Colombia

Mission Produce has partnered with the largest avocado producer in Colombia to help us expand our ability to serve our customer networks across the globe. We’re planting more avocados with each new season and expect production in Colombia to continually increase.

Colombia offers:

  • Access to major global markets
  • Optimal logistics ports in Santa Marta, Cartagena and Buenaventura to serve major markets
  • Year-round availability
Landscape
Avocado

avocados from Colombia

Growing Conditions

Our Colombian avocados enjoy a truly tropical climate near the equator and experience little seasonal temperature fluctuations through the year.

Appearance

Oval shape, granulated rough skin and smaller in size.

Ripening

Depending on maturity, skin may become purple-black when ripe.

Quality Calendar

jan
feb
mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Dry Matter
27-30
28-31
28-31
30-33
30-34
30-35
22-25
22-25
24-27
25-28
27-30
27-30
Ripening Color
Turning Color
Dark
Green
Turning Color
Handling/Storage Temp
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
38˚F
3.3˚C
38˚F
3.3˚C
38˚F
3.3˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
40˚F-42˚F
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
40˚F
4.4˚C

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