27 Mar
2025

Box of avocados is selling for as low as $4 to $5, oversupply situation will only worsen

The Indian avocado market, which has witnessed steady growth in the past four years, is currently facing a major challenge due to a surge in imports, says Abdul Kadir Memon, Head of Business Development and Procurement at Abacate International: "In the first two weeks of March 2025 alone, nearly 1,156 tons of avocados have been imported; almost three to four times the quantity that was imported in the same period last year. This sharp increase in supply has led to a price crash, causing concerns among major importers and distributors."

30 Oct
2024

India welcomes signature avocados: “A taste from Kenya’s best farms”

A new avocado product line has been launched from Abacate International, says Abdul Kadir Memon, Director, head of business development and procurement of Abacate International: "This new premium product line marks a significant step forward for the Indian avocado market and for us.

29 Oct
2024

Abacate International Introduces Signature Avocados to India: Creamier, tastier, and superior in every way

Abacate International, one of India's leading avocado importers, has unveiled its latest product line--Abacate Signature Avocados--a premium offering sourced from Kenya's Mount Elgon region. These avocados, known for their higher oil content and richer flavor, are set to redefine the standard for avocados in the Indian market.

13 Jul
2024

Abacate International Brings Premium Avocados to Gurugram's Doorstep in Just 10 Minutes with Blinkit

Abacate International, a leading importer of avocados is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new campaign aimed in Gurugram.This campaign aims to deliver ripe and ready-to-eat avocados to the bustling city of Gurugram within 10 minutes via Blinkit, creating a new standard for convenience and freshness in the avocado market.

26 Apr
2024

Access for Kenyan and Australian avocados has ushered in a new era of possibilities

There is a booming avocado trade going on in India, as more origins are presenting themselves. According to Abdul Kadir Memon, Director of Abacate International, the Tanzanian avocados have seen a strong third season for the company: "Our experience with the Tanzanian avocado season has been quite promising this year. We've embarked on our third Tanzanian avocado season with a strong focus on ramping up volumes.

12 Dec
2023

Indian consumer has warmed up to avocados "Third import season of Tanzanian avocados underway"

The consumption of avocados in India has grown significantly, Abdul Kadir Memon, Director of Indian fruit importer Abacate International, states: “The avocado market in India has experienced a phenomenal surge. Over the last few years, the market size has consistently doubled, echoing the company's robust efforts in raising awareness among Indian consumers.

16 Aug
2023

Indian avocado importer launches ‘Mini Gems’ with single and duo packaging

Abacate, an avocado importer in India, has announced the expansion of its product range with the introduction of Abacate Mini Gems in new patent-pending punnet packaging for avocados. “Our new product line, Abacate Mini Gems complements the existing ‘Abacate Premium’ and ‘Abacate Gold’ product lines.

14 Aug
2023

Abacate International: Elevating the Avocado revolution in India with upcoming Mini Gems Launch, backed by unique packaging

Abacate, a pioneering name in avocado imports in India, is proud to announce the expansion of its product range with the introduction of Abacate Mini Gems in new patent-pending punnet packaging for avocados.

14 Feb
2023

Our second season for Tanzanian avocados is coming up

The second import season of avocados from Tanzania has started, as more shipments make their way to India: “We’re one of the major importers of avocados in India. We have received the first shipment of Tanzania avocados recently.