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.

Hass Avocado Origin Colombia is Recognized as a Sustainability Leader

March 27, 2024 Corpohass

This integration into the network of sustainability leaders with a business focus, represents recognition and support for the Colombian Hass Avocado agroindustry. Avocados play an important role in the Colombia economy as the third most exported fruit by the country, generates the second-highest income, and holds the fourth position in Colombian agricultural trade with other markets.

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.

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 Avocados Proved Lucky for St. Patrick’s Day Sales

July 6, 2023 Hass Avocado Board

St. Patrick’s Day drove higher avocado volume as shown by the recently released holiday retail recap report from the Hass Avocado Board (HAB). The report details the retail dollar sales, volume, and average sale price for Hass avocados during the Big Game, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day holiday weeks.