7 Feb 2024
Westfalia FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024 Press Kit
At FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024 in Berlin, Westfalia Fruit Group will highlight some of its latest innovations and initiatives such as their Misting Ripening Rooms, their Laser Etching Technology and more.
31 Jan 2024
Westfalia Fruit celebrates 75 years leading global avocado markets and Doing Good
Westfalia Fruit, the leading global avocado supplier celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded by the legendary philanthropist and geologist Dr Hans Merensky in 1949, Westfalia continues to stay true to its purpose of Doing Good.
24 Oct 2023
Westfalia Fruit: Pioneering Resilience in Global Avocado Supply Chains
Westfalia Fruit - the leading year-round multinational supplier of avocados, and an array of fresh produce to international markets around the globe unveils their forward-looking approach in striving to ensure the security of avocado supply chains amidst the formidable challenges confronting industries worldwide.
18 Oct 2023
Westfalia Fruit: Building the Orchard of the Future today
Westfalia Fruit, a renowned multinational supplier of avocados and an array of fresh fruits, unveiled, for the first time in virtual reality, its visionary "Orchard of the Future" at Fruit Attraction 2023 in Madrid. This innovative project, represents a pivotal advancement in avocado cultivation, underpinned by over 40 years of research and a commitment to sustainable practices. Sustainability has been at the heart of Westfalia Fruit's mission from its inception 74 years ago. Dr. Merensky's vision, encapsulated in the motto "To Do Good," serves as the guiding principle for the entire organisation. Today, operating in 17 countries across five continents, Westfalia Fruit remains committed to advancing sustainable agricultural practices. The Orchard of the Future project is the manifestation of this enduring commitment. It encompasses four pivotal focus areas, each with far-reaching implications for the entire avocado industry.
12 Oct 2023
Westfalia Fruit to Unveil Immersive Digital Experience at 2023 IFPA Global Show
Westfalia Fruit USA, the world’s leading supplier of fresh avocados, extends a warm invitation to produce buyers at this year’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show to visit the Orchard of the Future. Those who stop by Westfalia Fruit’s booth #4453 will be taken on an experiential virtual trip to the year 2049—Westfalia Fruit’s 100th anniversary—to experience how sustainably managed avocado orchards will look in the future using cutting-edge virtual reality technology.
3 Oct 2023
Westfalia appoints new President Europe with a focus on customer experience, collaboration and transformation
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh fruit, has announced the appointment of Wim Destoop as President Europe from 2 October 2023.
3 Oct 2023
Westfalia Fruit Attraction 2023 Press Kit
Fruit Attraction has become the commercial tool of reference for the worldwide marketing of fruit and vegetables. Its capacity to promote the sector's worldwide exports makes it the commercial connection point for all the professionals that make up the entire value chain, as well as having consolidated itself as a framework for innovation in the fruit and vegetable market.
4 Sept 2023
Westfalia Fruit unveils packhouse expansion plans in Mozambique
Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce a significant development that underscores its steadfast commitment to propelling Mozambique's avocado sector forward. With a focus on fostering growth and innovation, the company is proud to unveil its upcoming packhouse expansion initiative.
28 Aug 2023
Westfalia Fruit celebrates access of South African avocados to Chinese market
Westfalia Fruit stands united with the South African avocado industry in celebrating a momentous achievement that will undoubtedly shape the future of agriculture in the country. As the leading exporter of avocados in South Africa, Westfalia Fruit represents half of all avocado exports. The recent announcement of South African avocados gaining access to the vibrant Chinese market is not only a triumph for the avocado industry but also a testament to the vision and dedication of the South African government and the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza.
21 Aug 2023
Westfalia launches their first dedicated avocado ripening facility in India
Westfalia Fruit India is delighted to announce the launch of its first Avocado ripening facility in Mumbai, India. This will allow the company to supply avocados that are ready to eat to consumers in Mumbai and neighbouring areas.
11 Jul 2023
Westfalia Fruit Group welcome new chair of the Board
Westfalia Fruit Group, the global avocado expert, is proud to announce that Dr Khotso Mokhele has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Westfalia Fruit International and its parent company, HMH Group.
14 Mar 2023
Westfalia: Empowerment through education
Westfalia Fruit, the leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is expanding its industry leading focus on education and wellbeing in Africa, Latin America and beyond.
