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AFM culture

This is a map of our culture—why we choose to be here, giving our all day in and day out, as well as the high standards we set for our work and ourselves. You’re a part of this team because you are among the best in the industry and being able to reach our full potential begins by trusting in ourselves and in others. With this guide as a foundation, your passion, expertise, and ingenuity will take the front seat. Most importantly, it’s an inspirational guide to getting the most from your Avocados From Mexico journey

Purpose

This is the magic that makes us tick and what gives avocados from Mexico personality and soul. It is what gives meaning to the work we do, day in and day out, and shapes our impact on the world. Every email, brainstorm, or coffee chat is a service to our broader purpose.

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nurture hearts

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live life deliciously

How many people can say their work helps people live healthier and happier? We can! Avocados From Mexico brings joy and goodness to everyone every day through our passion for our healthy, delicious fresh fruit. Avocados are good for the body and the soul because they bring people together. More than simply filling a hungry belly, Avocados from Mexico celebrates coming together to live deliciously in the moment.

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MANTRA

If our responsibility is why we exist and our purpose is why we matter, our mantra is how they come together to guide us. It is the rallying cry for our people; a proclamation for employees to stand behind and feel proud of the work that they do. It states

“We nurture hearts to live life deliciously by crafting the most vibrant, beloved, and innovative produce brand in the world to creatively and efficiently drive demand and passion for avocados from Mexico in the U.S.”

This philosophy and attitude allow our company, hand in hand with APEAM and MHAIA, to break industry boundaries, achieve lofty goals, and accelerate avocado demand.

Company values

To us, values aren’t lip service; they’re how we bring our responsibility and purpose to life. You can see our values shine through our work and how good we are to one another.

Our values are the guiding principles by which we make decisions. It’s how we collectively agree to operate, behave, and interact with one another. Like water and sunshine, our values are uncomplex. Yet, they’re the most impactful business assets we’ve got.

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ALL FOR ONE
INNOVATION
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SMART PERFORMANCE
SPARK THE GOOD VIBES

Trust and respect empower us to be our very best. Always. 

If our responsibility is why we exist and our purpose is why we matter, our mantra is how they come together to guide us. Like the seed of an avocado, it’s the origin of where good things grow.

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DEVELOP THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE INDUSTRY

We hire people who inspire us and never stop investing in them, personally and professionally, so that we never stop improving.

Lead by example

We hire people who inspire us and never stop investing in them, personally and professionally, so that we never stop improving.

TRUST AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER

We hire people who inspire us and never stop investing in them, personally and professionally, so that we never stop improving.

NEVER COMPROMISE INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY

We hire people who inspire us and never stop investing in them, personally and professionally, so that we never stop improving.

Like guacamole, our individual flavors are our recipe for success.

We recognize and respect our differences—they’re what make us so successful! As category leaders, we’re looking to drive the industry, not dominate it; we’re making the best bowl of guac, not just the biggest.

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UNLEASH THE POWER OF COLLABORATION

We encourage feedback and challenge one another respectfully to find the very best collaborative solutions. Our biggest moments are driven by a team, not an individual.

EMBRACE AND EMPOWER DIVERSE THINKING

We are proud to be a melting pot of fresh perspectives and personalities that are always trying to do what has never been done before.

FOSTER A CULTURE OF LEARNING

We support those who strive to never stop learning and encourage new thinking because we believe that continuous education is the key to turning barriers into solutions.

ACT AS A RESPONSIBLE CATEGORY LEADER

We represent so much more than just our company and our brand. We are a culture. For that, we operate with the intention of expanding our footprint and making people fall in love with our fruit.

Innovation is great, but strategy is king.

Demanding excellence in creative marketing is key to cultivating the pathway to our success. We measure everything we do because the drive for high performance and holding ourselves accountable through measurable results will get us where we dream of going.

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ARE THE STRATEGIC CATEGORY CATALYST

We prioritize developing a long-term, holistic strategy and an intelligent marketing foundation with the purpose of creating sustained, steady growth.

BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF BRAND BUILDING

Only our passion could build a brand in a brand-less category because we believe strong brands ignite passion, inspire minds, and push through boundaries.

PRIORITIZE QUALITY TO DRIVE PERFORMANCE

We focus on the big picture by prioritizing the projects that have the greatest impact on our business and using our time and capital most efficiently.

MEASURE EVERYTHING

We measure everything (including ourselves) to drive performance and ensure that everything we create always exceeds expectations.

We never settle.

We are curious-minded and have a relentless passion for disruption that delivers results. Our ideas are constantly evolving. We’ve broken the produce marketing mold before, and we’ll do it again. 

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BREAK THE PRODUCE MOLD

We love our produce industry but like to see beyond it by bringing the best of CPG to fresh. With that, we purposely challenge conventional thinking to continue doing what no one else has done.

INNOVATE FOR IMPACT

Innovation is in our DNA, and we nurture it in our daily life at AFM. We understand that good innovation comes with a risk but, when successful, is the best way to move the needle. We want new ideas to impact and build our future, not the ones that shine for a day.

ARE TRAILBLAZERS AND MAKE IT COUNT

We have a competitive spirit and pride ourselves on being first in many ways in our industry. That gives us an edge, but to keep it, we must always focus our innovative efforts on winning strategies that matter most to our business.

FAIL FORWARD

The path to successful innovation is defined by the courage of trying new things, experiment, and test. Though we may falter along the way, our learnings will make us stronger. When needed, we will take baby steps, but when ready, we will scale and conquer.

Mexicanity is in our name, so it’s part of our every day.

It means working hard, living vibrantly, and spreading positivity in everything we do. We believe there’s fun in everything –and we know where to find it–because the world can always use a little more joy. 

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Work hard and celebrate our wins

We know winning is contagious, so we take time to acknowledge one another’s contributions to our combined success and encourage working together to create a tradition of winning.

BELIEVE ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING

We take our work very seriously because we take so much pride in what we do. But if we take ourselves too seriously, we’ll lose sight of why we do it. Attitude is everything.

FIND FUN ANYWHERE

We choose to find fun in everything we do and everywhere we are. Our work, our company, and our brand reflect the good times we strive to inspire in our people and everyone else around us.

SPREAD THE MAGIC OF MEXICANITY

We believe so much in celebrating good times that we created our own word: Mexicanity. By working hard, living vibrantly, and celebrating through positiveness, we can bring the spirit of Mexicanity to life and share it with the world.

WHAT IS MEXICANITY?

We stay true to our company and brand essence by sharing and spreading the vibrant magic of Mexicanity, the celebration of meaningful good times, and a positive connection to our Mexican origin.

Mexicanity is COLORFUL, FUN, BOLD and FRESH. A non-stop celebration of family and friends and the gateway for AFM to share our positiveness to the whole world.

See what Mexicanity means to us!

CULTURE COMMITTEE

Our employees offer unique talents, creative ideas, and colorful personalities that add as much flavor to our company as our avocados do. By embracing our diversity and practicing inclusion, we are able to share ideas that improve our culture and our brand. To share what one another has to offer, AFM's culture committee has different subcommittees. Click on the boxes in the graphic below to learn more about each subcomittee.

  • FUN TIMES
  • MEASUREMENT (BUDGET)
  • INTERNAL MARKETING
  • COMMUNITY AND CAUSES
  • EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION
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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION

Our staff is composed of a diverse team of individuals who each add something special to the mix—not unlike the ingredients in the world’s best bowl of guacamole. We’re made up of individuals of many different nationalities, and women comprise more than half of our workforce. We believe that everyone has something unique to offer, regardless of who they are or where they come from. That’s why we urge our employees to voice new, innovative ideas, ensure that everyone is heard, and celebrate every win (no matter how small) as a team.

Employee Recognition

This committee organizes active, engaging challenges to promote living a healthy lifestyle - one of the main pillars of our brand.

Community Involvement

This committee focuses on creating a better tomorrow by giving back to the community. We support underprivileged students at a local school in Dallas by contributing to food, book, and toy drives and by hosting events at the school.

Internal Marketing

This committee is focused on communicating the company culture, swag, office-culture design, and spreading our company culture within.

Health and Wellness

This committee organizes active, engaging challenges to promote living a healthy lifestyle - one of the main pillars of our brand.

Fun Times Committee

They find opportunities for employees to have fun, connect, and engage in companywide events.

Measurement (Budget)

Manages and keeps track of the Culture Committee goals and budget.