Westfalia Fruit enters the Peruvian avocado season

Oxnard, Calif.-based Westfalia Fruit has started its Peruvian avocado season, with supply available now through mid-September.

Westfalia began exporting Peruvian avocados in 2016 and is now the second largest exporter, according to a news release. The company has a presence in 15 regions across the country and a growing area spanning nearly 11,400 acres, the release said.

Westfalia operates four avocado nurseries in Peru in addition to a new packinghouse in Canete, located in southern Lima, company officials said in the release.

“We operate four experimental and teaching orchards located in strategic areas across Peru,” David Fausset, business development director at Westfalia Fruit, said in the release. “These orchards empower our growers to optimize crop management and teach sustainable production methodologies that support our social and sustainable responsibilities.”

Established over 70 years ago, Westfalia has the technical expertise to allow Peruvian avocados to ship to all major North American ports of entry, the release said.

“Our centralized Technical Services team provides intelligence to ensure our fruit meets international quality standards,” Johnathan Sutton, group safety and environment executive at Westfalia, said in the release. “All Westfalia ranches and packhouses are held to the highest food safety standards and certification, ensuring a consistent supply of the freshest avocados possible.”