Colombia Avocado Board

Colombia Avocado Elects New Directors Will Provide Strategic Support to Enhance Domestic Strategy

December 8, 2024 Colombia Avocado Board

Since receiving approval to enter the U.S. market in 2017, Colombian avocados have seen significant growth in imports. In 2023, approximately 30 million pounds were shipped to the U.S., and projections for 2024 indicate a substantial increase to 95 million pounds—a 216% year-over-year rise. This growing volume offers retailers the opportunity to expand their programs and explore new possibilities with high-quality avocados from Colombia. …

Colombia Avocados Anticipate Significant Volume Growth in Q4

November 5, 2024 Colombian Avocados

At the 2024 Annual Meeting, The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) announced that an estimated 30 million pounds of Colombian avocados are projected to be shipped to the U.S. market in Q4-2024. This new milestone for Q4 follows a record-breaking summer travel season and highlights the strong upward trend in Colombian Hass avocado export to the U.S. By the end of 2024, exports are projected to reach approximately 95 million pounds for the calendar year, a significant increase from the 30 million pounds reported by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service in 2023. …

Colombia Avocados Continue to Grow in U.S. Market Presence

May 22, 2024 Colombia Avocado Board

Colombia, a global supplier of Hass avocados is currently at the peak of its traviesa season.  The traviesa season typically runs April through August and can peak anytime between May and June. …

Colombia Avocado Board Elects Two New Board Members

December 18, 2023 Colombia Avocado Board

Last month, the Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) met at their annual meeting to elect two new directors to its Board of Directors. The new members will be vital in growing awareness and consumption of Colombian avocados in the United States market. …

Colombia Avocados Hires Manuel Michel as New Executive Director

July 17, 2023 Colombia Avocado Board

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) is excited to announce the hiring of industry leader Manuel Michel as their new executive director. Michel assumes the role July 17 and takes the reins from William Watson who has been acting director and was instrumental in the establishment of the organization. …