Migros Bio Avocados
Label: Migros Organic Guidelines


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Hello, I think Migros and its companies should take avocados out of their range. It comes from far too far away (transportation) and, according to the TV report, the population in the countries of origin is running out of water because growing it requires so much water. We need to reduce CO2 and not just neutralize it. In addition, arable land is being destroyed to feed the population and some people are starving.
And do you want to remove bananas, coffee, oranges and many other products from sale? It's best to only put the products in your shopping cart that you can reconcile with your personal conscience, so that other consumers can also get an avocado in Migros if they want to make their own guacamole. CO2 footprints are very individual. I like to eat an avocado or banana, but I can't remember the last time I was on an airplane.
Hello danielzeller, thank you very much for your message. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us. Migros places various requirements on its suppliers. Our avocado suppliers are Global GAP certified and integrated into a social standard process such as BSCI (BSCI = Business Social Compliance Initiative) or equivalent standards. Our suppliers are carefully selected on the basis of the above basic requirements. Occupational safety, correct remuneration, etc. and the quality of the products play an important role here. Thanks to the long-term partnerships we maintain with our suppliers, they are very familiar with our requirements and are also aware of specific issues such as sustainability. We are aware that certificates cannot provide answers to all challenges, particularly in the area of sustainability. We are therefore working on developing site- and product-specific solutions where necessary. In some cases, this involves far-reaching changes and measures that go beyond the usual market standards. Achieving improvements also requires understanding and know-how on the part of producers. This process takes a lot of time and must be pursued over the long term. This is the only way to achieve far-reaching, comprehensive sustainability. One example of such a far-reaching solution is the model project in collaboration with the WWF (you can find more details here). At the same time, we are aware of this water issue and need to develop solutions. Accordingly, we are working with suppliers and our sustainability department to get to the bottom of this issue. We are currently unable to provide you with any further information. However, we do not consider it expedient to ban these products from our shelves, as they are still in high demand. Best regards, your M-Infoline team
That's exactly how it is.
So do you want to prevent people in their country of origin from being able to develop and use a sector that is economically important to them?
In order to achieve a balance in water resources, we would have to curb population growth in many countries. If we ignore this aspect, even deliberate renunciation will be of little use - because if the world population grows from 10 to 100 billion people, our planet will not be able to bear this burden.
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I love guacamole, so on 13.7.22 I bought an organic avocado 'ready to eat'. It already felt a bit hard, so I kept my appetite in check so that it could 'ripen'. Today, 19.7, I wanted to try it. One half was just enough to twist it around the stone and loosen it. However, the stone remained stubbornly stuck in the other half. It couldn't be removed with the knife trick either. The flesh is also hard and bland. As if it were still unripe, so not suitable for consumption. I would like to get another, riper one as a replacement. Do I have to take the inedible leftovers to customer service? Or will you send me a credit note?
Hello Auntyjet, thank you for letting us know about the avocado. We always try to offer fruit that is as "ripe to eat" as possible at the point of sale so that the creamy, tender flesh and nutty aroma can be fully appreciated. We try to guarantee quality on the one hand by setting clear requirements for our suppliers and on the other hand by carrying out strict checks on incoming goods. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to get avocados onto the shelves at the optimum degree of ripeness. On the one hand, the goods should arrive in our stores ripe and full of flavor, on the other hand, they must be easy to transport and must not spoil just a few days after being sold. These are two very different requirements. What's more, defects are not always visually recognizable. Best regards, your M-Infoline team
Your reasons are understandable to me. However, if I buy an avocado that is 'ready to eat' and then store it at home (not in the fridge) after 6 days, I either expect it to be good to eat at least then, or already gone. This one was neither. It was still mostly hard and I had to compost a good half of the flesh. 😮💨
A big thank you goes to Michael Tobler from M-Infoline for the voucher he sent me as compensation for my inconvenience. 😊
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Why is the origin not declared in the app?
Hello Bruno_68, thank you for your question. The reason is because the origin can change weekly, depending on the product. That's why we don't currently indicate the origin in the app. We currently source organic avocados from Spain. Best regards, your M-Infoline team
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Hello! Every time I buy organic avocados, they are already black inside. It's really discouraging, especially at the price they are. Isn't it possible to sell them less ripe?
Hello Basile, thank you for your message. We fully understand the inconvenience of buying avocados that spoil prematurely, and apologize for any inconvenience caused. At Migros, we always try to offer ready-to-eat avocados wherever possible, so that the creaminess of the flesh and the subtle nutty flavour can be fully developed. We try to guarantee this quality both by imposing clear guidelines on our suppliers and by carrying out strict checks on incoming goods. Generally speaking, ready-to-eat avocados are very sensitive, and internal discoloration of the flesh can occur for a variety of reasons. In general, however, whatever the cause of the discoloration, it is still possible to cut off the blackened part, and the rest can be eaten without concern. Obviously, this depends on the overall condition of the fruit. In general, products of unsatisfactory quality can be returned to the customer service department of the nearest Migros store, where they will be replaced or the purchase price refunded. Best regards, your M-Infoline team
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At least the avocados don't come by plane. That's something. Nevertheless, is it necessary to import them from South America? In my opinion, they should only be available when they are in season in Europe and not all year round. I'm always happy when they come from Spain, otherwise I don't usually buy them.
Hello tnaegelin, thank you for your post. Migros has the principle of always sourcing a product from the geographically closest destination. Of course, availability and the high quality and product safety we demand must be guaranteed. It is crucial that the origin of Migros products is clearly declared so that every customer has the freedom to decide whether or not to buy them. You can find additional information on Migros' commitment to people, animals and nature at https://generation-m.migros.ch/de.html We take our responsibility towards the environment seriously. For example, wherever possible we ensure that our goods are transported by ship. However, it is also our obligation to offer the widest possible range of customers good products at reasonable prices. We understand your desire to only find fruit from Europe on the shelves. However, Migros sees it as its duty to meet the needs and wishes of a wide range of customers. Kind regards, your M-Infoline team
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Can you tell me exactly where your avocados come from? And what the ecological balance looks like, for example with regard to water in that region? Are there any guarantees that your organic avocados are not sprayed? Thank you very much in advance for your information!
Hello kurtb, thank you for your inquiry. Migros sources the main quantities of avocados from Spain, Chile and Peru. We source avocados from around 15 suppliers in these regions, with ripening and quality control taking place in Switzerland. We work closely with the producers at the origin and visit them regularly on site. As with all fruit and vegetable producers, the GlobalGAP requirements apply to avocados. This globally recognized standard stands for good agricultural practice, occupational safety and hygiene. This means that GlobalGAP-certified farms must also meet high requirements in the areas of water, in particular optimized water use, worker health and safety and "integrated pest management". You can find more information about GlobalGAP here: http://www.globalgap.org/de/what-we-do/general-faqs/index.html In addition to the GlobalGAP requirement, all suppliers have signed the BSCI Code of Conduct and are therefore committed to complying with the relevant requirements in the area of social responsibility (BSCI = Business Social Compliance Initiative). The requirements include, for example, occupational safety for plantation workers, correct remuneration and working hours as well as the prohibition of child labor. Our suppliers are carefully selected on the basis of these basic requirements and then checked on a risk basis. Of course, quality also plays an important role. Thanks to the long-term partnerships we maintain with our suppliers, they know our requirements well and are aware of specific issues such as sustainability. Our suppliers are carefully selected based on the basic requirements. Quality naturally also plays an important role here. Thanks to the long-term partnerships we maintain with our suppliers, they are very familiar with our requirements and are also aware of specific issues such as sustainability. The inspections of the above-mentioned standards are carried out by accredited, independent certification bodies. This guarantees credibility. Migros also commissions its own expert opinions on selected topics. Migros Bio: No synthetic chemical pesticides or mineral fertilizers are used in organic farming. This means that only natural aids are used. This is gentle on the soil and promotes biodiversity. The inspection is carried out by independent, accredited bodies. Best regards, your M-Infoline team
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If the organic avocados are imported from overseas, are they flown in or transported by ship?
Sali valsalzgeber, thank you for your question. Migros generally refrains from flying organic goods. Transports from overseas are carried out exclusively by ship. Kind regards, your M-Infoline team
Hello, still Avos from Perú, Chile, or Mexico? People there have no water because of Avos productions. Please avoid Avos from Mexico, Perú, and Chile. Look at Pinochet in 1981. Avos are not sustainable in South America!!!! Buy them from Sicily, Italy, THANK YOU
Hello Bluekatze909, thank you for your question. Migros also does not want to tolerate poor working conditions, illegal employment, child labor or water shortages in agricultural cultivation. Migros therefore exerts influence through standards, contracts and appropriate local controls. It is important to know that Migros does not only look at social standards for label products, e.g. Max Havelaar. The producers of avocados from Spain, Chile and Peru must always meet the internationally accepted social standards. Specifically, Migros does the following:
- All our suppliers are familiar with Migros' General Terms and Conditions of Purchase. These include, among other things, that they must comply with legal requirements.
- All suppliers have signed the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct and thus undertake to Migros to comply with the legal requirements in the area of working conditions (link to the amfori Code)
- All suppliers in Peru and other countries must meet internationally accepted social standards and are audited by independent local auditors. Migros works mainly with the amfori BSCI standard. However, Migros also accepts other internationally recognized labour standards: https://www.amfori.org/content/amfori-bsci
- All suppliers / producers are audited according to GlobalG.A.P. (GlobalG.A.P. = Global Good Agricultural Practices): https://www.globalgap.org/uk_en/for-producers/globalg.a.p./integrated-farm-assurance-ifa/crops/
While the GlobalG.A.P. standard includes requirements for cultivation, food safety, environmental protection, occupational safety and hygiene, the amfori BSCI requirements regulate appropriate working conditions in agricultural production (e.g. worker representatives, complaints procedures, employment contracts, no child labor, minimum wages, etc.). Best regards, your M-Infoline team
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