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Avocados from Peru Celebrates 197th Anniversary of the Independence of Peru at Ambassador Reception

Washington, D.C., July 27, 2018 – Avocados From Peru (AFP) enjoyed a tasteful reception at the Peruvian Embassy in Washington, D.C. celebrating the 197th anniversary of the independence of Peru. Hosted by Peruvian Ambassador Carlos Pareja, the event showcased various delectable Peruvian dishes and supplied guests with Peruvian avocado gift bags, which included Peruvian avocados […]

Avocados from Peru Partners with California Walnuts to Create First Ever Superfood In-Store Tasting with Top Retailers in the U.S. and Europe

Avocados From Peru and California Walnuts superfood tastings will launch in the U.S. and Europe summer 2018 Washington D.C., May 21, 2018 – Avocados From Peru is thrilled to join forces with California Walnuts to promote two of the world’s most potent superfoods through the first ever in-store tasting collaboration between two nutrient-rich powerhouse foods […]

Avocados from Peru Introduces A Brand New Mascot

Washington, D.C., May 21, 2018 –For the first time ever, Avocados From Peru introduces their new brand mascot as part of a refreshed 2018 social media strategy. The mascot imagery draws inspiration from Peru’s heritage and the existing Peruvian Avocado logo. The updated look incorporates hand drawn elements, pops of color, and modernized typography into […]

Avocados from Peru Kicks Off 2018 Season at the World Cup and MLB All Star Game in Washington D.C., Among Other Strategic Marketing Initiatives

170 Million Pounds of Peruvian Avocados are expected to be imported into the United States this summer Washington D.C., May 21, 2018 – As the world’s insatiable appetite for avocados continues to skyrocket, the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC) is thrilled to be kicking off it’s 2018 season with many exciting retail and consumer focused marketing initiatives. Beginning […]

Avocados Rank #1 in Environmental Working Group’s 2018 ‘Clean 15’ List

Peruvian Avocado Season will Launch June 2018 Washington, D.C., April 11, 2018 – Avocados From Peru (AFP) is thrilled to see avocados listed as the #1 cleanest fruit on the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2018 ‘Clean 15’ list. The list is a consumer-friendly guide to fruits and vegetables that contain the least amount of pesticides. […]

Peruvian Avocados Save The Summer Avocado Season

Avocados From Peru closes its most successful season yet by supplying enough avocados to the U.S. market to help surpass 2016 distribution levels Washington, DC, October 9, 2017 –Due to this season’s avocado shortage in the U.S., Avocados from Peru (AFP) shipped a record 145 million pounds of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. in an […]

Avocados From Peru to be Featured on Baltimore’s NBC News Channel 11 Saturday, August 12th, 2017 at 6:50AM

The Peruvian Brothers will represent Avocados From Peru as guest chefs on WBAL-TV’s morning segment Washington, D.C., August 9, 2017 – On August 12th at 6:50AM, the #1 rated news-broadcasting station in Baltimore, WBAL News Channel 11, will be featuring four end-of-summer Peruvian Avocado dishes. As a heart-healthy food, each of the featured dishes is […]

The Heart-Healthy Summer Avocado Launches the 2017 Season with New and Innovative Marketing Tactics

150 Million Pounds of Avocados from Peru are expected to be imported into the United States this summer Washington D.C., June 1, 2017 — The Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC) is gearing up for the most successful season to-date! Following the FDA’s confirmation that avocados are a heart-healthy superfood, in May, Avocados from Peru received the healthy Heart-Check mark […]

Avocados From Peru are “Officially” A Heart-Healthy Food

Peruvian Avocado Commission Receives the Heart-Check Mark from the American Heart Association Washington, DC May 17, 2017— Following the 2016 USDA announcement claiming Hass Avocados are a “healthy” food, the AHA has now granted the Peruvian Avocado Commission certification rights to the Heart-Check mark for its marketing promotions and campaigns. “The valuable Heart-Check mark has […]