1. Estudio de mercado y vigilancia tecnológica del aguacate hass y sus derivados.
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OCHOA BETANCUR, MARIANA, AGUIRRE ARROYAVE, MARIA CAMILA, OCHOA MONDRAGÓN, MANUEL FRANCISCO, and SERNA JIMÉNEZ, JOHANNA ANDREA
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FARM produce , *INTERNATIONAL markets , *SHIPPING containers , *CONTAINER ships , *EXPORT marketing , *AVOCADO - Abstract
The Hass avocado (Persea americana Mill) has become one of the most important agricultural products in Colombia, significantly increasing its production in recent years. Its properties and characteristics, mainly by its oil content compared to other varieties, as well as the composition of its peel and seed, generate high demands for the plant material in fresh and derived products in international markets. The purpose of this article is to present a technological and commercial perspective for the Hass avocado agro-industrial chain in Colombia, through technological surveillance of the pulp, seed and peel, market research and a global overview of consumption trends, which will generate possible applications and opportunities for the Hass avocado chain. In the national context, Colombia in 2022, ranked seventh in the amount of exported tons of fresh avocado, experiencing growth in the period 2018-2022. In 2023, Colombia shipped more than 120 thousand tons of Hass avocado to more than 30 countries. In general terms, the Colombian agribusiness culminated 2023 with a record in exports, reaching a 26.3% increase in containers shipped to different international markets. Colombia's growing participation in avocado exports highlights the quality of its products, the improved organization of the production chain, and its capacity to adapt to global market trends, positioning the country strategically to take advantage of opportunities in the avocado industry. Regarding technological surveillance, emphasis was placed on patents related to cosmetic or hygiene preparations that include oils, fats or waxes of vegetable origin. This analysis highlights the various possibilities of incorporating Hass avocado in different product formulations, evidencing its promising incursion into different global markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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