<p><strong>Washington, DC</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Peruvian Avocados are returning to the U.S. for a second season and are available in grocery stores nationwide, into September. Avocados from Peru are of the Hass variety, with knobbly dark green flesh paired with a creamy and slightly nutty flavor. Peruvian Avocado Commission Chairman and CEO of Agropecuaria Las Lomas de Chilca, Enrique Camet states, “We are thrilled to be able to bring high-quality Peruvian Hass avocados to the U.S. during the spring and summer, which is the highest period of avocado consumption.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">To celebrate the arrival of avocados from Peru, the Peruvian Avocado Commission has created two new summer recipes: Quinoa-Stuffed Peruvian Avocados and Peruvian Avocado Ceviche. A one-ounce serving of avocado has 50 calories, is cholesterol- and sodium-free, and contains almost 20 vitamins the minerals.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Peruvian Avocado Commission Vice Chairman and General Manager of Giumarra Agricom International, Bruce Dowhan, states, “We are thrilled to reintroduce to the U.S. Avocados from Peru at a time when Peruvian cuisine is gaining popularity. This season, we’re excited to launch the ‘Monumental Taste’ campaign which conveys the unique heritage of Peru while leveraging the growing popularity of Peruvian cuisine in the U.S. through an integrated marketing campaign.” The “Monumental Taste” campaign was created to raise consumer awareness about Peruvian avocados at retail by use of billboards near retail outlets, radio, and in-store signage.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.avocadosfromperu.com/" target="_new"> Peruvian Avocado Commission</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
