West Pak Avocado, Inc.’s Post

I'm thinking of rebranding as Avocado Man 😎 Why's that then, Matt? Is it because you've got thick, leathery skin and, due to years of physical neglect, your body is starting to resemble the shape of an avocado? 🥑 Well no, it's not just that, more that I am obsessed about growing avocados! This is me yesterday standing in the garden with an avocado stone that I planted around 6 years ago. And a few months back I grafted some branches from an avocado tree that I found locally - which I know produces fruit. By grafting a branch (refered to as a scion) from a known-fruiting tree to my home-grown one I can hopefully speed up the time it takes for my own tree to bear fruit. If I wanted I could then graft other avocado varieties to my tree, in effect turning it into what's called a "Mother tree" - a frankenstein tree in essence. In my garden I have around 10 avocados that I'm growing on, experimenting with different types of grafts, hoping to one day grow my own guacamole 😋 The problem with growing a stone from a shop-bought avocado (like I've done) is that it might take 10 years before you even know if it *could* produce any fruit. Typically avocados are cultivated by grafting the variety you want (eg Hass) onto the rootstock (or stem) of a Mexican variety (eg Bacon or Zutano) - but ultimately your choice will depend on the growing conditions you have. Even if you live in the UK, or somewhere a bit cooler/rainer than northern Spain where I'm based, you may still be able to grow your own avocados (especially with climate change in full effect)  😬 There's a nice sheltered spot near Clapham in London where a discarded avocado stone has grown into a huge, fruit-bearing tree, probably thanks to the warmth provided by all the concrete that surrounds it. And what's all this got to do with SEO? Oh, nothing really. Sorry about that 🙂 #avocadoman #avocados #grafting

Did you know? "[Avocados] typically prefer a container cooled to a brisk 1 degree Celsius. A mere 4-degree boost in temperature can shrink the stone fruit, and shrinking means a less desirable product. As a result, avocados are monitored closely during shipment for variations in light exposure and temperature." Avocados require specialized transportation and #storage solutions to maintain their freshness and quality. This is why it's important to partner with a reliable transport company that specializes in handling a diverse array of food to ensure the safety and quality of your product! Visit our website to learn more about our temperature and humidity-controlled #warehouses here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6Gt7eqC #foodsafety #supplychain #nationalavocadoday

Other factors include Demand and Supply: Avocados are super popular right now, but there's only so many to go around. When everyone wants them, prices go up. Seasonality: Avocados have specific growing seasons. When they're out of season in one place, they might need to be imported, which can be pricey. Transportation and Handling: They're fragile fruits that need careful handling. Getting them from farm to store takes effort and money. Production Costs: Growing avocados isn't cheap. Labor, water, and land all add up, especially in certain regions. Quality and Variety: Some avocados are fancier (and pricier) than others. Organic or sustainably grown avocados also cost more to produce. #AvocadoDemand #SupplyAndDemand #AvocadoSeasonality #AvocadoTransportation #AvocadoHandling #AvocadoProductionCosts #AvocadoQuality #AvocadoVariety #OrganicAvocados #SustainableFarming #AvocadoPrices #AvocadoEconomics#foodsafetygenietalks#fsgtalks#fssai#foodsafetygenie

Did you know bananas and avocados share more than just shelf space? Their partnership in the fruit bowl reflects intriguing parallels to successful sales strategies. 🍌🥑 Ripening Acceleration:  Bananas aren't just delicious; they're secret ripening agents! Their ethylene gas can turbocharge the ripening process of avocados. Think of it like a sales collaboration that speeds up the results when different elements synergize. Even Ripening: Need your avocados to ripen uniformly? Bananas come to the rescue! Just as collaboration ensures uniform growth in sales projects, bananas' ethylene helps ensure consistent avocado ripening. Convenience: Talk about a power duo! Storing bananas and avocados together means ripe avocados at your fingertips. It's like having the right tools in your sales kit, making your immediate use easier. However, a word of caution: just as accelerated ripening can lead to spoilage, unmonitored focus on one aspect in sales can bring unintended consequences. Balance, coordination, and mindful collaboration are essential for fruitful outcomes in both the fruit bowl and the sales game! P.S. Do you prioritize collaboration in sales? #SalesSynergy #saas #saassales #linkedincommunity #CollaborativeStrategies #FruitBowlParallels #SalesSuccess #RipeningAcceleration #EvenRipening #SalesKitTools #CollaborationBalance #CoordinationInSales #FruitfulOutcomes

Did you know? "Avocado production is highly water-intensive, roughly 70 liters per fruit, more than 12 times as much as it takes to grow a tomato. (Avocados, like tomatoes, are a fruit, not a vegetable.) Ironically enough, most avocados are grown in relatively arid regions. In California, for instance, whose avocado output amounts to several hundred million pounds per year, the fruit is grown in the southern parts of the state, from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, in the desert. For that is what Southern California is — a “natural desert irrigated by man into a sense of artificial lushness.” It takes a bit less than 75 gallons (about 280 liters) of “blue” water to grow a pound of avocados. Blue water comes from rivers, lakes, streams and aquifers; it does not include rainfall (“green” water) or recycled (“grey”) water."

(EUROPE 04.02.23) Superfoods and the environment - Avocados and blueberries from South America | DW Documentary. Superfood fruits - good for us, but bad for the environment? Growing avocados and blueberries requires a lot of water; and because they’re usually transported to Germany from other continents, that also leaves a large carbon footprint. ----- [AG: In Australia, it's not common to find fresh Avocado or Berries from South America. Despite their abundance as imported frozen products in our retailers' freezer cabinets, they remain noticeably absent in their fresh forms. These imported frozen options are priced attractively, much lower than what we could (or would prefer to) produce them for domestically. While the convenience and affordability of frozen products benefit consumers and yield high profits for our major retailers, there is an underlying price you pay for the environment and human well-being in South America everytime you purchase imported frozen produce from South America. Regrettably, Australia relies heavily on importing substantial quantities of frozen fruits from South America, including berries, mangoes, avocados, and similar items. This phenomenon arises due to the apparent unwillingness of our fresh produce industry to adopt practices that involve processing local produce. Consequently, the retailers who claim to support Australian farmers find greater profitability in selling imported processed items compared to domestically processed ones. This situation results in a concerning disparity. Due to this reluctance within our industry, we face oversupply scenarios of fresh produce, far surpassing the demand. Consequently, our local fresh produce growers are compelled to accept prices that fall below the actual cost of production. As a consequence, they find themselves in the challenging position of essentially giving away their produce or making the unfortunate decision to leave it unharvested on their farms, either to be plowed back into the earth or discarded entirely. This prevailing circumstance highlights the complex and intricate challenges that our agricultural sector faces, stemming from both consumption patterns and market dynamics.] ----- https://lnkd.in/g_yMqswV

How to Store Avocados — Whole and Cut The beloved avocado has one fault: its narrow window of ripeness. Learn the best way to store your avocados, whether they're whole or cut, ripe or unripe. https://bit.ly/3ENeXiS

Cold-Hardy and Flavorful: Mexican Avocado Ecotype 🥑 The Mexican #avocado considered the ancestral race of commercial avocados, holds a fascinating story of genetic richness and agricultural importance. Renowned varieties like 'Hass' and 'Bacon' showcase high genetic similarity, suggesting common ancestry and a shared genetic pool with Mexican avocados. The diversity within the Mexican and Guatemalan avocado subspecies is intricate and varied. As Mexico's most common and abundant type, the Mexican avocado ecotype dominates and offers a spectrum of flavors and quality. Some varieties boast exceptionally rich flavors, while others may have a higher fiber content. Notably, Mexican avocados have an oil content reaching as high as 33%, surpassing other types, and the trees can endure low temperatures without injury. A distinctive trait of the Mexican avocado is its anise-like odor, present in both the plant and its fruits. Despite the tree's resilience and vigorous growth, it's crucial to note that Mexican #rootstocks exhibit the least tolerance to soil salinity. Recognizing these limitations is essential for refining agricultural practices and ensuring #sustainable #cultivation. This delicate balance of strengths and challenges contributes to the enduring legacy of the Mexican avocado in the world of avocados. Our custom range of rootstocks offers a wide selection of features. Find your Canacdo match >> https://bit.ly/3KYqgrb

This avocado season is unfolding uniquely according to our latest #MarketUpdate!🥑 California has already harvested about 150 million pounds of avocados, putting the industry about a month ahead of its usual schedule due to weather and market conditions. The market has seen heavy supplies from California, which has lessened the impact of the reduced Mexican fruit availability compared to previous seasons. The Loca crop is expected to start in July and is projected to be slightly below average. High temperatures in Mexico may result in a slow start to the new crop and smaller-sized avocados. Peru is expected to have its first major avocado arrivals in the first week of June. However, the crop is 25 to 30% smaller than usual this year. Despite this, a strong but brief season is anticipated, with ample supplies expected through July and into part of August. Colombia is anticipated to have good avocado supplies available until August. #WestPakAvocado #Avocados #IndustryUpdate