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 …
Responsible Water Stewardship in the Mexican Avocado Industry The Mexican avocado industry has grown its delicious fruit responsibly, keeping sustainability top of mind. Through a combination of rainfall reliance, smarter irrigation and continuous industry innovation, the industry is helping to show that sustainability and agriculture really do grow hand in hand. Learn More</a > Sustaining …
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