UK: For most of the Peruvian and South African campaigns, the volumes of avocado supplied remained relatively stable

(Agraria.pe) Worldwide Fruit is very pleased with the quality of the avocados received from both South Africa and Peru this season," says Mark Everett, Avocado Business Unit Manager for Worldwide Fruit. "Peru has bounced back, with quality improving after the challenges of the previous season and the effects of Cyclone Yaku and El Niño. Overall, shipments from Peru have developed as planned, while South Africa has suffered some delays in shipments, but again, overall, the season has progressed as planned. For most of the Peruvian and South African campaigns, volumes supplied have remained relatively stable." Source: South African Avocado Growers Association. "Overall, the average size of fruit from Peru has been smaller, but farms in the north of the country appear to have been the most affected, with smaller sizes and lower yields. Raw material prices have been particularly strong for ...