Avocados: A Produce Industry Success Story
The growth in the market for fresh avocados in the United States has been remarkable. In the 1990s, consumption was relatively flat, averaging 1.6 lbs. per capita. Following a series of immigration, legal, cultural, and even supermarket changes, consumption has increased 350% to an average of more than 7 lbs. per capita as of 2020.
March 2026 AvoHighlights – Good News From the Groves: Biggest Projected Avocado Harvest Ever
Record 2.5B LB Harvest Projected for 2025-2026 The Mexican Avocado industry orchards are projected to produce the largest harvest ever…
December 2025 AvoHighlights – Mexico’s Commitment To Food Safety
A precise quality control and inspection process brings Avocados From Mexico® from Michoacán’s and Jalisco’s orchards to America’s tables. USDA…
September 2025 AvoHighlights – Mexican Avocado Industry Leads First Zero-Deforestation Agreement
In a landmark conservation move, the Mexican avocado industry will be the first to join Mexican federal government’s deforestation-free exports…
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