With an early prediction of a larger 2020 crop, the California Avocado Commission is working on promotions to build consumer anticipation.

Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., has big plans in Colombia.

Avocados From Mexico is opening its “avocado-centric” concessions in the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Kroger is rolling out avocados with Apeel Sciences’ shelf-life extender in 1,100 stores, and plans to stock Apeel limes and asparagus in Cincinnati stores this fall.

Seald Sweet International is branching out into avocados with a partnership with Mexican grower Valvilla Produce.

This creamy green fruit was the No. 1 item that consumers said they are buying now that they did not buy previously.

Led by strong fresh avocado sales, fiscal third-quarter revenues hit a record $359.3 million for Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers.

La Bonanza, Uruapan, Mexico, has opened an import and distribution facility in Mission, Texas, for avocados and guacamole products.

As the Chilean avocado season starts, consumers can download a daily reminder of the imported fruit.

Avocados From Peru, ShopRite and the New York Jets have joined forces on a promotional campaign centered around the start of the NFL season.