JALISCO AVOCADO
Did you know that Jalisco is the 2nd largest avocado producer in Mexico?
38000
hectares of avocado production
400,000
tons of avocado per year
526,362
tons of avocado exported in the last 4 years
37000
direct jobs
45000
indirect jobs
The avocado is not a vegetable. IT IS A FRUIT belonging to the genus Persea!
Mexico produces 30% of the world’s avocados. It produces approximately 2.5 million tons.
Avocado is considered a superfood thanks to its antioxidant properties, being rich in unsaturated fatty acids, potassium and vitamin E. it helps reduce cholesterol and strengthens the immune system.
During the Superbowl, an average of 24.3 million kilograms of guacamole are consumed, which could cover a 7-meter-thick football field.