Sustainable Growing

Learn how avocado growers worldwide are adopting practices that protect people and the planet.

Avocados Seasonality

The growth season of avocados changes depending on the region. There are mainly two avocado growth seasons – in the northern hemisphere, for example in Spain or Colombia, the season will be from around November to February. In the south, in countries such as Peru or South Africa, the growth season will be from May to September.

The growth of avocados continues to become more and more sustainable with an ever-reducing ecological footprint. This, together with its high nutritional value makes avocados a more sustainable and healthier alternative to many animal-based products.

Pillars of Sustainability

Meeting Europe’s highest standards

There is a variety of globally-recognised certifications that avocado growers and exporters must meet in order to export the fruit to Europe. These certifications ensure that the industry operates according to the most stringent ethical and sustainable farming practices. These include...

GlobalG.A.P

GLOBALG.A.P, a United Nations recognised global standard, requires a grower or supplier to commit to good agricultural practices.

This includes food safety, fair and safe working conditions and environmental sustainability.

It is required as standard for the sale of avocados in Europe.

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Rainforest Alliance

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This framework helps growers adapt to climate change, increase their productivity, set goals to achieve their sustainability performance and target investments to address their greatest risks.

GlobalG.A.P

GLOBALG.A.P, a United Nations recognised global standard, requires a grower or supplier to commit to good agricultural practices.

This includes food safety, fair and safe working conditions and environmental sustainability.

It is required as standard for the sale of avocados in Europe.

Pillar Monitor is free.

RAINFOREST ALLIANCE

The Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard, recognises a farm or fruit company’s commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact while offering farmers a framework to improve their livelihoods and protect the environment...

This framework helps growers adapt to climate change, increase their productivity, set goals to achieve their sustainability performance and target investments to address their greatest risks.

SMETA

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) ensures ethical working conditions for employees at farms and fruit companies.

SMETA

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) ensures ethical working conditions for employees at farms and fruit companies.