An avocado is a paradox.

It’s a promise of perfect, creamy texture and fresh, vibrant flavor. But for chefs, it often brings challenges: racing against ripeness, battling for consistency, and dealing with waste and labor concerns. An ingredient this essential to modern cuisine should never be a source of stress.

At Carolina Food Service, our mission is to bring high-quality, responsibly sourced food to chefs across the Carolinas. We search for partners who respect the ingredient, the people who grow it, and the professionals who use it. We look for solutions that honor the craft of cooking.

This is why we’re proud to begin providing WHOLLY® Avocado products. Their story is one we believe in.

 

The Story of the Hand

This journey begins in the orchards of Mexico. It’s a story defined by the human touch.

The 100 percent Hass avocados used for this product are not harvested by machines. They’re picked by hand. And when they reach perfect ripeness, they’re scooped by hand.

This is not a gimmick. It’s a philosophy. It’s rooted in the belief that no machine can ever replace the human touch. This process, powered by a team of over 3,400 professionals in Sabinas, Coahuila, Mexico, ensures that the authentic, chunky texture of a freshly scooped avocado is preserved.

It’s an act of respect for the fruit. The result is a product with just one ingredient: Avocado. Nothing else. No preservatives, no artificial colors, and no artificial flavors.

 

Science in Service of Nature

How can a product this pure remain fresh, safe, and ready? The answer’s not chemicals; it’s pressure.

WHOLLY® Avocado pioneered the use of High Pressure Processing (HPP) for avocados. This all-natural process uses 87,000 pounds of water pressure to eliminate naturally occurring pathogens. It’s a method that ensures food safety and guarantees freshness without using a single preservative. It locks in the flavor and texture of that perfectly hand-scooped avocado.

 

The Promise of "Always"

For you, the chef, this story ends with a solution.

The paradox of the avocado is solved. This is a product that’s always ripe and always ready. It’s a guarantee of 0% waste and 100% yield, giving you a consistent, reliable, year-round supply that puts you in control of your costs.

But more than that, it’s a tool for a safer, more efficient kitchen. It saves invaluable time and labor. It "takes the knife out of employee's hands, reducing the chance of injury and cross-contamination". It gives your team the peace of mind and the time to focus on what they do best: create.

This is the WHOLLY® Avocado story. It's a helpful solution that delivers the taste, quality, and consistency your patrons deserve. We’re proud to be the partner that brings it to your kitchen.

Ask your Carolina Food Service representative about adding WHOLLY® Hand Scooped Avocado to your next order.