Westfalia Fruit Introduces Sustainable Dye Extraction from Avocado Byproducts

Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has unveiled a sustainable method to extract natural dyes from avocado stones. The pigment, known as perseorangin, produces eight vibrant shades ranging from light yellow to deep reddish-brown. This innovation aligns with Westfalia’s Total Crop Use strategy, aiming for 100% utilization of avocados. The natural dye is already making an impact in the fashion industry.

In addition to this development, Westfalia’s Chilean operation, as part of the Pro Tiltil Alliance, received an award under SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) for impactful community projects in Tiltil. Collaborating with nine companies, the initiative addresses local challenges through efforts like a community kitchen enabling food production and income generation, student internships, job fairs, and school support. This recognition highlights the power of partnerships in driving sustainable development and fostering positive change within the Tiltil community.