.

The general decrease in import volumes allows for a slight trade respite, with the .48 caliber adding two dollars amid Mexican dominance.

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Experts will address avocado production challenges in Morocco

Experts will address avocado production challenges in Morocco

MAC 2026 will bring together specialists from Mexico, Spain, South Africa, the United States and Chile in Tangier to analyze the factors that influence the performance of orchards.

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Peruvian avocado is being promoted in American football

Peruvian avocado is being promoted in American football

Peruvian Avocado Commission joins the NFL's Colts and Meijer to position Peruvian avocados in the United States market.

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Which exporting origins compete with Peru during its production window?

Which exporting origins compete with Peru during its production window?

California, Brazil, and Africa overlap with Peru on a smaller scale, while Mexico and the Mediterranean play key roles in the global calendar.

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The Jalisco Avocado Congress 2026 brought together the industry

The Jalisco Avocado Congress 2026 brought together the industry

Ciudad Guzmán hosted the 10th APEAJAL Congress, where global leaders addressed markets, productivity and challenges in the sector.

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China prepares for the changing of the guard: Peru falls and Chile arrives in September

China prepares for the changing of the guard: Peru falls and Chile arrives in September

September marks the transition in China: supply from Peru falls and Chile begins shipments, generating less availability and firmer prices.

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Caliber .48 loses price advantage due to increased supply in the US

Caliber .48 loses price advantage due to increased supply in the US

In five weeks, size 48 went from leading prices in the US to trading below smaller sizes, amid greater availability of large fruit.

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Food safety and HPP in guacamole: shelf life extension

Food safety and HPP in guacamole: shelf life extension

HPP technology allows guacamole to have a shelf life of up to 60 days without heat treatment, opening up new export routes.

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Chilean shipments are progressing, with a focus on Europe and Latin America.

Chilean shipments are progressing, with a focus on Europe and Latin America.

Chilean exports are progressing in their first weeks without registering any shipments to Asia, concentrating most of their shipments in the European market.

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Peru drops to 990 containers in the final stretch of its campaign

Peru drops to 990 containers in the final stretch of its campaign

Peruvian shipments are down 7% weekly, maintaining Europe as their main strategic destination ahead of the expected volume contraction.

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China increases its imports and keeps prices rising.

China increases its imports and keeps prices rising.

The arrival of 45 Peruvian shipments boosted the Asian market, maintaining prices higher than the last three seasons while awaiting Chilean fruit.

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Europe maintains steady arrivals during Peru's decline

Europe maintains steady arrivals during Peru's decline

The old continent is compensating for a lower volume of Peruvian avocados with African avocados, in a scenario of rising prices in Rotterdam and Spain.

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US reduces arrivals by 6% with strong Mexican dominance

US reduces arrivals by 6% with strong Mexican dominance

The increased availability of Mexican supply is putting pressure on the prices of size 48 fruit, placing them below the smaller fruit in the midst of the late summer transition.

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In-depth analysis of Chilean avocados: record exports raise questions for the 2026-2027 season

In-depth analysis of Chilean avocados: record exports raise questions for the 2026-2027 season

Chile recorded its highest avocado export volume in the last seven seasons. But behind this record lies a perhaps more relevant signal for the coming season: the Chilean avocado industry is shifting its destination map and will increasingly depend on its ability to choose markets and trade windows.

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Dominican avocado with green skin expands horizons

Dominican avocado with green skin expands horizons

With large-caliber fruit and green skin, Semil 34 and Carla are part of the Dominican market with a presence in the USA, Europe and the Caribbean.

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Peru begins its descent: the keys to the end of the season

Peru begins its descent: the keys to the end of the season

Peru begins its downward trend: how the avocado market is reorganizing as the season ends.

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Baika prevents approximately 346 tons of cardboard waste

Baika prevents approximately 346 tons of cardboard waste

With nearly 700,000 IFCO boxes in four years, the San Felipe plant demonstrates how to integrate the circular economy into 100% of its national fruit.

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Europe after the Peruvian peak: space opens up for new origins

Europe after the Peruvian peak: space opens up for new origins

The contraction of shipments from Peru opens up opportunities for South Africa, Kenya and Colombia in a European market in transition.

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CAB reports that industry operations were unaffected following the August earthquake

CAB reports that industry operations were unaffected following the August earthquake

The Colombian avocado supply chain remains operational.

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Peru halts the slowdown and surpasses 1,000 containers

Peru halts the slowdown and surpasses 1,000 containers

Peruvian shipments rebound 7% weekly, with Europe accounting for three-quarters of global shipments.

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China curbs imports but defends historic prices

China curbs imports but defends historic prices

The Chinese market registers a drastic 64% drop in shipment arrivals, holding values much higher than those of previous seasons for the same period.

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Europe maintains stability in volume but disperses its values

Europe maintains stability in volume but disperses its values

The European market sustains steady arrivals with Peruvian leadership, registering adjustments in small sizes in Rotterdam and firmness in Spain.

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US arrivals rebound and prices at origin adjust

US arrivals rebound and prices at origin adjust

The US market is recovering after last week's trading downturn, while an oversupply of large calibers is driving down prices for .48 caliber.

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Chilean avocados project 285,000 tons for the 2026-27 season, their highest level in 17 years

Chilean avocados project 285,000 tons for the 2026-27 season, their highest level in 17 years

The estimates for this new cycle confirm the productive consolidation that the sector has shown during the last few years.

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Peru celebrates National Avocado Day and recognizes a globally recognized industry

Peru celebrates National Avocado Day and recognizes a globally recognized industry

This August 21st, the country commemorates a date created to recognize the productive and social value of one of its main agricultural export products.

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Francisco Contardo on the start of the avocado season: “We do not expect an impact on the supply available to the market”

Francisco Contardo on the start of the avocado season: “We do not expect an impact on the supply available to the market”

Following the rains, winds and frosts of the last few weeks, Paltas de Chile estimates limited losses of between 4% and 7% without foreseeing changes in supply or in the calendar of the 2026-2027 season.

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Small sizes plentiful and large fruit scarce. What's happening with prices in the US?

Small sizes plentiful and large fruit scarce. What's happening with prices in the US?

The Mexican harvest began with a high presence of small fruit, while the lower supply of large sizes widened the price gap.

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US transition: Mexico advances despite decreased volume from Peru and California

US transition: Mexico advances despite decreased volume from Peru and California

Mexico is making its way forward due to the lower participation of Peru and California, which are adjusting the end of their seasons under different strategies.

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Organic avocado in Peru: a niche market seeking to scale amidst price differentials and productivity challenges

Organic avocado in Peru: a niche market seeking to scale amidst price differentials and productivity challenges

Organic avocados represented 2.8% of the value exported by Peru in 2025, a niche with potential conditioned by technology and certification.

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Peru slows down and everyone starts looking at what comes next

Peru slows down and everyone starts looking at what comes next

Peru's gradual withdrawal from Europe, Asia, and the US is reshaping the market and paving the way for seasons in Colombia and Chile.

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Avobook and Associação Abacates do Brasil seal a strategic alliance to strengthen the global projection of Brazilian origin

Avobook and Associação Abacates do Brasil seal a strategic alliance to strengthen the global projection of Brazilian origin

Avobook and Associação Abacates do Brasil join forces to promote Brazilian origin through key market information and greater global visibility.

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Chile begins exports focused on Europe and Latin America

Chile begins exports focused on Europe and Latin America

Chile begins its exports with 10 initial shipments, prioritizing Europe as the main destination and Latin America in second place.

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