Climate change impact - avocado and pomegranate Peru

El Niño hit Peru particularly hard in 2023. Which has significant implications for this year's avocado and pomegranate crops.  Due to the higher temperatures caused by El Niño, Peru has barely had a winter.  With all the consequences for the country, which is one of the world's largest suppliers of both organic avocados and pomegranates. 

Organic avocados   

Due to persistent drought, Peru mainly produces smaller sizes of avocados. Moreover, the number of fruits falling off the tree prematurely (fruit drops) is significantly higher than in previous years. As a result, the harvest is lower than usual.  

These smaller avocados are perfect for single use as a snack, in a salad or on a sandwich. Larger avocados often leave a half.  

Ideal for promotions 

The 'baby size' avocados offer excellent opportunities for promotions at competitive prices; in net or flow packs of 3,4 or 5 pieces (300, 350 or 500 grams). Or in 2-piece packs of around 288 grams. 

Organic pomegranate 

Did you know that pomegranate peel colouring comes from a difference in daytime and nighttime temperatures of at least 17 degrees? Because of El Nino, this temperature difference is hardly there. Pomegranate berries are of excellent quality and flavour, but the skin of the pomegranate is less red than usual this year. 

The harvest is also lower and later than usual. Normally the supply of organic pomegranates starts from March/April, this year only from May. Almost nothing is available for export to Europe.  Fortunately, as the only company in Europe, we managed to get hold of three containers of this superfood. If you want to be sure of organic pomegranates in your range, book early!