Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico – Avocado producers in Jalisco are preparing to slice, smash, and season their way into history. On June 18, the region aims to secure a Guinness World Record by preparing the largest batch of guacamole ever made, targeting an impressive weight of over seven tons.
The ambitious event is scheduled to take place at the Pan-American Charros Stadium in Zapopan. Orchestrated through a collaboration between the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers of Jalisco (APEAJAL) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), the project serves as a celebration of the state’s agricultural community.
Organizers intend for the massive culinary undertaking to honor the daily dedication of local growers and showcase the deep economic and social impact of the crop within the state.
Jalisco’s upcoming attempt seeks to surpass a record currently held by Tancítaro, Michoacán – a town widely recognized as the avocado capital of the world. During their successful bid, more than 800 volunteers joined forces to create 6,800 kilograms of guacamole in two and a half hours.
To meet this steep challenge, Jalisco organizers are mobilizing a diverse team of over 600 individuals, including local producers, packers, social service providers, and enthusiastic volunteers. Among the participants are more than 300 culinary students from the International Gastronomic College who will lend their skills to the preparation. The massive culinary mix will be assembled inside a custom, stainless-steel container generously provided by the confectionery company Dulces de La Rosa.
This monumental effort highlights a highly successful industry that forms a backbone of the local economy. Saúl Medina, president of APEAJAL, explained that the initiative is designed to spotlight the hard work of individual avocado growers while reinforcing Mexico’s status as a global leader in food production.
The event aims to directly support the more than 3,200 registered avocado farmers in Jalisco, where cultivation expands across more than 44,000 officially recognized hectares. Medina noted that high-profile events like this can help local businesses penetrate new international markets and boost the overall competitiveness of the state’s agricultural exports.
The enthusiasm is shared by state leadership. Eduardo Ron Ramos, the state secretary for Rural Development, explained that the gathering is designed to uplift the public profile of the Mexican countryside, encourage healthy avocado consumption, and drive local economic growth.
He emphasized that Jalisco has firmly established itself as Mexico’s second-largest avocado producer, noting that local orchards leverage highly advanced agricultural technology to yield exceptional fruit.
The financial scale of this industry underscores why such a celebration is well-deserved. According to Mauro Garza Marín, the general coordinator for Economic Growth and Development, the avocado sector is a massive economic engine for Jalisco, generating over 350 million dollars in export revenue.
Beyond the financial returns, the industry supports families across the region by providing 20,000 direct jobs and an additional 45,000 indirect employment opportunities. The upcoming record attempt offers a unique platform to transform those impressive statistics into a proud, shared community milestone.
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