Over the weekend, the U.S. government suspended avocado imports from Mexico until further notice. But retailers, consumers and foodservice professionals can continue to purchase avocados from the Dominican Republic. Desbry® Tropical Avocados are in ample supply for immediate shipping.
Grown and distributed by WP Produce Corporation headquartered in Miami, FL, Desbry premium-quality Tropical Avocados remain green when ripe, are about three times larger than the more familiar Hass variety, have a sturdy texture and stay fresh longer after being cut (slower to oxidize and turn brown).
Left to right: Christopher Gonzalez, Desiree Pardo Morales and Willy Pardo.
Tropical Avocados are well-known throughout the East Coast of the U.S. as well as the Caribbean and many parts of the world. They are gaining popularity throughout the U.S. as retailers expand the avocado category and shoppers and chefs learn about this special kind of avocado. The avocado craze has continued to make the fruit a popular produce department profit center, supported by increased consumer demand and the expectation for variety in all produce categories.
The impending shortage of Mexican avocados is happening during peak season for Tropical Avocados.
"We grow and pack Desbry Tropical Avocados on our sustainable farms and facilities in Florida and the Dominican Republic, depending on the season, and ship throughout North America 365 days a year," said Christopher Gonzalez, VP of sales for WP Produce and nephew of founder Willy Pardo. "My family has enjoyed Tropical Avocados as part of our meals for generations, and here in Florida everyone eats them."
WP Produce grows and packs Desbry Tropical Avocados in Florida and the Dominican Republic, depending on the season, and ships year-round throughout North America.
Desiree Pardo Morales, Willy Pardo’s daughter, is vice-president of WP Produce and founder/CEO of WP’s sister company, Tropical Fruit Box, which sells tropical and exotic fruits directly to consumers who can’t find these specialty items in their grocery stores. "We have maintained a reliable supply for over 40 years, and there has been tremendous growth in consumer interest and sales in recent years,” says Morales. “We always look forward to new retail opportunities, helping chefs incorporate this versatile fruit into their menus, and introducing it to avocado-loving consumers."
Tropical Avocados are perfect for salads, pico de gallo, ceviche, toast and any fresh, flavorful meal and snack occasion. Recipes and usage suggestions for Tropical Avocados can be found on the Desbry Instagram page. Desbry Tropical Avocados are available in 2-count bags and bulk cartons for retailers and foodservice professionals.
Visit WP Produce in person at booth #1000 during Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure in Orlando, March 3-5, 2022.
For more information:
Christopher Gonzalez
WP Produce
Tel: +1 (305) 772-8388
[email protected]