Hass Avocado Board Announces Move to New Online Nomination and Voting Process as Search Begins to Fill Ten Seats

March 1, 2023 Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) kicks off 2023 nominations today with an announcement of open seats and news of moving its process online. Between now and March 31, eligible Hass Avocado producers and importers can nominate themselves or others at for one of ten, three-year terms opening on the Board this November – six open seats for producers, four for importers.

Avocado Sales Elevated by Higher Prices During Third Quarter Holidays

February 2, 2023 Hass Avocado Board

A recent holiday retail recap published by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) indicated increased dollar sales during summer holidays, including Father’s Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

New Hass Avocado Board Executive Committee Announced for 2023 Board Year

December 14, 2022 Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has announced its newly-elected executive committee board members that will be serving for the 2023 board year. 

The Hass Avocado Board Makes “Bold” Moves In 2022

December 5, 2022 Hass Avocado Board

As the booming $7 billion avocado industry in the U.S. is continually navigating opportunities as well as challenges that impact its future, emerging leaders are stepping forward and investing their passion and time for the betterment of the whole industry through the Hass Avocado Board’s Board Leadership Development (BOLD) program . With one inaugural class graduated and the second class of twelve seated and soon to finish the curriculum in March 2023, the fresh avocado industry follows closely the growing promise tied to participants and their path forward to board participation and beyond.

New Study Highlights Evolution in Avocado Seasonality

November 15, 2022 Hass Avocado Board

Avocados continue to grow in popularity and are purchased year-round in the United States. However, new data suggests seasonal influences impact retail sales of avocados, driven by supply chain dynamics and shopper purchase behaviors. These influences have steered the category into an evolution of seasonality over the past four years.