Antioquia's new secretary of economic development has obviously done her homework, and has a lot to say on the goals she and the governor's administration has for the area. In this interview, Daniela Trejo speaks with Finance Colombia's Loren Moss on Antioquia's rapid growth,...
The Cali, Colombia operations, brands and machinery of Pacific Fruits, one of the leading companies for packing and commercialization of agricultural products, especially the Hass variety of avocado has been acquired by Israeli investment vehicle Managro.
In the first half of 2019, Colombia’s avocado exports are up 37.6% compared to the same period in 2018, according to ProColombia, Colombia’s export promotion agency, and DANE, the national statistics agency. This in contrast to a global increase in consumption of 3% according to...
New rules governing the importation of Hass avocados from Colombia into the United States took effect yesterday, marking a new era for Colombian growers. Now, avocado farmers in the country can officially apply for permits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would allow...