Bengaluru techie quit his high-paying corporate job to become a farmer. Today, his farm makes more than most salaried professionalsChethan Shetty left his corporate job in Bengaluru to take over and modernise his family’s farm in Karnataka. He invested heavily in upgrad...
24 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to sourceIran war: Dubai's vibrant restaurant scene is feeling the pinch. Chefs are struggling to get key ingredients like avocados and tomatillos. ...
01 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Not just toast anymore: Avocado finds its way into Indian chutneys, tikkis and thalisAvocado consumption is surging across India, moving beyond big cities to smaller towns like Sangli and Patna. Imports have seen a major jum...
20 Dec, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
If avocado feels too costly, Ayurveda experts recommend this 'miracle' fruit that’s far better for Indians’ eyes, immunity, and skinAmla, an ancient Indian superfood, offers superior health benefits compared to imported options like avocado. This native fruit is rich in ...
30 Oct, 2025, 12.02 PM IST
How a plan to save forests from avocados would workGrowers face consequences if they don't comply. This initiative offers a new approach to protect vital ecosystems.
14 Oct, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
Is millennials’ fancy favorite superfood 'avocado' toast destroying the planet? Here is what expert saysAvocado farming is causing significant environmental damage, including deforestation and excessive water use, to meet global demand. Expert...
10 Mar, 2025, 06.41 PM IST
Tariffs add a new shock to food supply chainsWhile some companies are trying to source from alternate locations, others may pass the increased costs to consumers. Target and Chipotle a...
06 Mar, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
Cooking oil prices rise as rupee depreciatesThe depreciation of the rupee has led to a rise in cooking oil prices by around 5-6 per kg, impacting consumers. Additionally, the cost of ...
11 Feb, 2025, 11.13 PM IST
Avocados to buckwheat: India is shipping in more fitness and less bingeIn the first five months of FY24, imports in value terms were up 70% for avocado from a year earlier, while more than doubling in case of s...
27 Oct, 2023, 07.12 AM IST
Rising tomato prices drive Indian consumers towards avocado toast as a cost-effective choiceRising tomato prices in India has increased the demand for avocados, which have become more affordable in comparison. Social media is buzzi...
04 Aug, 2023, 01.37 PM IST
Fresh fruit importer IG International all set to introduce Tanzanian avocados in IndiaAvo Africa is a part of the Keitt Group of companies. Keitt Exporters Limited prides itself on being the leading grower & exporter of fruit...
05 May, 2022, 02.50 PM IST
Fresh super fruits in Indian marketsIG International, a leading importer of fresh fruits, has brought in its first shipment of Peruvian Hass avocados to India.
05 Mar, 2019, 02.04 PM IST
IG international ties up with Peru’s Camet Trading for import of Avocados to IndiaIG International’s partnership with Camet Trading marks a major development in India’s rapidly-growing fresh fruit market and further stren...
05 Jul, 2018, 06.26 PM IST
The strange case of the missing avocadoThe current craze for Persea Americana is fuelling a pan-Pacific crime wave.
22 Aug, 2017, 10.56 PM IST
Fruit industry blooming as Indian platter gets exotic with Sharoni, KiwisWith quite a few takers even for high-quality avacado which cost Rs 400/piece, the exotic fruit industry is growing at a healthy 15% to 20%...
21 Dec, 2015, 04.54 AM IST
Amazing Avocados: Fascinating nuggets from epicurean historyButter fruit is an appropriate Indian name for creamy fleshed avocados and this was a sign of how far they have come. They used to be rare.
10 Apr, 2014, 09.10 AM IST