"A Dallas market is celebrating after setting a Guinness World Record for the largest fruit display after gathering nearly 87,000 pounds of avocados. According to the market, the display took 7 hours to set up," the USA Today says.

"El Rio Grande Latin Market broke the record after setting up an avocado display that weighed in at a whopping 86,764 pounds. The market teased the record-breaking news leading up to the announcement and later posted a time-lapse video of workers setting up the display, located at 3035 Buckner Blvd. in Dallas.

"“Everything Grande in Texas isn't just about avocados," Gladys Marquez of El Rio Grande said in the release. "It's about bringing our community together. In addition to celebrating the avocado, we'll also be raising awareness about the importance of access to nutritious foods."

"The largest fruit display weighs 39,355.5 kg (86,764 lb), and was achieved by El Rio Grande Latin Market (USA) in Dallas, Texas, USA, on 3 May 2024," the Guinness World Records says.

"The display of 301,000 avocados was created to celebrate the Mexican-American cultural holiday Cinco de Mayo, which takes place 5 May every year."

"“Everything Grande in Texas isn't just about avocados – it's about bringing our community together. In addition to celebrating the avocado, we'll also be raising awareness about the importance of access to nutritious foods,” El Rio marketing director Gladys Marquez said in the news release," the Dallas Observer says.

“We recognize that access to fresh, healthy food is a challenge for many people in our community. Throughout this campaign, we are doing more than breaking records – we're supporting our local economy and strengthening our community.”

"The 260,292 avocados that make up the massive display will be distributed to all the company's stores across North Texas and sold for five for $1."

"A grocery store in Dallas is the holder of a new record for the largest fruit display in the world. El Rio Grande Latin Market on Buckner Boulevard in Dallas had 260,292 avocados on display on Friday," the Fox 4 News says.

"The entire display weighed 86,764 pounds, which was good for a Guinness World Record. It beat the previous record of 77,365 pounds.

"El Rio Grande Market says they started working on the idea for the display back in January. Students at Truitt Elementary created artwork for the celebration. Bryan Adams folklorico and mariachi teams and the Skyline High marching band performed at the event as well. The display was part of a massive event to celebrate Cinco de Mayo."

"A grocery store in Texas broke a Guinness World Record by gathering more than 311,000 avocados into a single display," the UPI says.

"The El Rio Grande Latin Market in Dallas celebrated the Cinco de Mayo by amassing 86,764 pounds of avocados into the world's largest fruit display.

"The display was set up on Friday and kept in place over the weekend so Cinco de Mayo revelers could visit the record-breaking avocado collection and pose for photos."

"The market surpassed the previous record with a staggering 260,292 avocados, weighing in at 86,764 pounds. Following this remarkable feat, the market treated shoppers to a fantastic deal, offering five avocados for just USD 1," the Fresh Produce MEA says.

"The display at El Rio Grande Latin Market eclipsed the previous record held by 77,000 pounds of Del Monte bananas in Westmont, Illinois, which stood since 2022. The market’s accomplishment drew attention and applause, but it also sparked some controversy.

"Local organizations raised concerns about the event, particularly regarding food accessibility in the state. Texas grapples with numerous food deserts, with 58 out of 258 counties meeting the USDA’s criteria. These areas lack access to fresh produce and are underserved by large grocery stores."

"A grocery store in Texas broke a Guinness World Record by gathering more than 311,000 avocados into a single display. The El Rio Grande Latin Market in Dallas celebrated the Cinco de Mayo by amassing 86,764 pounds of avocados into the world's largest fruit display," the Yahoo.com says.

"The display was examined by a Guinness World Records adjudicator and confirmed to be the largest in the world. The display was set up on Friday and kept in place over the weekend so Cinco de Mayo revelers could visit the record-breaking avocado collection and pose for photos."

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