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OUR VISION
To be recognized as the most-desired avocado in the world by fostering a vibrant industry.
OUR MISSION
To maximize grower returns by enhancing premium brand positioning for California avocados and improving grower sustainability.
CAC News
Aug 6, 2026
The California Avocado Commission distributed a press release in response to the situation in Michoacán. CAC President Ken Melban has been in touch with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and details remain uncertain at this time. Below is the text of the release.
California growers repeat call for new USMCA measures to curb surging Mexican avocados amid escalating security threats
Level 4 alert and suspected pest report add urgency to seasonal tariff-rate quota and restored U.S. inspections
Jul 15, 2026
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is seeking candidates for its alternate public member position. The term for this position will expire October 31, 2028. Interested candidates should submit their resumes by Monday, August 17.
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Jul 2, 2026
California avocado growers released a video as part of a broad advocacy campaign urging federal officials to put American farmers first by adopting a seasonal import policy for Mexican avocados during California’s marketing season, March to September.
Jun 16, 2026
Each year, the California Avocado Commission conducts a grower crop survey to collect data that helps the Commission more accurately predict the flow of avocados to market and fine tune the California crop estimate. Growers are encouraged to submit their crop estimates online.
May 11, 2026
The California Avocado Commission has redesigned the semi-monthly GreenSheet newsletter and will be using an upgraded email platform that allows readers to receive SMS text messages for time-sensitive alerts. In addition, the Commission will be able to customize GreenSheet alerts using grower and industry member zip codes to send targeted alerts and articles relevant to a specific growing region.
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May 7, 2026
The latest issue of the California Avocado Commission’s quarterly publication, From the Grove, is now available online.
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Apr 24, 2026
From April 14 – 16, the California Avocado Commission held a series of annual meetings across California avocado growing regions. The presentation from those meetings is now available online.
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Apr 10, 2026
The California Avocado Commission will host a series of annual meetings across California avocado growing regions on April 14 – 16 to share the latest industry updates. Growers and industry members are encouraged to attend.
Apr 8, 2026
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently completed a state-mandated referendum vote that determined the California Avocado Commission is approved to continue operations through 2031. The referendum results demonstrated strong industry support, with a clear majority of 73% of voting producers approving continuation of the Commission.
Mar 27, 2026
As the California avocado season begins, the Commission is highlighting the tremendous trade media coverage California avocados have secured through California Avocado Commission efforts. This media coverage helps build awareness of the California avocado season among retail and other trade customers and is a vehicle for communicating key industry marketing messages.