June 2026 - Avocados From Peru

Cincinnati Reds and Avocados From Peru Launch Ultimate Summer Baseball Sweepstakes Featuring Toyota Tacoma Grand Prize

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CINCINNATI (June 12, 2026) — The Cincinnati Reds and Avocados From Peru (AFP) today announced a new partnership naming Avocados From Peru the Official Avocado and Official Superfood of the Cincinnati Reds.

To celebrate the partnership, the Reds and Avocados From Peru are launching “The Ultimate Sweepstakes of Baseball Season,” giving fans the opportunity to win a variety of prizes throughout the summer, including the grand prize: a custom co-branded 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR wrapped in Reds and Avocados From Peru branding.

The sweepstakes launches June 12 and runs through September 2, 2026. To be eligible, fans must register at Reds.com/AvoReds and follow @avosfromperu on Instagram. Both steps are required for a valid entry.

“As we continue to create unique experiences for our fans, this partnership with Avocados From Peru brings together baseball, community engagement and an exciting summer-long promotion,” said Dave Collins, Reds Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. “We are excited to give fans the opportunity to win a custom Toyota Tacoma while engaging with the Reds throughout the season.”

As part of the promotion, the custom Toyota Tacoma will be displayed at Great American Ball Park throughout the sweepstakes period and will also appear at community events across the Cincinnati region during the summer.

Fans attending games at Great American Ball Park will have opportunities to view the truck, take photos, scan QR codes to enter the sweepstakes and enjoy avocado-inspired menu offerings at select concession locations throughout the ballpark.

“We are thrilled to partner with one of Major League Baseball’s most historic franchises and connect with Reds fans throughout the region,” said Xavier Equihua, President and CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission. “This partnership combines healthy eating, community engagement and exciting fan experiences while showcasing the versatility, great taste and nutritional benefits of Avocados From Peru.”

The partnership will also feature a special National Avocado Day celebration on July 31, including the Reds Guacamole Challenge, where local media personalities and community guests will compete by preparing their favorite guacamole recipes before a panel of judges.

Additional sweepstakes prizes include exclusive Reds experiences, batting practice access and game tickets.

For official sweepstakes rules and entry information, visit Reds.com/AvoReds.

About Avocados From Peru

Avocados From Peru is represented by the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC), a non-profit organization operating under the Federal Promotion Program for Hass Avocados, with promotional activities under the oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Avocados From Peru promotes the flavor, quality and excellence of avocados grown in Peru, where orchards thrive between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. For more information, visit AvocadosFromPeru.com.

About the Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are baseball’s first professional franchise and play their home games at Great American Ball Park, located on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati. The Reds organization is dedicated to delivering memorable fan experiences, celebrating Cincinnati’s rich baseball history and connecting with communities throughout Reds Country.

Media Contact:

Media Contact:
Michael E. Anderson
Reds Public Relations
manderson@reds.com
513.765.7333

Avocados From Peru Launches 2026 Summer Campaign Featuring National Retail Promotions, America’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations, Sports Partnerships and Consumer Activations

WASHINGTON, DC, June 3, 2026 — Avocados From Peru (AFP), the consumer-facing brand of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, today announced its 2026 U.S. summer marketing campaign, a comprehensive integrated program designed to support approximately 200 million pounds of Avocados From Peru expected to reach U.S. consumers this season.

The campaign combines retail promotions, sports partnerships, consumer sweepstakes, media integrations, experiential marketing and community engagement programs designed to drive avocado consumption throughout the peak summer season.

Supporting Retailers Coast to Coast

The campaign is supported by customized programs with many of the nation’s leading retailers from coast to coast. It includes digital advertising, instant rebates, sweepstakes, social media promotions, merchandising support and consumer engagement initiatives designed to drive avocado consumption throughout the summer season.

According to Xavier Equihua, president and CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, AFP’s strategy reflects a broader vision that extends well beyond traditional produce marketing.

“We are creating meaningful consumer experiences that connect our brand with sports, healthy living, community engagement and some of the most important events taking place this summer, while helping our retail partners increase avocado sales and strengthen consumer engagement,” said Equihua.

Jose Antonio Castro, chairman of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, added: “The 2026 season represents an important milestone for our industry as Peru is expected to export more than 200 million pounds of avocados to the U.S. Through strategic retail, sports, media and community partnerships, we are continuing to elevate the Avocados From Peru brand while reinforcing Peru’s long-term commitment to the U.S. market and supporting avocado consumption during the important summer season.”

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

AFP has been invited by the U.S. Navy to serve an Avocados From Peru superfoods breakfast to sailors aboard USS Arlington during International Naval Review 250, a major maritime event hosted in the Port of New York and New Jersey during Fourth of July week as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

International Naval Review 250 is scheduled for July 3-8, 2026, and is expected to bring together ships, aircraft and personnel from more than 130 invited navies and coast guards, along with more than 30 tall ships from around the world, including Peru’s BAP Unión.

“We are deeply honored to have been invited by the U.S. Navy to serve an Avocados From Peru breakfast to the men and women who serve during such an important historic celebration,” said Equihua. “This reflects the broader spirit of our campaign: bringing people together through meaningful partnerships, community engagement and memorable experiences centered around healthy living and fresh avocados.”

Cincinnati Reds Name Avocados From Peru Official Avocado

Among the campaign’s major highlights is AFP’s partnership with the Cincinnati Reds, one of baseball’s most historic franchises. As part of the agreement, the Reds have designated Avocados From Peru as their Official Avocado.

The activation includes in-stadium branding, social media engagement, fan experiences and a consumer sweepstakes centered around a custom AVO Reds Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. The promotion is designed to connect baseball fans with Avocados From Peru during one of the most important seasonal windows for fresh avocado consumption.

Later this summer, AFP will also launch a three-way partnership involving a National Football League franchise and a leading Midwestern retailer, combining professional sports, retail activation and consumer engagement into a coordinated platform designed to drive excitement and avocado consumption during the summer season. Additional details will be announced at a later date.

Bringing Sports Fans to Avocados From Peru

As part of its summer media platform, AFP is collaborating with select local FOX television stations on consumer promotions and retailer marketing programs tied to major summer sporting events.

The program includes a consumer promotion with FOX 5 San Diego that gives viewers the opportunity to register for a chance to win tickets to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

AFP is also providing participating retailers with custom-tagged television spots airing during FIFA World Cup coverage on select local FOX stations in key markets. Participating retailers will also have access to tagged television spots during premier summer programming, including the MLB All-Star Game and Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef.

These media partnerships are designed to help participating retailers connect with consumers during key summer consumption occasions while expanding awareness of Avocados From Peru throughout the season.

Rather than relying on a single channel, AFP’s marketing strategy leverages a diverse network of partnerships across sports, media, retail, culinary and community platforms, creating multiple opportunities to engage consumers throughout the summer.

“Through tagged television spots during select summer sports broadcasts on participating FOX local stations, AFP is creating a unique opportunity to connect our retail partners with consumers while driving awareness and demand for Avocados From Peru,” said Equihua.

Guac Off Challenge at SeaWorld San Diego

AFP’s experiential marketing platform includes the third annual Guac Off Challenge, recently held at SeaWorld San Diego during Viva La Música and the SoCal Taco Festival, where celebrity media personalities competed for the coveted AFP Silver Avocado Trophy.

“Our strategy goes far beyond traditional produce marketing,” Equihua said. “Every element of our campaign, from retail and sports to media, social, experiential marketing and community partnerships, is strategically integrated to support our retail partners, strengthen consumer engagement and further position Avocados From Peru as the premium avocado of the summer season.”

As part of its “Eat Healthy, Live Green” philosophy, Avocados From Peru continues to promote the nutritional benefits of avocados, which naturally contain good fats and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals.

For more information, visit www.avocadosfromperu.com or contact media@avocadosfromperu.com.

About Avocados From Peru

Peru stands as a prominent global producer of avocados, renowned for its commitment to consistent quality, dependable supply and streamlined export infrastructure. Avocados From Peru, a nonprofit organization operating under the U.S. Federal Promotion Program for Hass Avocados, serves as the industry’s representative, encompassing growers, exporters and importers. Its primary objective is to facilitate the promotion of avocados from Peru in the U.S. market.