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Avocado ripening requires skilled experts
Mission Produce, Inc. addresses the niche market need for sophisticated avocado ripening. Experts in all things avocados, Mission Produce’s ripening program is led by experienced specialists at state-of-the-art ripening centers that focus solely on avocados, a release from the company says. A sensitive fruit, avocados require more careful, skilled handling than others such as bananas, mangoes, or pineapples. These sophisticated ripening practices reduce shrink and provide extensive value to avocado programs in retail, wholesale and foodservice markets.
Because avocados come from numerous parts of the globe, varying conditions such as seasonality, origin, age, and handling practices affect the fruit. A professional ripener must be able to masterfully