5 Reasons the Avocado is a Superfood
In the US, avocados are one of our favorite foods. They are creamy and delicious, and easy to add to everything from salads to sandwiches. But avocados are also nutritional powerhouses that may prevent a variety of health problems when eaten regularly. Here are 5...
Market Updates For April 2016
Throughout the years, our team has cultivated strong relationships in every facet of the produce industry – from growers and packers to wholesale suppliers, the foodservice industry, and retailers. These relationships have established a line of open, honest...
How the ‘Good Fat’ in Avocados Can Benefit Your Overall Health
Sometimes, avocados get a bad rap because they are high in fat. While that’s true, not all types of fat are created equal. Avocados contain a significant amount of monounsaturated fat, or “good fat,” which can have surprising benefits for your health. Monounsaturated...
Consumers To Benefit From Record Avocado Shipments
While some think of avocados as the football fad snack or the centerpiece of Cinco de Mayo, the fruit is forging a trail as a must-have in American kitchens. Avocado producers in Mexico are sending record shipments to the United States. First Quarter Flurry Americans...
Avocados Are Safe for Some Pets, Fatal For Others
There is much debate over whether avocados are safe for animals. The popular superfood has many health benefits for humans, and we are tempted to want our animal companions to experience those benefits as well. However, avocados are not safe for all pets, and...
Market Updates For March 2016
Throughout the years, our team has cultivated strong relationships in every facet of the produce industry – from growers and packers to wholesale suppliers, the foodservice industry, and retailers. These relationships have established a line of open, honest...
How To Tell When An Avocado Is Ripe
How To Tell When An Avocado Is Ripe It’s a disappointing experience cutting into an avocado only to discover you jumped the gun and ruined a perfectly good fruit. Had you waited just a few more days, that delicious creamy goodness could have been yours to enjoy! But...
New Health Craze or the Pits: Eating Avocado Seeds
Chances are, it has invaded your social media feeds too – the viral story about the health benefits of eating avocado seeds. Many articles, infographics, and videos boasting the benefits of eating avocado seeds have been circulating on the Internet. One video in...
Events And Holidays Affect Avocado Supply And Demand
As seen in the past couple of market updates featured on our social media, the 2016 Super Bowl took its toll on the need for avocados in the produce industry. Weeks after the Super Bowl had come and gone, the industry continued to work through what appeared to be an...
Avocados can reduce the risk of heart disease
Heart healthy, tummy happy. Just another reason to put avocados on your plate! "A new study published in the January 2015 edition of the Journal of the American Heart Association has given us another reason to add more avocados to our diets: These delicious fruits can...