Fresh avocados and blueberries from Peru set sail this month as Avocados From Peru hosted an exclusive breakfast aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington. Part of America’s 250th Anniversary Maritime Celebration in New York Harbor, the event put a spotlight on the health and nutritional benefits of Peruvian superfoods.
The breakfast recognized the service and dedication of the men and women of the U.S. armed forces while highlighting the role fresh, nutrient-dense foods can play in supporting health, wellness and sustained energy, according to a news release.
“This was an extraordinary honor for Avocados From Peru,” says Xavier Equihua, president and CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission. “To be invited by the U.S. Navy to participate in the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary was both a privilege and a meaningful opportunity to recognize the men and women who serve our country. It was especially rewarding to see Peru represented not only through our Superfood Breakfast aboard the USS Arlington, but also by the presence of the B.A.P. Unión, one of the world’s largest and most impressive sailing training ships, during Sail250.”
The USS Arlington is named in honor of the victims and first responders at the Pentagon following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. During the event, Capt. Vince Libasci, commanding officer of the USS Arlington, welcomed guests aboard and shared the ship’s mission and history.
The celebration also highlighted Peru’s participation in Sail250 through the B.A.P. Unión, which joined tall ships and naval vessels from around the world in one of the largest international maritime gatherings ever held in the U.S.
Guests included Ambassador Juan Pablo Vegas, chargé d’affaires of Peru to the United Nations; Oswaldo Del Aguila, consul general of Peru in New York; Luke Sears, president of LGS Specialty Sales; and Giuseppe Lanzone and Mario Lanzone, founders of Peruvian Brothers.
The Superfood Breakfast is one of several signature initiatives featured in the Avocados From Peru 2026 summer promotional campaign, which combines retail promotions, sports partnerships, culinary events and strategic media initiatives designed to increase avocado consumption across the U.S.
As Peru’s avocado season reaches its peak, Avocados From Peru says it continues to promote healthy lifestyles by introducing consumers and foodservice professionals to innovative ways to enjoy fresh avocados while creating memorable experiences through partnerships that celebrate community, nutrition and wellness.
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