FDA Releases Summary Report on Multi-year Processed Avocado and Guacamole Sampling Assignment

March 18, 2022 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released findings from a sampling assignment that collected and tested processed avocado and guacamole from November 2017 to September 2019. The assignment sought to estimate the prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in processed avocado and guacamole as part of the FDA’s ongoing effort to proactively ensure food safety and prevent contaminated food from reaching consumers.

Sysco Drafts Hazel Tech as Quality Defense for Their Avocados from Mexico Gametime Guac Box

February 4, 2022 Hazel Technologies

Hazel Technologies, Inc. is teaming up with Sysco and Avocados from Mexico to add a layer of quality protection to their Super Bowl Gametime Guac Box kit, which will be available for sale to Sysco customers February 6 to February 12. Each box will include a Hazel 100™ sachet to ensure the Hass avocados inside arrive to consumers perfectly ripe and ready to turn into tasty guacamole.

The Makers of WHOLLY GUACAMOLE Launch Limited-Time “Don’t Hit Guac Bottom” Subscription Box Just in Time for National Guacamole Day, September 16

September 10, 2021 MegaMex Foods

When your avocado tribe devours the family-sized portion of guacamole before you even get a dip, you know you’ve hit guac bottom. To dodge the devastating letdown of running out of the beloved, tasty snack, the makers of WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE, America’s No. 1 refrigerated guacamole made with real ingredients and hand-scooped Hass avocados, are launching a limited-time “Don’t Hit Guac Bottom” subscription box just in time for National Guacamole Day (September 16).

avoFresh Helps Guacamole Last Up to 21 Days in Third-Party Lab Test

August 11, 2021 eatCleaner

Say goodbye to browning avocados and the landfill waste that goes with it. Now, restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, food service companies and home chefs alike can keep the ‘green gold’ fresh, green and safe to eat with avoFresh™, a blend of organic certified minerals and vitamins that prevent oxidation and the yeast, mold and coliform bacteria that can result from aging food.

Now Available from Fresh Avenue: GoVerden Fresh Guacamole and Avocado Products

July 14, 2021 Fresh Avenue

With the ever-growing demand for quality avocado products, Fresh Avenue is excited to announce their newest offering: the GoVerden line of guacamole and avocado pulp for foodservice and retail.