27 Feb 2023
According to Avocados Australia’s “FACTS AT A GLANCE” figures, in FY2021-22 Australians consumed 4.76kg of avocados per person, this was a significant increase on the previous year’s figure.
“It’s clear that consumers took advantage of the lower prices experienced this year and ate more avocado,” said John Tyas, CEO of Avocados Australia. “Avocados aren’t like confectionery. If you eat a little more avocado, you don’t need to feel guilty as you are having more of something that’s healthy and nutritious.”
According to a 2022 Avocado Nutrition and Health report1 published by Hort Innovation this year, studies have shown that people who regularly eat avocado have a lower Body Mass Index (BMI), a smaller waist and less weight gain over time. This year an expert roundtable recommended a serving size of 75g, or half a medium avocado. This is an increase on a previous recommendation of 50g. So for those of you who ate more avocado you don’t need to feel guilty.
“It is great news that Australians are eating more avocado as that means consumers are benefiting from avocado’s health-giving properties,” Mr Tyas said.
“Our facts at a glance figures are a great reference for our growers, or anyone wanting to see how our industry is performing.”
“The domestic consumption increase is a welcome trend considering that production is also expected to increase,” Avocados Australia CEO John Tyas said.
The updated long-term forecast suggests Australia’s avocado production is expected to continue to increase to about 170,000 tonnes by 2026, more than double the 2020-21 crop.