Hass & Fuerte — two world-class varieties grown in Tanzania's Southern Highlands and exported to European markets.
Both varieties are grown in Tanzania's Southern Highlands at 1,500 – 2,200 m altitude. The cool temperatures build higher dry matter content, richer flavour and longer post-harvest shelf life — making Tanzanian avocados highly competitive in European retail and wholesale.
🌍 Tanzania — Southern Highlands
The world's favourite variety — grown to EU perfection.
Tanzania Hass is characterised by its pebbly skin that turns from dark green to purplish-black at peak ripeness. The flesh is dense, pale yellow-green, with a rich buttery flavour and high oil content — a result of the high-altitude, slow-ripening growing conditions of the Southern Highlands.
Our Hass avocados are harvested at a minimum of 23% dry matter, sized and graded at the packing house to EU Extra and Class I standards, and shipped in reefer containers directly to European ports of entry.
🌍 Tanzania — Southern Highlands
The classic export variety — large, smooth and buttery.
Fuerte is one of the most widely exported avocado varieties to Europe. Its smooth, thin bright-green skin remains green even when ripe — a trait that requires clear ripeness guidance in retail. The flesh is pale yellow-green, milder and slightly less oily than Hass, with a buttery, clean flavour that is well-loved in wholesale and foodservice markets.
Tanzania Fuerte benefits from the same high-altitude growing conditions as our Hass — producing larger, heavier fruit with exceptional shelf life. The main harvest season (May – September) positions Tanzania Fuerte as a reliable supply source when northern hemisphere origins are winding down.
Use this quick comparison to decide which variety best fits your channel and customer needs.
| Attribute | 🥑 Hass | 🥑 Fuerte |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Texture | Pebbly / rough | Smooth / thin |
| Skin Colour (ripe) | Dark purple-black | Stays bright green |
| Fruit Weight | 140 – 360 g | 150 – 450 g |
| Flesh | Dense, very creamy | Lighter, buttery |
| Oil Content | Higher (≥ 23% DM) | Moderate (≥ 21% DM) |
| Flavour | Rich, nutty | Mild, clean |
| Season (Tanzania) | Year-round (peak Jan–Jul) | May – September |
| Best Channel | Retail / Premium | Wholesale / Foodservice |
| Ripeness Indicator | Colour change | Yield to gentle pressure |
| Shelf Life (firm) | Up to 4 weeks at 5–8°C | Up to 5 weeks at 5–8°C |
Plan your buying programs around Tanzania's harvest windows.
| Variety | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥑 Hass | ||||||||||||
| 🥑 Fuerte |
We offer flexible packaging options configured to your channel — retail cartons, bulk loose-fill, or private label solutions.
Single-layer cartons, size-sorted by count (8–20 for Hass, 6–16 for Fuerte). Available with retailer own-brand label.
Double-layer wholesale cartons for distribution centres, importers and wholesale markets across Europe.
40ft reefer containers carrying approx. 24,000 kg net. We manage reefer settings, booking and documentation in-house.
Fast air freight available for buyers needing smaller volumes at short notice — consolidated with other certified produce.