avocados

Hass Avocados Remain a Holiday Favorite

December 21, 2021 Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board’s (HAB) recently published holiday retail recap reported sales volume and dollars for Father’s Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day totaling a combined 131.4 million units and $153 million in retail sales as the fruit remains an important part of each holiday’s celebrations. Sales of fresh Hass avocados continue to remain above pre-pandemic levels of 2019, while year-over-year sales and volume have softened in comparison to the produce sales boom during the start of the pandemic. …

Goodness Comes in All Sizes with Fresh Del Monte’s New Goodvocado Avocados

December 8, 2021 Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, is excited to announce the arrival of Goodvocado™ avocados, its newest way for consumers to purchase various sizes of avocados all in one pack. Featuring avocados that naturally range from small to large, Goodvocado™ packs allow consumers to customize their use of avocados, ultimately helping them discover new ways to incorporate avocados into their everyday cuisine. …

Index Fresh Bolsters Avocado Sales and Business Development Team

December 2, 2021 Index Fresh

California-based avocado growerIndex Fresh, Inc. has added Nick Garcia to its Sales and Business Development team with an eye toward growth in all areas within the U.S. and a specific focus on expansion in the foodservice sector. The move positions the over 100-year-old Avocado company to build upon existing relationships and cultivate new partnerships through consistency, reliability, and integrity.  …

Hass Avocado Board Partners with AltaMed Health Services to Spread Education About the Nutrition Benefits of Avocados during National Diabetes Month

November 19, 2021 Hass Avocado Board

For National Diabetes Month this November, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is joining forces with  AltaMed Health Services, the nation’s largest independent federally qualified community health center, to improve nutritional education and access to glucose testing for the early detection and possible prevention of type 2 diabetes, a condition that impairs the body’s ability to regulate sugar. The campaign will leverage Aguacates Frescos – Saborea Uno Hoy® educational tools, recipes and website, building awareness for HAB’s science-based resources developed especially for Hispanic families.     …

Avocados From Mexico takes over Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square

November 18, 2021 Avocados From Mexico

For a third year in a row, Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is back in full swing with its “Anytime Is Avotime” ad campaign. In this 4-week fall segment, the highlight was to take Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square by storm for one intensive day, on November 6. …