Avocado

Located in the fertile highlands of Njombe, Tanzania Highlands Organic is developing a sustainable avocado supply chain built on local farming expertise, smallholder partnerships and access to export markets.

Avocados grown in the region benefit from favourable natural growing conditions and established farming practices, providing a strong foundation for organic production. Tanzania Highlands Organic works with both Hass and Fuerte avocado varieties and is connected to an extensive network of approximately 5,000 smallholder farmers.

Production and sourcing capacity

• Organic production potential: Avocados are grown under conditions that provide a strong foundation for organic farming. Production can be developed towards recognised organic certification through the appropriate conversion, control and certification processes.

• Certification opportunities: The supply chain has the potential to meet both EU Organic and GlobalG.A.P. requirements, depending on the farms, producer groups and certification scope.

• Established farmer network: Tanzania Highlands Organic is connected to an association of approximately 5,000 smallholder farmers producing both Hass and Fuerte avocados, offering opportunities to develop and scale sourcing.

• Organic packing facilities: A dedicated small packing house is available and can be prepared for organic certification.

• Export infrastructure: Tanzania Highlands Organic has secured access to a larger packing facility, with the capacity to handle approximately 1–2 export containers per week.

Through its collaboration with BoaVida, Tanzania Highlands Organic aims to strengthen farmer organisation, improve production and quality management, and develop reliable, traceable supply chains connecting Tanzanian avocado producers with international markets.