Together with a local partner, we launched Zimbabwe’s first avocado oil processing facility in 2025. The facility converts surplus and reject avocados into crude avocado oil for international markets, creating value at origin while reducing post-harvest waste. By processing locally, the project generates additional income streams for producers and strengthens Zimbabwe’s emerging avocado value chain.

Favourable growing conditions Highland production above 1,000 metres, with suitable climate and soils and largely rainfed avocado cultivation.

Responsible and inclusive sourcing Anchored by a Rainforest Alliance–certified partner farm, with sourcing from over 200 smallholders in 2025, integrating both into structured value chains aligned with international market requirements.

Seasonal production Avocado sourcing and processing aligned with the local harvest season, with peak availability from Q2–Q3