Mexican avocado breaks world record with gigantic guacamole bowl
The Mexican avocado industry set a new Guinness World Record with the largest guacamole bowl ever produced, said the Avocado Institute of Mexico.
Weighing 6.8 metric tons, the record was achieved in two and a half hours, bringing together more than 1,000 local producers and community members in Tancítaro, Michoacán, during the 13th annual Avocado Festival, held on April 10.
The Avocado Institute of Mexico highlighted that the milestone occurs amidst a record season, in which Mexican avocado imports to the United States are projected to exceed 2.5 billion pounds, reinforcing the country’s position as the only origin capable of supplying the US market year-round on a large scale.
Much more than a guacamole bowl
Although the record is historic, its true significance lies in what it demonstrates about Michoacán: that this region remains the undisputed heart of global avocado production and export.
"This achievement reflects the collective strength of our industry, from producers to the teams that ensure quality and efficiency throughout the entire supply chain," said Raúl Martínez, president of APEAM. "It represents the unity, discipline, and hard work that define how we operate every day, as well as the dedication we share to achieve new milestones.”
The title returned to Tancítaro after two years in Peribán's hands, which had set the previous mark of 4,972 metric tons in 2022.
*Main Photograph Avocado Institute of Mexico.
The second edition of the Global Avocado Summit will be held on November 11, 2026, at the Monticello Casino Events Center in Santiago, Chile. Organized by the Chilean Avocado Committee and Yentzen Group, the meeting seeks to bring together the main players in a growing industry.
The event has established itself as a key space for addressing commercial and sustainability issues in the industry, bringing together producers, exporters, buyers, certifiers, and innovators to analyze the sector’s challenges and opportunities.
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