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GRAPHIC: Avocados’ Super Bowl season
No produce department item has such an association with the Super Bowl as avocados. Historically, 20 percent of annual avocado sales occur around the big game in early...
No produce department item has such an association with the Super Bowl as avocados. Historically, 20 percent of annual avocado sales occur around the big game in early February.
This season, conditions in Mexico are ripe for strong volumes and promotable pricing.
In this graphic by Agtools BB #:355102, see the story of avocados over the past few seasons in charts and graphics.






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