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Avocados.
The super-food of
the 21st century.

A LOCAL, SUSTAINNABLE SOLUTION

Bringing fresh,
high-quality
avocados to Europe

The European Avocado Challenge
Europe imports more than 85% of the avocados it consumes,
with more than 70% of those coming from South America.
The European avocado market has a high reliance on imports,
with only a few limited areas within Southern Europe capable
of supporting production.

Portugal, the ideal location for Avocado production
Aquaterra is introducing a local, sustainable alternative by planting
avocados in Portugal, where the ideal climate and growing
conditions make it the perfect location for high-quality, fresh
avocado production

PORTUGAL-GROWN AVOCADOS: A BETTER CHOICE

Much higher
quality and
freshness of fruit

 

The avocado that arrives from South America only does so after
several weeks of transport by boat, whilst European-grown are
harvested at peak ripeness and transported much shorter
distances, resulting in a product that is both fresher and more nutritious

Reduced carbon
footprint

 

Production within Europe saves significant transport carbon dioxide
by requiring a shorter transport and distribution chain whilst
removing the need for refrigerated container shipping. Our
production will save more than 1,800 tonnes of CO2 each year by
avoiding shipping from South America

Reduced chemical
presence in crops

 

Growing in the non-tropical environment of Portugal, and in our
farms’ sandy soils, requires much less use of both fertilizers and
pesticides used for phytosanitary management. This reduces
carbon footprint (production of fertilizer) and intensity of nitrate
application, chemical presence in crops, and production costs

Higher carbon
sequestration

 

Clearing land for row crops in South America leads to the
loss of trees, which are a primary source of carbon
sequestration. In contrast, European growers are subject to
stricter environmental regulations and adopt sustainable
farming practices that prioritize forest maintenance and
conservation, resulting in a much higher carbon
sequestration the atmosphere

Avocados are far
 more water efficient
than other crops

Tree size and production · Hass avocado trees can reach heights of 15 to 30 meters and produce up to 500 avocados annually, providing an abundant source of fresh, flavorful fruits

Water efficiency · Per kg or calorie produced, avocados are far more water efficient than the main crops grown in Portugal, such as almonds and olives

Avocados are a heart-healthy
superfood

Avocados are a heart-healthy superfood

A single 50g serving
of avocado contains:

20mg vitamins & minerals
3g of fiber
5g of good monounsaturated fats
No sugar, sodium or cholesterol
A proven superfood

A single 50g serving of avocado provides 80 calories, nearly
20 vitamins and minerals, and 3g of fiber, all crucial for a
balanced diet.

Certified heart-healthy

A single serving of avocados contains 5g of monounsaturated
fats which is a ‘good’ fat that enhances nutrient absorption,
including Vitamin A, D, K and E, and is linked to improved blood
cholesterol levels.

Leading sustainable agriculture by managing
and exploiting water-rich land with the highest
ESG standards

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