The Mexican avocado industry is committing to a binding conservation agreement with the federal government of Mexico that aims to ensure all produce exports will be deforestation-free by 2030. As the first to enter this deforestation-free agreement, the Mexican avocado industry is setting a national example and advancing its Path to Sustainability.
"It's an honor for Mexican avocados to lead the nation in this conservation agreement. Our industry is spearheading Mexico's zero-deforestation goals thanks to our network of over 35,000 growers and more than 90 packers, who consistently work to conserve the avocado landscape for future generations," said Ramon Paz-Vega, strategic consultant for the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association. "We're grateful for the government's partnership in this effort — especially as we make progress under our Path to Sustainability, which expands our commitment to protecting Mexico's forests, water, biodiversity, and more."
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This federal initiative includes accountability and monitoring mechanisms. It also has pathways to regularization and environmental compensation, per Mexican environmental law, for eligible orchards to secure global market access. Effective January 2026, non-compliant produce will not qualify for export.
"We appreciate the positive dialogue and collaboration with the federal government. This conservation agreement reflects our shared goal to restore and preserve Mexico's forests in action," said Enrique Audifred, vice president of sustainability for the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico. "Our industry will continue to build a resilient and sustainable future for the avocado landscape of Mexico, delivering results that go far beyond this agreement."
The Mexican avocado industry is uniquely poised for success, with at least 85 percent of its more than 54,000 orchards expected to qualify in the first year. A significant economic driver — supporting 78,000 direct jobs in Mexico and more than 42,000 U.S. jobs — the industry's environmental stewardship efforts will be critical for the supply chain's longevity and communities' vitality.
This federal conservation agreement is part of the Avocado Institute's Path to Sustainability. Launched earlier this year, the plan unites growers, packers, importers, and exporters behind actionable objectives regarding zero deforestation, water stewardship, ecological connectivity, and biodiversity. Learn more at https://avocadoinstitute.org/sustainability.
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