Michoacán, Mexico
How is it produced?
Avocados are grown in tropical climates, harvested by hand, and packed for export.
Describe the supply chain to the store shelf in Canada:
Avocados are kept in a cold chain from farm to Canadian stores to ensure freshness.
What is the power balance between the producer and seller?
Large companies control prices, often leaving small farmers with low profits.
Can you recommend changes to the system to improve the balance?
Support Fairtrade and use technology to increase transparency.
References/Resources:
- Denvir, A., Arima, E. Y., González-Rodríguez, A., et al. (2022). Ecological and human dimensions of avocado expansion in México: Towards supply-chain sustainability. Ambio, 51(2), 152–166. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-021-01538-6
- Fairtrade America. (2021, September 16). Avocado impact report – 2020. https://www.fairtradeamerica.org/why-fairtrade/global-impact/reports-trends/avocado-impact-report-2020/
- Coupa. (2021, March 1). 5 unique aspects of the avocado supply chain. https://www.coupa.com/blog/supply-chain/5-unique-aspects-avocado-supply-chain
- Far Eastern Agriculture. (2023, October 30). Ensuring security of global avocado supply chains. https://fareasternagriculture.com/crops/food-commodity/ensuring-security-of-global-avocado-supply-chains