Improved weather conditions mark positive shift for New Zealand avocados

Published 2024년 7월 29일

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After two years of reduced production due to summer cyclones, the New Zealand avocado industry expects improved export volumes this season. Early crop estimates indicate a return to normal volumes, supporting exports of around 2 million trays across Asia and North America. Last season's production was severely impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, resulting in a ten-year low of 1.3 million Class 1 export trays. The industry is now focusing on quality and sustainable growing methods to stand out in a competitive market, especially against significant competitors like Australia. Emphasizing taste and eating quality is expected to benefit New Zealand avocados, particularly in North American markets.

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After two consecutive years blighted by summer cyclones, the New Zealand avocado industry is set to welcome improved export volumes this season. “With strict export quality standards, fruit quality was impacted [over the last two years],” says chief executive of industry body, New Zealand Avocados, Brad Siebert. “Yet it is expected to improve for the season ahead to allow a greater share available for export.” Siebert tells Asiafruit early crop estimates look to have reverted to more normal volumes which will support exports of around 2m trays across Asia and North America with Australia and Pacific Islands taking a smaller share. Last season, Cyclone Gabrielle slashed production to just over 1.3m Class 1 export trays across the entire industry – a ten-year record low. The vast majority of the crop was downgraded to Class 2 and 3, as well as processing grade which meant fruit had to stay onshore where prices lowered. Historically, a high proportion of New Zealand’s avocado exports ...

Source: Fruitnet