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.

Bagged Avocados Shine During Third Quarter Holidays

January 30, 2024 Hass Avocado Board

Bagged avocados continue to emerge as a preferred choice for shoppers during holiday gatherings. A recent Avocado Holiday Retail Recap report by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) notes a rise in sales of bagged avocados during the 2023 summer holidays. Avocado sales data and shopper research also indicates a preference for bagged avocados for everyday meals and for use in recipes for seasonal gatherings.

Hass Avocado Board Announces New Executive Committee for 2024 Board Year

December 14, 2023 Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has announced its newly-elected executive committee board members for the 2024 board year. As of December 6, 2023, the following individuals are officially seated as HAB executive committee members.

U.S. Avocado Industry Steps Forward on Sustainability Journey 

November 1, 2023 Hass Avocado Board

Recognizing nearly all avocado purchasers (96%) are aware, engaged and concerned about environmental and social issues,1 the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is advancing on telling the industry’s sustainability story. Beginning on November 1st, stakeholders are invited to access The Avocado Sustainability Commitment. Healthy Food, Healthy People, Healthy Planet webinar at HassAvocadoBoard.com/webinar *live 11/1* for a timely update on consumer research conducted to date and how key findings are giving shape to the Avocado Sustainability Center.

Retailers Sell 27 Million Additional Avocados During Second Quarter Holidays

September 28, 2023 Hass Avocado Board

Spring and summer holidays generated higher avocado unit sales compared to 2022 according to the recently released holiday retail recap report from the Hass Avocado Board (HAB). Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, and Father’s Day contributed a combined 27.5M incremental avocado units versus the prior year.