U.S. Navy Invites Avocados From Peru to Participate in America’s Historic 250th Anniversary Maritime Celebration From left to right: Mario Lanzone, Giuseppe Lanzone, Capt. Vince Libasci, Xavier Equihua, Ambassador Juan Pablo Vegas, Consul General Del Aguila, Admiral David Mazur, Kevin Chafee, Luke Sears FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC, July 7, 2026 — Avocados From Peru […]
Campaign celebrates nutrition, culture and community, from MLB stadiums to Fleet Week, with unique retail and culinary activations WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 30, 2025) — Avocados From Peru (AFP), the national brand of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, has officially opened its 2025 U.S. season with a major league splash: a high-impact partnership with the Detroit Tigers […]
Chicago Fire FC, Avocados From Peru, and Mariano’s Announce Winners of the #AvoFire Ultimate Soccer Sweepstakes CHICAGO (Sept. 30, 2024) – Chicago Fire FC, Avocados from Peru, and Mariano’s today announced the winners of the #AvoFire Ultimate Soccer Sweepstakes. Launched on June 30, the #AvoFire Ultimate Soccer Sweepstakes provided fans with the opportunity to win […]
Avocados from Peru and Lidl Award a 2024 Tesla Model 3 to Lucky Sweepstakes Winner Arlington, VA – Avocados from Peru (AFP) and Lidl are excited to announce the winner of the 2024 AVO Tesla Summer Sweepstakes, one of the retail industry’s most engaging promotions, is Don Yovicsin of Pennsylvania. The sweepstakes, which launched in […]
The Cleveland Browns, Avocados from Peru and Meijer are teaming up this football season to bring fans the “Ultimate Sweepstakes of the Football Season”. Through Oct. 16, 2023, Browns fans can enter the sweepstakes to win a custom 2023 AVO Browns Ford F-150 Lightning XLT Truck, a VIP tour of the Browns CrossCountry Mortgage Campus or […]
The first small volume of Peruvian avocados arrived in the US in May. Starting this month and continuing through October or even November, promotable volume will be available. “In recent years, the Peruvian season has been extending and is now stretching into early November,” says Xavier Equihua, President and CEO of the Washington, D.C. based […]
By John Groh June 16, 2023 At the conclusion of each season, professional sports leagues select a most valuable player, recognizing an individual whose talent and dedication rose above all others. So it is only fitting that Avocados from Peru is a prime candidate for this summer’s “MVP,” or “Most Valuable Palta” (“avocado” in the vernacular of […]
TO RECEIVE AN INVITATION PLEASE CONTACT: John Stranger, EHY jstranger@ehy.com Avocados from Peru: Superfood Star of the Embassy of Peru’s July 25 National Day Celebration at the National Museum of the American Indian Our extravaganza will include one-of-a-kind specialty dishes including the Avocados from Peru Gelateria serving custom-made avocado gelatos. Top food influencers will celebrate […]
Washington D.C., May 22, 2019 – Avocados from Peru (AFP) is teaming up this summer with some of the world’s most iconic brands in food and sports (two of America’s favorite pastimes), including the New York Jets, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the Michelin Guide, to name a few. AFP – NYJ Summer Partnership “We […]
Washington D.C., March 8, 2019 – Xavier Equihua, President and CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, announced the 2019-2021 Board of Directors, Officers and Marketing Committee that will be key in driving growth and creating increased opportunity for the organization. With preparations for the upcoming season well underway, these individuals will help guide efforts that […]