New Hass Avocado Board Film Captures the Impact and Value of Strategic Promotion    

October 22, 2024 Hass Avocado Board

A new film about the avocado industry’s success at driving demand nationwide documents the local as well as global impact of the national marketing program led by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) since its inception over 20 years ago. Independent researchers from the University of California, Davis found strategic promotion helped drive over 260% growth of U.S. avocado consumption while all fresh fruit consumption only rose by 9% during the same timeframe. Growers in California and the surrounding communities that benefit from their business activity have a lot to celebrate as researchers found evidence that with continued investment in research and marketing, the industry is poised for even more growth.

Avocado Sales Back to Record-Breaking Highs During Q2 Holidays

September 8, 2024 Hass Avocado Board (HAB)

Second quarter holidays generated the highest growth rates in 2024 according to the most recent Avocado Holiday Retail Recap created by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB). Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day and Father’s Day sold a combined 154.6 million units, generating $191.6 million in dollar sales, a $32.4 million increase in dollar sales versus 2023.

 Q4 Holidays Add Millions to Hass Avocado Retail Sales   

April 8, 2024 Hass Avocado Board

Shoppers embraced festive avocado dishes during the fourth quarter holidays. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve weeks generated higher avocado dollar sales compared to 2022, according to the recently released avocado sales recap from Hass Avocado Board (HAB). Avocado volume and dollar sales during Christmas week grew +3%, adding +1.2 million units and +$1.3 million to the category.

USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees

March 8, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Hass Avocado Board to fill seats for eight members whose terms expire Oct. 31, 2024. Nomination applications are due April 1. Appointed members will serve three-year terms beginning Nov. 1, 2024, and ending Oct. 31, 2027.

Hass Avocado Board Launches 2024 Online Nominations, Invites Industry Leaders to Shape The Future of Avocado Success

March 4, 2024 Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) initiates the 2024 nominations, announcing the availability of open seats. Between now and April 1, eligible Hass avocado producers and importers can nominate themselves or others at HassAvocadoBoard.com/nominations for one of eight three-year terms opening on the Board this November—four open seats for producers and four importers.