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- Chicago Fire FC, Avocados From Peru, and Mariano’s Announce Winners of the #AvoFire Ultimate Soccer Sweepstakes
- 2024 AVO Tesla Summer Sweepstakes Winner Announced
- Cleveland Browns Partner with Avocados from Peru and Meijer
- Peru’s avocado window has been extending
- Avocados from Peru is this summer’s MVP
Chicago Fire FC, Avocados From Peru, and Mariano’s Announce Winners of the #AvoFire Ultimate Soccer Sweepstakes
/by AFP-adminChicago 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 an AVO Fire Co-branded 2024 Tesla Model Y.
Three finalists were selected to compete in the sweepstakes finale, a halftime competition during the Fire’s September 28 match versus Toronto FC at SeatGeek Stadium. The challenge pitted the contestants against each other as they kicked a ball from a distance and attempted to hit a four-foot-tall avocado replica placed near the center of a goal.
The Chicago Fire, Avocados From Peru, and Mariano’s congratulate the winners of the #AvoFire Ultimate Soccer Sweepstakes:
Grand Prize Winner (AVO Fire Co-branded 2024 Tesla Model Y) – Andres Arias
2nd Place (Chicago Fire VIP Experience) – Blaine Bockhahn
3rd Place ($2,000 Mariano’s Shopping Spree) – Joy Duson
Through the #AvoFire Ultimate Soccer Sweepstakes fans had the opportunity to win an array of different prizes, including Chicago Fire VIP experiences, a Mariano’s shopping spree, and the highlight of the sweepstakes – the AVO Fire Co-branded 2024 Tesla Model Y, wrapped in Fire-themed decals featuring the logos of Avocados from Peru, Mariano’s, and the Chicago Fire. Fans were able to enter the sweepstakes from June 30 until September 16, 2024 – National Guacamole Day – through a variety of channels including online at chicagofirefc.com/avocados, at their local Mariano’s market, via a QR code that appeared on the side of the AVO Fire Co-branded vehicle as it moved throughout Chicago, and the Fire, Mariano’s, and Avocados From Peru Instagram channels. The three finalists of the sweepstakes were chosen at random to compete in the halftime competition during Saturday’s match.
Chicago heads to the Queen City for a midweek encounter with Charlotte FC on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Bank of America Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass, and transmitted locally in Spanish on WRTO 1200 AM and in English on wlsam.com.
For additional information on Chicago Fire FC, including information on the 2024 MLS Season, please visit: chicagofirefc.com. For regular Club updates, follow Chicago Fire FC on Twitter (@chicagofire using hashtag #CF97), Instagram (@chicagofire), TikTok (@chicagofire), and Facebook at facebook.com/chicagofire/.
About the Peruvian Avocado Commission
The Peruvian Avocado Commission (PAC) is headquartered in Washington, D.C. It was established in 2010 to increase the consumption/demand for Avocados from Peru through advertising, retail promotion and public relations. The PAC’s promotional activities are conducted under the guidelines of the federal promotion program for Hass avocados, which is under the oversight of the USDA. Detailed information regarding these programs will be announced throughout the season. Avocados from Peru will be available in the U.S. from June through October. For more information about the PAC, please visit www.avocadosfromperu.com or email info@avocadosfromperu.com.
2024 AVO Tesla Summer Sweepstakes Winner Announced
/by AFP-adminAvocados 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 July under the theme “Eat Healthy and Live Green,” received tens of thousands of entries from across the country. The campaign highlighted the benefits of consuming AFP products—promoting both personal health and environmental sustainability.
Just as electric vehicles reduce pollution and carbon emissions, enjoying AFP supports sustainable agricultural practices. After months of anticipation, the grand prize—a brand-new 2024 Tesla Model 3 wrapped in striking AFP and Lidl graphics—will be awarded to one fortunate Lidl customer.
The official prize-giving ceremony will take place at noon on Saturday, October 5, at the Lidl store located at 4000 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC.
To celebrate, the event will feature food trucks from Avocados from Peru and Lidl, as well as the Peruvian Brothers and Lidl activation team, serving delicious avocado-inspired dishes. This family-friendly event will also include appearances from local media and executives from Lidl and AFP.
“We’ve thoroughly enjoyed partnering with Lidl to promote our shared commitment to sustainability this summer,” said Xavier Equihua, President of the Peruvian Avocado Commission. “Congratulations to our winner, and thank you to everyone who participated in our largest sweepstakes to date!”
Event Details:
Join us for a day of celebration and enjoy the flavors of Avocados from Peru while we honor our grand prize winner!
For more information:
Avocados from Peru
media@avocadosfromperu.com
https://avocadosfromperu.com/
Cleveland Browns Partner with Avocados from Peru and Meijer
/by AFP-adminThe 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 a $1,000 Meijer gift card.
Fans can enter by visiting ClevelandBrowns.com/avocados and following @avosfromperu on Instagram.
Three fans will then be selected as semi-finalists to participate in an on-field halftime competition during the Cleveland Browns – Arizona Cardinals game on Nov. 5at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Additionally, all fans are encouraged to participate in the “Guac and Roll Vote” to choose the Official Guacamole of the Cleveland Browns. The winning recipe will be chosen on Aug. 27 and will be available in select locations throughout Cleveland Browns Stadium this season. Select fans will receive free guacamole with any purchase of nachos at select locations at Cleveland Browns Stadium when the team faces the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 24 and Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 1.
“The Cleveland Browns are proud to team up with Avocados from Peru and Meijer this season to help to get fans excited about eating healthy and thinking green,” said Cleveland Browns Senior Vice President of Marketing and Media Brent Rossi. “The sweepstakes and activations will provide a unique experience for fans throughout the season, and we’re excited for the culmination of the sweepstakes in November when we’ll be able to host a competition for the custom AVO Browns truck on gameday.”
“It is an honor for Avocados from Peru to be the Official Avocado of the Cleveland Browns,” said Xavier Equihua, President & CEO of the Washington, DC based Peruvian Avocado Commission. “We are also excited to be part of the most unique sweepstakes of the football season while promoting the importance of eating healthy and living green.”
The Cleveland Browns and Avocados from Peru brand ambassadors will be on-site promoting the sweepstakes with the custom Browns Avo Truck at the below events. Fans are encouraged to visit the activations to participate in an “Avocado Toss”, learn more about the sweepstakes and win various Avocado themed prizes.