70MM pounds of avocados expected for Cinco de Mayo – Produce Blue Book
OXNARD, Calif., May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avocado consumption insights from Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126, the world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, shows that 100 million Americans are expected to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year.1 Additionally, up to 70 million pounds of avocados are expected to be consumed.2 A long-awaited opportunity for wholesale, retail, and food service, the data show that consumers are looking to celebrate the avocado holiday both at home and out at restaurants and bars. Compared to last year, twice the number of peopl...
Source: producebluebook.com