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IG International brings in

first avocado shipment for

this season from Peru

Distribution primarily in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata,
Hyderabad and Cochin; available at Foodhall and Nature’s Basket outlets

n keeping with its aim to India, and distributes these
bring the freshest produce to multiple cities through
Ito Indian markets, IG its nation-wide distribution
International, India’s largest network. These include
importer of fresh fruits, has Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi,
brought in its first shipment Ahmedabad, Chennai,
of Peruvian Hass avocados Pune, Ludhiana, Jalandhar,
to India. The company plans Hyderabad, Lucknow,
to import 1000 tonnes of Kolkata, Cochin, Patna, and
Peruvian Hass avocados, Nagpur. The demand for
which will be distributed avocados is increasing year
across Mumbai, Delhi, on year in the country, and IG
Bangalore, Ahmedabad, International currently holds
Kolkata, Hyderabad, and a market share of 42% for the
Cochin. superfood. The company’s
Avocados are a popular primary customers for
superfood. They are slightly avocados are supermarkets,
nutty, creamy and full of restaurants and hotels. The
flavour. Hass avocados in becoming a favoured food planning to bring this rich Peruvian Hass avocados, in
particular are versatile in amongst Indians today. variant to our consumers in particular, will be available
the way one can consume They are used in guacamole, India, and it is great to have across Foodhall and Nature’s
them. The fat in the rich Hass spreads, salads and sauces received the first shipment Basket stores.
avocados make for better taste to accompany meals. In of this season. With the
and texture, apart from being addition to this, they have unique taste of Peruvian About IG International Pvt.
highly nutritious. Unlike other several health benefits too. Hass avocados, we are sure Ltd. (IG)
varieties, these avocados have At IG International, we have consumers will truly taste the With fresh produce
more healthy fat content and always strived to bring in the difference, and benefit from procurement spanning 25
are considered to be ideal best produce to consumers, making these a part of their countries and handling
for a low-carb diet. This is straight from the source. regular diet.” capacities of over 32 varieties
also why they are favoured Hass avocados are the most IG International currently of fruits, IG International
by many weight-watchers. popular type of avocado imports 32 global varieties has established its mettle in
Additionally, avocado oil worldwide. We have been of fruits from 22 countries to delivering on the diversified
has proven benefits for a tastes of the Indian markets.
healthy heart and skin. It Dedicated to providing high-
can help lower and control quality natural products to its
cholesterol levels. Moreover, consumers, IG International
avocados are said to contain Pvt. Ltd. is India’s one of
more potassium than the largest fresh produce
bananas, along with being importer. Dealing with the
rich in several vitamins. IG core activity of importing
International is pricing these fresh fruits from all over the
widely consumed avocados at world, IG currently secures
INR 750 per kilogram. the best of exotic fruits
Speaking about the globally all year round in
shipment of Peruvian Hass order to supply the demand
avocados, TarunArora, of high-quality fresh produce
Director, IG International said, in India.
“Avocados are increasingly

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