New Zealand, Peruvian exporters look to cash in on fresh avocados, too

Aug 13, 2009 - The Packer

The prime import players in the U.S. avocado market — Mexico and Chile — sometimes have a little extra competition from producers in New Zealand and may soon have to compete with Peru. New Zealand is a fringe participant, marketing agents said, often depending on economic factors. ... read more...

Chilean avocado industry looks to bounce back

Aug 13, 2009 - The Packer

Importers of Chilean avocados are looking for a comeback this year from a freeze that took a two-year toll on shipments into the U.S.“Chile finished their season earlier this year, and it wasn’t the smallest crop ever, but way below their high of 2006,” said Avi Crane, president of Prime Produce International LLC, Orange, Calif. ... read more...