Mehadrin Expanded Avocado Production Beyond Israel
The company has established new farming operations in Peru to secure international supply chains.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Organic Food
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Mehadrin has launched a global expansion strategy by establishing its first avocado farm in Peru. This move aims to bolster year-round availability by reducing reliance on single-country production cycles.
Why it matters
Rising production costs and seasonal limitations have pushed agricultural firms to diversify their geographical footprints. By moving beyond its traditional base in Israel, Mehadrin intends to mitigate risks associated with harvest windows and local market volatility.
Mehadrin currently owns 150 to 200 hectares of farmland in Peru and maintains a partnership in Morocco targeting 1,000 hectares of production. The company also participates in the Peruvian harvest season for a duration of 20 weeks.
The players
Mehadrin
Mehadrin is a major Israeli agricultural company specializing in the growth and export of citrus and avocados.
The details
The firm now leverages the Netherlands as its primary commercial and logistical hub, utilizing the Port of Rotterdam and Schiphol Airport for distribution. While the first shipments from Peru reached Europe this year, Mehadrin is also planning to market its fruit in North America, South America, and Asia.
Timeline
First avocados from the Peruvian farm reached European markets this year.
The company aims to reach 1,000 hectares of production in Morocco within the next five years.
Culture Shift
Mehadrin's global expansion reflects the broader agricultural trend of companies moving beyond traditional home-country growing seasons. This shift mirrors the industry-wide push for year-round availability in response to rising global demand and seasonal limitations.
Consumers can expect more consistent year-round availability of avocados as the company scales its international operations. These logistics shifts may stabilize market pricing by reducing the impact of regional seasonal shortages.
The takeaway
Agricultural companies are increasingly looking toward diverse climates to manage the complexities of modern food supply chains. For consumers, this diversification strategy often leads to better product availability and reduced reliance on singular growing regions.
Further reading
Learn more about global supply chains in the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Freshplaza.
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