The Mexican avocado industry delivered more than 2.76 billion pounds of avocados to the U.S. market in FY26, the highest import volume in its history. An exceptional crop, outstanding fruit quality and strong coordination across growers, packers, exporters and importers helped make the record possible. The historic milestone represents a 20% increase over FY25 and …
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As demand for avocados continues to grow across the United States, Mexico remains the only country capable of supplying fresh avocados year-round at the scale consumers demand. By prioritizing environmental stewardship and responsible growth, the industry is helping protect natural resources while supporting more than 120,000 jobs and generating over $13 billion in economic output …
Avocado Consumption Is Central to Helping Bolster Healthy Diets, but Only Mexico Can Help Satisfy Demand
Record 2.5B LB Harvest Projected for 2025-2026 The Mexican Avocado industry orchards are projected to produce the largest harvest ever for 2025-2026. This record-breaking forecast underscores the premium quality and year-round supply retailers, foodservice operators and consumers rely on—fueled by strong promotional programs at key moments like the Big Game. Big Game Scored Historic 304M …
A precise quality control and inspection process brings Avocados From Mexico® from Michoacán’s and Jalisco’s orchards to America’s tables. USDA and third-party inspectors check their quality at every stage, verifying their origin and confirming they’re grown in safe, pest-free conditions that meet all national and international standards. “Every Mexican avocado undergoes a lifetime of surveillance …
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In a landmark conservation move, the Mexican avocado industry will be the first to join Mexican federal government’s deforestation-free exports initiative. Thanks to generations of responsible practices, at least 85% of the 54,000 Mexican avocado orchards already qualify under the new standards. This agreement represents an important milestone on the industry’s Path to Sustainability to …
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