Avocado Business Opportunities

 

Introduction

Avocado is a fruit. More specifically, botanists define it as a large berry with a single seed. Avocados are a source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. They also provide lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. Avocados contain high levels of healthy, beneficial fats, which can help a person feel fuller between meals.

Uses

Avocado is a key ingredient in making:

1. Food
2. Cosmetic soap and creams
3. Juice and cocktails
4. Soft drinks

Main Producing States in Nigeria.

1. Benue (Main Production Hub)
2.  Adamawa
3.  Kaduna
4.  Kano
5.  Katsina
6.  Kwara
7. Taraba.
8. Plateau

Top Producing Countries (2021)

1. Mexico
2. Columbia
3. Peru
4. Indonesia
5. Dominican Republic
6. Kenya
7. Brazil
8. Haiti
9. Vietnam
10. Chile

Top Buying Countries (2021)

1.  US
2. Netherlands
3. France
4. Spain
5. Germany

Growing Avocado

Avocado trees prefer a soil pH between 6 to 6.5, and they thrive in well-draining soil.

Duration and Season

If you have purchased and planted a tree, you can probably expect to see your first fruit three to four years after planting.

Sowing and harvest period

If you are growing from a seed, it can take anywhere from five to 13 years before the tree is mature enough to bear fruit.

Relevant Agencies/Organizations

Avocado society of Nigeria (AVOSON)

World Avocado Organization (WAO)

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