Avocados From Peru Opens 2025 U.S. Season With Detroit Tigers Partnership and National Promotions

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 that serves as the centerpiece of AFP’s national marketing efforts.

“Sports inspire people to stay active and live well — values that Avocados From Peru champions in every campaign,” said Xavier Equihua, president and CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission. “No other origin does what we do to integrate avocados with cultural, lifestyle and wellness-driven experiences.”

The 2025 signature partnership with the Detroit Tigers, in collaboration with Meijer and Chevrolet, includes in-stadium promotions, retail displays, digital content and summer grilling campaigns. The centerpiece is a sweepstakes for an “Avo Tigers” Chevy Silverado pickup truck, with the grand prize winner to be announced Sept. 21 on Fan Appreciation Day at Comerica Park.

“Detroit is an iconic American city, and the Tigers are one of the hottest teams in baseball,” Equihua said. “Our partnership with Meijer, a loyal AFP customer, helps us drive consumption and brand engagement in the Midwest, a key growth market.”

During Memorial Day weekend, AFP brought culinary diplomacy to New York City’s Fleet Week by hosting a superfood breakfast aboard the USS New York, a ship built with steel from the World Trade Center. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel were served Peruvian avocado smoothies and dishes prepared by Chef Mario Lanzone of Peruvian Brothers.

“It was an honor to serve the men and women of the U.S. armed forces at this special event,” Equihua said. “This is the kind of authentic, bi-national experience that sets us apart. It reflects our mission to share the nutritional benefits of Peruvian avocados through cultural and community connections. No other origin does anything remotely similar.”

Complementing its event series, AFP is rolling out a range of customized retail programs designed to educate, engage and drive avocado sales. Initiatives include a national e-coupon and rebate program, social media competitions, in-store activations, display and sales contests, recipe-driven digital content and a national mesh bag program.

Signature Guacamole Challenge events will expand to key U.S. regions, including Southern California, the Midwest and the East Coast, to drive avocado awareness and trial in priority markets.

AFP’s 2025 media strategy complements its retail and event initiatives with high-visibility placements across top-tier programming. These include serving as the local sponsor of this summer’s marquee broadcasts, such as the 2025 MLB All-Star Game airing July 15 on FOX, fan-favorite FOX culinary shows like MasterChef, Hell’s Kitchen and Next Level Chef as well as MLS and NFL games. The campaign is further amplified by a series of broadcast and digital promotions strategically timed to peak shopping moments.

“Our goal is to meet consumers where they are: in the stadium, at the store, on their screens,” Equihua said. “And to do it in ways that celebrate movement, culture and the joy of eating fresh, delicious food.”

Giving back and fighting hunger with nutrition remains a key pillar of AFP’s mission. In addition to its Guacamole Challenge event series, AFP supports food security through community-based donations of avocados from Peru to local food banks, helping increase access to fresh, nutritious food for families nationwide.

Peru is expected to export more than 200 million pounds of avocados to the U.S. between May and September 2025, reinforcing its position as a key driver of category growth. Even with a 10 percent tariff in place, Peru continues to expand its U.S. retail programs and deliver reliable, premium-quality fruit to meet growing demand for avocados across the market

“In a changing market, our goal is to be the constant,” said Equihua. “We deliver quality, reliability and creativity — values that drive results for our retail partners and delight consumers season after season.”

For more information about the 2025 campaign and Avocados From Peru, email media@avocadosfromperu.com.

Chicago Fire FC, Avocados From Peru, and Mariano’s Announce Winners of the #AvoFire Ultimate Soccer Sweepstakes

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 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.

Avo Tesla

2024 AVO Tesla Summer Sweepstakes Winner Announced

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 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:

  • Date: Saturday, October 5
  • Time: Noon
  • Location: Lidl Store, 4000 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
  • Highlights:
    • Awarding of the 2024 Tesla Model 3
    • $2,000 Lidl gift card for the winner
    • Avocado-inspired dishes from food trucks
    • Appearances by local media and executives

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/