Avocado, also known as avocado pear, alligator pear or butter fruit, is a bright green fruit with a large pit and dark leathery skin. They’re incredibly nutritious, taste amazing and are the go-to ingredient for guacamole dips, salads, smoothies and more.
Hass Avocado
Hass avocados are dark green when ripe, have bumpy skin and are ready to serve when the inside flesh is white-green. They are intensely flavorful with very creamy flesh and perfect for making guacamole. The production volumes for Hass avocados from Kenya is rising, as its popularity continues to soar in the global markets.
Fuerte
Fuerte avocado is green in color, pear-like in shape, and ranges from six to twelve ounces in size. It has smooth, medium-thin skin that peels easily, with dense, pale green flesh. It is marginally oily with a rich, creamy flavor and notes of hazelnut, and it is still considered by many to be the best-tasting avocado.
Jumbo
Jumbo Avocado is a local Kenyan variety that has a pale green flesh, the skin is smooth, and a slightly oily texture featuring notes of hazelnut.
product details
Seasonality
We source widely and can ship all year round. However, supply levels can be greatly hampered during low seasons.
Peak Season: February to June
Packaging
We pack our Avocados in new, clean and quality packaging to prevent damage, and protect the fruit properly. We can pack the product in 4kg boxes, or 10kg boxes or crates. This translates to about 264 boxes/pallet or 5280 boxes/container. Whatever your specifications are, we are ready to meet them. When making an order, please include details of your packaging specifications.
Logistics & Storage Conditions
During the logistics process, we keep our product in a controlled atmosphere to ensure that our product arrives at your destination fresh and in good condition, as though it was just picked (the fruit remains firm, fresh, and green). We maintain a controlled temperature of 5° Celsius or to 41° Fahrenheit during transport.
Size & Weight
Fresh avocados are classified according to Size Codes 1 to 30, with a general minimum weight of 123 grams and 80 grams for Hass variety.
The preferred sizes for Hass avocados in Europe range between sizes 16 and 20 and the Fuerte variety range from 14 to 16.
Classification
Here is how we classify the size and weight of avocados:
| Size | Weight (g) | Weight (Oz) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 306 – 365 g | 10.79 – 10.88 oz |
| 14 | 266 – 305 g | 9.38 – 7.23 oz |
| 16 | 236 – 265 g | 8.32 – 9.34 oz |
| 18 | 211 – 235 g | 7.44 – 8.29 oz |
| 20 | 191 – 210 g | 6.74 – 7.41 oz |
| 22 | 171 – 190 g | 6.03 – 6.70 oz |
| 24 | 156 – 170 g | 5.50 – 6.00 oz |