West Pak’s Avo Experts share four fresh retail ideas with smaller avocados. August is Back to School Month and is the perfect time to highlight the green goodness that avocados bring for kids and families. And what better way to do it than with West Pak’s...
Heading into the PMA Foodservice Conference and Expo, this is the perfect time to reflect on how events have transpired since Covid. Specifically how the foodservice segment has come full circle, reinventing itself for the sake of survival and coming back stronger and better in...
June is California Avocado Month, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to promote everyone’s favorite green fruit that’s proudly harvested in the golden state. According to West Pak Avocado Vice President of Sales & Business Development Joe Nava, California-grown avocados are a sought-after commodity by...
According to a recent article by The Packer, where industry suppliers shared their expectations for this year’s Cinco de Mayo, the consensus is that avocados will be among the top produce items for the holiday. Many expect demand to be strong in 2021 despite different...
It’s official - the 2021 California avocado season is underway. At around 280 million pounds, this year’s crop volume is approximately 10 percent lower than last year. Still, with depth in California sourcing from West Pak groves and those of partner growers, the company will...
As part of their strategy to help reduce food waste, West Pak Avocado has partnered with Apeel, the developer of a plant-based, end-to-end solution allowing a more extended shelf life for their premium avocados. Apeel’s plant-based protection is made from materials that are found in the skins,...
Score a touchdown with your avocado category all season long! Not only during the Big Game can you see avocado enthusiasm in retail and foodservice. This year, our sales team is preparing to kick off your avocado category by helping enhance your shoppers’ & consumers’ avocado...
Serving Size: 6 Ingredients 3 ripe Super Cados Juice from 1 lime 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp sea salt Instructions Cut avocados lengthwise and remove the seed. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl and set aside the intact skins. Mash...
Serving Size: 4 Ingredients 4 10-inch flour or corn tortillas 3/4 cup guacamole 3/4 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, drained 4 asparagus stems, steamed or grilled 1 tomato, chopped 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds Instructions Mix the quinoa, kidney beans, and tomatoes in a...
Serving Size: 8 Ingredients 2 ripe Super Cados, seeded and peeled 2 Tbsp lemon or lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/8 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp sea salt dash of...