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 […]
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 […]
Avocados from Peru Closes Successful 2016 Export Season After an active and prosperous 2016, Avocados from Peru looks forward to 2017 Washington, D.C., October 17, 2016 – Avocados from Peru is pleased to announce the close of a successful 2016 export season that saw continued growth in demand for Peruvian avocados, the launch of both the […]
Superfoods from Peru Brand Launches at 5th Annual Peru to the World Expo with Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski as Guest of Honor Avocados from Peru and Blueberries from Peru come together to continue sharing Peru’s long-standing tradition as a global supplier of superfoods Lima, Peru – On Sunday, September 18th, the Peru Agribusiness Association […]
A Whopping 100 Million Pounds of Avocados to be Imported into the United States this summer from June to September Washington D.C., June 14, 2016 — The Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC) jumpstarted its 2016 season by serving a superfood breakfast to the 2000 men and women of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps on board the […]
Avocados from Peru Kicks Off Fleet Week in New York with a Superfoods Breakfast Honoring the Men and Women of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps New York, NY, Friday, May 27, 2016 – In celebration of Fleet Week in New York and Memorial Day Weekend 2016, Avocados from Peru will host a Superfoods Breakfast […]
Peruvian Avocado Commission celebrates growing volume in the U.S. The cover of the Peruvian Avocado Commission’s digital cookbook, released in 2015 Washington D.C., September 14, 2015 — The Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC) has closed its 2015 season with more than 100 million pounds of fruit imported into the United States over a three-month period. Since […]
New York City baseball fans invited to upgrade hot dogs to “avodogs” Washington D.C. July 24, 2015 – In celebration of National Hot Dog Day on July 23rd, the Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC) treated New York baseball fans to a complimentary topping of fresh smashed avocados at a local major league ball game. Although avocado […]
Avocados from Peru celebrated 2015 season in a series of events across New York City that included the first ever avocado-themed dinner at the James Beard House Washington D.C. July 15, 2015 – In conjunction with Global Brand Ambassador Chef Martin Morales, Avocados from Peru captured the imaginations and taste buds of New York’s top […]
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE CELEBRATES PERUVIAN CULTURE AT THE 49TH ANNUAL FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL Washington, D.C., June 24, 2015 – The Smithsonian’s 49th Annual Folklife Festival opened this week and for 10 days the rich Peruvian culture will be celebrated on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It’s estimated that more than a million people will visit the […]