“Alligator Pear.” Guacamole. Toast topper. No matter what you call it or how you use it, there’s no denying that avocado is an important – and delicious – part of Simplot’s portfolio. The avocado is green, creamy, and rich – in both flavor and its history in Mexico. Some archaeological sites claim to have discovered avocado remnants that are more than 10,000 years old! And Mexico is the only location in the world where avocados can bloom 365 days out of the year. Check out this interesting background about how the fruit got its name, going all the way back to the Aztecs.
Green Goodness: How the Avocado Powers Simplot Business Around the World
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How we Roll (avocado products off the line, that is!)
Simplot’s food production facilities in central Mexico source more than 70 million pounds of avocado annually to produce more than 50 million pounds of guacamole and other avocado-based products each year. Those products are distributed to global customers in North America and across the Asia Pacific region. Simplot is the second largest avocado processor in the world.
In support of our commitment to our avocado business, in 2024 the Company purchased a new state-of-the-art processing facility in Lagunillas, Mexico, not far from our existing Morelia plant. The new site was built in 2021 and will help ensure the long-term success of our operations and prepare us for future opportunities. Lagunillas will replace Morelia and expand our avocado service and capacity in the region in concert with our existing facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato, which came online in 2014.
Processing activities from Morelia will transition to the new site, along with its more than 800 employees.
Avocados in Action
Simplot’s Harvest Fresh® avocado line is crafted from Mexican Hass avocados and is 100% all-natural, vegan, Halal Certified, and Kosher. Global Food currently features 16 avocado products in its sales rotation, including frozen guacamole, pulp, halves, dices and flavored spreads. Our Company sells these products wholesale to a wide variety of foodservice operators, from restaurants to school cafeterias and everything in between.
We are proud that our avocados are sourced from the best areas of Mexico, where the climate and soil conditions create an ideal environment for growing premium avocados. Our Company uses advanced flash-freezing methods to preserve the fruit’s peak-ripe creamy texture and fresh flavor.
“At our processing plants in Mexico, quality isn’t just a standard, it is a promise,” said Ruben Gonzalez, Simplot General Manager Avocados. “From selecting the finest avocados to using the best processing technology, we are committed to delivering the freshest, safest, and most flavorful avocado products every time.”
Simplot’s Avocado products come ready to use; whether a customer needs it diced, sliced, halved or puréed, we have already done the prep work. This appeals to customers because it saves them time, effort and, ultimately, money.
And avocados can be used so many ways! For example: Do you know what happens when you mix the creamy goodness of avocado with the bright tang of kiwi? You get a super-tasty frozen mocktail (or make it a cocktail!) Check out this video and learn how to make one and level up your upcoming gatherings!
From the Test Kitchen: Elevate Your Beverage Program with Innovation | Simplot Foods
True to its spirit of innovation, Simplot has optimized every step in its avocado processing, from sourcing and harvesting to packaging. And of course, meticulous effort goes into ensuring every batch meets rigorous standards for both safety and quality. As our avocado processing business continues to grow, we are identifying new opportunities to meet the growing global demand for the green goodness of our avocado-based products.
