Avocado in the United States, Palta in Chile, Avocat in France and Aquacate in Mexico. Whatever you call it, avocados have grown into a staple on the produce counter.

Twenty years ago avocados brought to mind guacamole and not much more. Today, avocados are used in a wide variety of dishes, including salads, sandwiches, dips, hot meals, Mexican food, sushi and of course guacamole. The amount and diversity of avocados has grown at retail and in the food service sector. The past growth of the avocado is impressive, but even more important is the potential for additional growth as avocados come of age as a staple on retail shelves and restaurant menus.

Native to Central America the avocado is grown commercially in subtropical and Mediterranean climates around the world. Avocados consumed in the United States come from a wide variety of sources, including; California, Florida, Chile, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

Index Fresh has put together a program which provides our customers a stable source of high quality avocados year-round. We source Hass avocados from California, Chile and Mexico.