Peruvian avocado projects the same volume as last season

Published Feb 1, 2024

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The Peruvian avocado season is underway with the northern areas leading in production. However, due to warmer climate conditions, the production volume may be similar to that of 2023, at 570 thousand tons, but the quality of the fruit is not expected to be affected. The Peruvian Hass Avocado Producers Association (ProHass) is planning to export to the Malaysian market. A $4 million budget has been allocated for promotional activities, particularly on the east coast to diversify from the Mexican market. The World Avocado Organization is also expanding into the Indian market, targeting its large vegetarian population, and continues to run campaigns in supermarkets, aiming to reach up to 60 supermarkets.

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We began the month of February with an interview with the president of the Hass Avocado Producers Association of Peru (ProHass), Juan Carlos Paredes, who carried out an analysis of the behavior of the orchards and a preliminary projection of the campaign. What state is the Peruvian avocado season currently in? We are in the initial stage of the flowering and fruit setting process, especially in the earliest areas, which is the northern area such as Chiclayo, Trujillo, Áncash, which together represent 50% of Peru's production. President of the Peruvian Hass Avocado Producers Association (ProHass), Juan Carlos Paredes The other productive areas are Barranca, Lima, Ica and Arequipa, they are later, they are still in a slightly more delayed process compared to the northern zone. Generally, the northern zone has production from March - April to July and the center and south of the country begins in May until mid-September. How is the Peruvian avocado season coming? There are some ...

Source: MXfruit