California avocado growers say Mexican imports have helped their sales

California avocado farmers like Andreas Tompros are re-establishing their orchards after wildfires, buoyed by a consistent year-round market demand driven by Mexican imports since the lifting of the import ban in 1997. This relentless demand has transformed avocados from seasonal luxuries into kitchen staples across the U.S., with consumption tripling from 2000 to 2021. Farmers, despite facing various challenges, remain hopeful about the resurgence of their businesses, believing their orchards will thrive even further in the future.

Avocado consumption has been booming in the United States over the past two decades, tripling from 2000 to 2021, fueled by a year-round supply.

Despite the challenges, many California avocado growers feel optimistic about their comeback, particularly due to Mexcian imports allowing a consistent supply to consumers.

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