Mexican Avocado Industry Celebrates First-Ever Avocado Export from Jalisco to United States

August 2, 2022 Avocados From Mexico  

The Mexican avocado industry celebrated the first-ever delivery of fresh avocados across the border from the Mexican state of Jalisco into the United States. The agreement was first announced in 2021 by Mexican authorities with the United States to allow avocado imports from the additional Mexican state.

Mission Produce Becomes a First US Importer of Avocados from Jalisco, Mexico

August 1, 2022 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announced it imported some of the first avocados to the U.S. from the Mexican state of Jalisco. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new certification of Jalisco avocados for the U.S. market provides Mission access to an additional supply source of premium fruit, supporting the Company in meeting strong domestic demand.

Lipman Strengthens Presence in Mexico with Purchase of Greenhouse Facility

July 29, 2022 Lipman Family Farms

With the goal of being North America’s largest integrated network of growers, value-added partners, and solution providers in fresh produce, Lipman Family Farms continues to solidify scope through strategic growth. The tomato and vegetable supplier further expands its international footprint by closing the deal on a 75-acre greenhouse facility in Jalisco, Mexico.