Mission Produce owns more than 4,000 hectares of avocados grown in the central desert regions of Peru as well as along the picturesque beaches of the highlands off the northern coast. These unique growing conditions provide us with enhanced supply to meet strong demand during the summer months.
An avocado unlike any other
Mission Produce Peru
Mission Produce Peru is one of the largest avocado packing facilities in the world.
Plug-ins For 56 Ocean Containers
Packing Capacity 52 Loads Per Day
High-Definition Grading Cameras
Industry-Leading Post-Harvest Practices
avocados from Peru
Growing Conditions
Our Peruvian avocados enjoy a Mediterranean climate and are grown along picturesque beaches in the highlands off the northern coast and central desert regions.
Appearance
Thick, bumpy skin. Minimal defects on fruit due to advanced ranch management and growing practices. Skin can turn amber or red when ripe, which is not to be confused with sunburn.
Ripening
May not darken when ripened. Thicker skin feels firm when pulp is ripe. Skin may turn amber or red when ripe.
Quality Calendar
jan
feb
mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Dry Matter
22-24
23-24
23-25
24-27
24-27
24-27
25-29
27-30
Ripening Color
Green/Amber/Red
Turning Color - Amber/Red
Dark
Handling/Storage Temp
43˚F
6˚C
6˚C
43˚F
6˚C
6˚C
43˚F
6˚C
6˚C
43˚F
6˚C
6˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
5.5˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
5.5˚C
40˚F-42˚F
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
40˚F
4.4˚C
4.4˚C
