Mexico’s avocados star in some of Americans’ favorite dishes. Beyond the plate, the fruit is driving real economic impact on both sides of the border.
The path to sustainability in the Mexican avocado landscape
Mexican Avocado Industry Unites to Reveal a New Path to Sustainability
The plan engages stakeholders across the entire avocado supply chain, addresses four key environmental areas and works toward net-zero emissions by 2035
Sustainable Avocado Farming Is Not an Initiative in Mexico — It’s the Foundation
The Mexican avocado industry provides nearly 90 percent of U.S. avocado supply, but what corporate and federal organizations call “sustainable practices” today are what APEAM’s growers have called “avocado farming” for generations.
Long-Term Economic Growth for U.S. and Mexico Fueled by Mexican Avocado Imports
Trade Relationship Grows U.S. Economic Output by 340%, Supports Thousands of Jobs
El aguacate lo mejor del campo mexicano
Normalmente se ve al campo como un problema, pero el problema está en no agregar valor en el campo. Los productos de alto valor agregado son la solución, como el aguacate.
Report shows Mexican avocado imports fuel U.S. economic growth
Mexican hass avocado imports contributed $4.2 billion to the U.S. GDP according to data in a report issued by the Avocado Institute of Mexico.
Fair Trade Avocados Are Growing Rural Economies in Mexico
Fair Trade certification helps to foster sustainable development in growing regions and ensure economic stability for farmers. For Carlos Genel, an economist and second-generation avocado grower in Michoacán, Mexico, becoming a Fair Trade organization was a win for his community.
For These Farmers, Growing Avocados Sustainably is a Family Tradition
Global demand for avocados is growing steadily, with per-capita consumption in the United States tripling since the early 2000s. With such escalating popularity, curiosity about the avocado industry’s agricultural practices is also on the rise. Enrique Audiffred, a third-generation farmer and second-generation organic avocado grower in Michoacán, Mexico, is eager to share more about the subject.
