Israeli Avocado
The avocado season in Israel runs from September to April, covering approximately weeks 36 to 17.
The season begins with the early green-skin variety Ettinger, followed by the main commercial varieties Hass and Pinkerton.
Reed is the final variety of the year, extending availability toward the end of the season.
Israel exports avocados primarily to Europe, including the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia supported by short transit times and strong post-harvest quality.
Availability
Hass avocados are available from mid/late October until April, weeks 42/43 to week 16. **Depending on the dry matter percentage from week to week. Class 1 and class 2 available
Packing
Hass avocados are packed in 4 kg cardboard boxes or 10 kg plastic crates. A 10 kg cardboard box is also available upon request.
Storage Temp
The recommended storage temperature for Hass avocados is 5°C, which is also the ideal shipping temperature.
Availability
Pinkerton avocados are available from November until March, weeks 44 to week 13.
Packing
Pinkerton avocados are packed in 4 kg cardboard. 3 Classes available: Class 1/ Class 2/ Premiun
Storage Temp
The recommended storage temperature for Pinkerton avocados is 5°C, which is also the ideal shipping temperature.
Availability
Ettinger avocados are available from September until December, weeks 36 to week 52.
Packing
Ettinger avocados are packed in 4 kg cardboard. 3 Classes available: Class 1/ Class 2/ Premiun
Storage Temp
The recommended storage temperature for Ettinger avocados is 5°C, which is also the ideal shipping temperature.
Availability
Fuerte avocados are available from November until March, weeks 44 to week 13.
Packing
Fuerte avocados are packed in 4 kg cardboard. 3 Classes available: Class 1/ Class 2/ Premiun
Storage Temp
The recommended storage temperature for Fuerte avocados is 5°C, which is also the ideal shipping temperature.
Availability
Reed avocados are available from March until April, weeks 9 to week 18.
Packing
Reed avocados are packed in 4 kg cardboard. 3 Classes available: Class 1/ Class 2/ Premiun
Storage Temp
The recommended storage temperature for Reed avocados is 5°C, which is also the ideal shipping temperature.
