Mexico's Hass Avocado

The company’s ultimate goal is to establish a long-lasting business relationship with its suppliers and buyers. The company is engaged and maintains a network of more than 1,000 producers and artisans. The company is involved in promoting the capacities of artisans and producers and forming a collaboration in the society which results in strong relationships and bonds. The company views this as an effort to and in this way to increase the participation of Mexican products in the international markets.

They are engaged with 2,400 direct commercial lines in 160 countries with FCL and LCL services. They are equipped with the necessary infrastructure to go door to door and provide services regardless of the destination of the load. It is ensured that the transit is equipped with technology which provides a refrigerated, dry, and temperature-controlled environment for the avocados. The company has experience in exporting to the USA, Canada, Japan, China, Spain, and the UK. The company takes pride in the safe and fast delivery of supplies.

The company owns a cold storage house where the packed avocados from the producer are stored. The cold storage has controlled temperature and humidity ideal for maintaining the product as fresh as possible for a long period of time.

Products are packed into individual carton boxes of 25 lbs each and then packed into pallets. They are transported using the ports and airports for either air freight or marine shipping. The product will be ready for shipment within 1 working day once the payment has been made.

Avocados which have the export quality are selected. The quality is judged based on different characteristics of the Avocado like size, colour and texture. Product inspection happens at two stages, first just after the harvest and the second inspection during the packaging process to ensure the quality is not breached. Avocados strictly follow the quality certification standards of ISO 22000.

The production takes place in the Michoacan region of Mexico. The area is approximately 300 ha which is engaged in year-round production. The annual yield of 4800 metric tons. The cultivation is done using conventional or organic methods. It is ensured that the production process is sustainable and socially responsible. The method of production follows strict regulations specified under Global GAP, ISO 22000, Smeta and Grasp. The process is done using machinery as well as manual labour during the harvest and selection season to get the best quality products.

The high-quality Hass Avocado is adequate for consumption and for making pulps and is available all round the year. The product can last up to 45 to 50 days if it is kept under controlled temperature and humidity. The freshness of avocado can further be extended for another 15 days if it is frozen under -18C.