Sourcing Regions
Index Fresh is a grower-owned company with a network of partners in established growing regions and emerging markets. This diversified approach and our commitment to long-term partnerships enable us to deliver for our customers and help the entire industry thrive.
California
California is an avocado lover’s paradise, with an ideal climate and a growing region stretching from the Mexican border up to the Central Coast. The Golden State produces a wide variety of avocados for the majority of the year.
Varieties
Hass, Lamb Hass, GEM, Bacon
Sizes/Count
32, 36, 40, 48, 60, 70, 84, 96
Hass Availability
Jan. – Sept.
Handling/Storage Temperature
40-42° F (4-5° C)
Humidity
85%
Food Safety
Mexico
Mexico’s Hass avocado production has long been concentrated in the State of Michoacán, but a recent increase in exports from the neighboring State of Jalisco has broadened the country’s supply capabilities. Rich, volcanic soil over a wide range of elevations allows for nearly continuous avocado production, and Hass shipments into the U.S. are allowed year-round into all states.
Varieties
Hass
Sizes/Count
32, 36, 40, 48, 60, 70, 84, 96
Hass Availability
All Year
Handling/Storage Temperature
40-42° F (4-5° C)
Humidity
85%
Food Safety
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Peru
Avocados have been grown in Peru since pre-Colombian times and remain an important part of the national diet. Peru’s mild coastal climate is ideal for Hass avocados, which are grown in a combination of natural river valleys and modern irrigation districts all across the country. The Peruvian Hass season begins in May and extends into September, with peak availability June through August.
Varieties
Hass
Sizes/Count
32, 36, 40, 48, 60, 70
Hass Availability
May – Sept.
Handling/Storage Temperature
40-42° F (4-5° C)
Humidity
85%
Food Safety
Colombia
Colombia has many agronomic benefits for avocado production, including rain-watered cultivation, a wide trading window, and several climate stages. Colombian avocados are often grown in rough topography, at high altitudes, and on relatively small plantations. Production is available at various levels year-round, thanks to two blooms. The main bloom, the ‘Travesia,’ represents 60 – 80% of total volume and peaks October to January.
Varieties
Hass
Sizes/Count
32, 36, 40, 48, 60, 70, 84, 96
Hass Availability
All Year
Handling/Storage Temperature
40-42° F (4-5° C)
Humidity
85%
Food Safety
Links
Chile
Avocados are grown in central Chile, mostly in coastal valleys within 200 miles of Santiago. The Mediterranean climate allows for a longer growing season, which spans from September through March when weather conditions are cooperative. Chile grows multiple avocado varieties but has recently concentrated on Hass for export.
Varieties
Hass
Sizes/Count
32, 36, 40, 48, 60, 70, 84
Hass Availability
Jan. – Mar. & Sept. – Dec.
Handling/Storage Temperature
40-42° F (4-5° C)
Humidity
85%
Food Safety
Guatemala
Guatemala is an emerging region for avocado production, with a temperate climate, rich soil, water availability, high altitude, and proximity to markets. Guatemala’s main crop season typically runs from November to March, while the smaller ‘Loca’ season typically spans from June to July.
Varieties
Hass
Sizes/Count
32, 36, 40, 48, 60, 70, 84
Hass Availability
Nov. – Mar. & Jun. – Jul.
Handling/Storage Temperature
40-42° F (4-5° C)
Humidity
85%