avocados

Avocados From Mexico Invites Shoppers to Celebrate the Delicious Duo of Guacamole and Tacos with New Guac N’ Tacos Shopper Program

September 14, 2022 Avocados From Mexico

Guac and tacos is a combination that’s #AlwaysGood, and in honor of National Guacamole Day (September 16) and National Taco Day (October 4), Avocados From Mexico™ (AFM) is inviting shoppers to celebrate the delicious duo while helping grow consumption and demand around these key occasions. The number one selling brand of avocados in the U.S. is also the leading avocado brand available in the fall1, and AFM is kicking off the season with its first ever Guac N’ Tacos shopper program. …

Maryland Resident Wins AVO Tesla 3 in Lidl and Avocados from Peru Giveaway

September 14, 2022 Avocados from Peru

Lidl and Avocados from Peru (AFP) hosted a celebration on September 12 at the supermarket’s Merrifield, Virginia location to present the keys of the AVO Tesla to Dr. José Jerónimo, a Maryland cancer specialist and the winner of the 2022 Summer Sweepstakes. Lidl also awarded Dr. Jerónimo with a $500 gift card to use at any of their supermarket locations. …

Lidl and Avocados from Peru to Hand Over AVO Tesla 3 to Winner of the Summer Sweepstakes

September 9, 2022 Avocados from Peru

One of the most exciting sweepstakes to ever hit the retail industry ended on August 31 as Lidl and Avocados from Peru (AFP) officially closed submissions for the 2022 AVO Tesla Summer Sweepstakes. …

Why Westfalia Fruit is The World’s Largest Avocado Supplier

September 1, 2022 Westfalia Fruit

 Westfalia Fruit, the world’s global leader of fresh avocados, has maintained a consistent supply of quality avocados for over 75 years and plans to do so for generations to come. To do this, Westfalia utilizes the world’s most diverse supply chain for avocados in multiple continents across the globe, allowing access to fruit during uncertain times no matter the preferred region. …

California Avocado Commission Appoints Interim President

August 24, 2022 California Avocado Commission

An active search continues for the role of California Avocado Commission president following the retirement of Tom Bellamore earlier this year. During the Commission’s August board meeting it was announced that Ken Melban has been appointed to the role of interim president of the Commission. …