A Global Leader

Growing and Delivering the World's Finest Avocados^™ and World's Finest Mangos^™

Our global network is powered by:
20+ countries & 19+ facilities of operation strategically positioned in key markets around the world.

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We are vertically integrated with 4,000+ hectares of avocados and mangos across California, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, and South Africa, and we own 5 packinghouses across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala.

We're a $1B public company (Nasdaq: AVO) selling billions of avocados globally...

...and we are driving the avocado & mango categories forward.

We remain rooted in our core values…

Fun
Innovative
Reliable
Successful
Trustworthy

...and have been throughout our 40-year history.

It all begins in California…

when produce industry veterans and avocado growers, Steve Barnard and Ed Williams, begin selling fresh California avocados in the U.S.– building the groundwork for the next 40+ years of growth.

Mission de Mexico

Just two years later, our vision expands south with the construction of two packinghouses in Michoacán, Mexico, opening the door to new markets in Asia, Europe, and Canada.

The Avocado Revolution Begins

We kick off the first of our avocado ripening trials and help bring avocados from Mexico to the U.S. for the first time. As more people discover their flavor and health benefits, avocados quickly move from niche to nationwide favorite.

Our First Ripe Center Opens

We roll out our very first ripe avocado programs to the industry, making it easier than ever for shoppers to grab perfectly ready-to-eat avocados right off the shelf.

Global Sourcing On the Rise

Our sourcing network goes global across the premium growing regions of California, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and New Zealand.

Distribution Expands

We begin serving customers across the U.S. with the addition of 8 packing & distribution centers in key markets.

First Avocados Planted in Peru

Our first big step in Peru begins with planting 1,200 hectares of avocados—marking the start of our vertically integrated operations. Today our Peruvian footprint encompasses more than 4,000 hectares of thriving avocado and mango farms.

Organic Avocados Join the Line-up

We step into the organic market with certified organic avocados, giving shoppers more ways to enjoy fresh fruit without compromising on quality or flavor.

The World’s Finest Avocados™ Go to Europe

We establish a Europe-centered sales team based out of the Netherlands to bring our World’s Finest Avocados to more customers overseas.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure in California

We open one of North America’s largest, most advanced ripening, packing, and distribution centers in Oxnard, California. The facility has since expanded to 18 ripe rooms with the capacity to pack up to 1.2 million pounds of avocados a day.¹

Advancing Avocado Packing in Peru

We open South America’s most advanced avocado packing plant in La Libertad, Peru, to pack and ship avocados from our vertically integrated farms to global markets.

Mission Minis Launches

Our Mission Minis—“tiny but mighty” avocados – market small avocados as the perfect single-serving to shoppers!

Avocado Ripening in China

Through the Mr. Avocado partnership, the Art of Ripening makes its debut in China with the opening of the first of four ripe centers.

Vertical Integration in Colombia

We enter a joint venture with Cartama to grow, pack, and ship avocados to global markets.

Foodservice Division Launch

We form a dedicated team to deliver perfectly ripened avocados to meet the growing demand from the foodservice sector.

Emeralds in the Rough Launches

Emeralds in the Rough are introduced to retail & foodservice customers, marketing grade 2 ‘beautifully blemished’ avocados that are *just* as tasty on the inside.

Vertical Integration in Guatemala

We begin leasing farmland in Guatemala, establishing vertical integration to grow avocados for global markets.

AVO Goes Public

We become a publicly traded company as we complete our Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker Nasdaq: AVO.

Entering the Mango Category

We leverage our global network to introduce a first-of-its-kind nationwide ripe mango program for retail, wholesale, and foodservice.

Our Laredo Megacenter Launches

We open our largest forward distribution center in Laredo, Texas, coined the “Avocado Hub” of the U.S., allowing us to expedite the transportation of avocados from the border.

Revenue Hits $1B

This milestone reflects our continued global growth, leadership in the industry, and the rising demand for fresh avocados and mangos worldwide.

Introducing Mission Jumbos

In response to consumer to demand for larger, shareable-serving avocados, we add jumbo avocado bags to our product line.

Making Moves in the UK

We enter the UK market with a state-of-the-art distribution center and highly advanced Mission Control ripening technology, setting a new standard for ripe avocados & mangos in the UK.

Vertical Integration in South Africa

Through a joint venture with ZZ2, CAP, and Core Fruit, we begin to develop over 1,000 hectares of avocado orchards in Limpopo, South Africa.

8 New Global Sourcing Origins

Our global avocado and mango sourcing network expands to more than 20 premium growing regions, ensuring year-round supply.

Mango Value Packs Hit Retail

We launch a first-of-its-kind Retail Ready Mango Bag to bring the benefits of convenience and value to mango shoppers nationwide.

Inaugurating Our Guatemala Packhouse

We host a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by the President of Guatemala & the U.S. Ambassador to Guatemala, leading the development of the country’s emergence as a key player in global avocado production.

Introducing Honey Mango Clamshells

We build out our mango product line with the Honey Mango clamshell as a seasonal springtime offering.

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1. Figures calculated assume full capacity operation of the facility