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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
Call for California avocado growers to petition USDA to fully restore its inspection of avocados from Mexico
CAC is calling on growers to sign a petition urging the USDA to fully restore its inspection of avocados from Mexico. Since USDA unilaterally downgraded its inspection obligations by shifting orchard inspections to Mexico, detections of stem and seed weevils in packing facilities increased with APHIS acknowledging “the number of recent interceptions is notable given the infrequency of such...
California Avocado Pre-season Crop Estimate and Harvest Projections Report Available
The California Avocado Commission’s pre-season crop estimate survey has been completed. The data have been compiled into the CAC Pre-season Crop Estimate and Harvest Projections report, which is now available online. The report is based on survey responses submitted in late December/early January from eight AMRIC handlers.
CAC Accepting Nominations for Three Board Vacancies
The California Avocado Commission currently has three CAC Board of Directors vacancies — handler alternate member, District 1 alternate producer and District 5 alternate producer. All three positions will fill the vacant seats for the remainder of the term through October 31, 2025.
CAC Seeks Public Member for Board of Directors
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is seeking candidates for its public member position. The term for this position will expire October 31, 2026.
USDA Fails to Acknowledge CAC's Concerns, Finalizing Guatemala Access
The California Avocado Commission was informed on November 7, 2024 by United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service the Final Rule for the Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Hass Avocado From Guatemala Into the United States and its Associated Risk Management Document will be published in the Federal Register November 8, 2024.
CAC 2024 General Election Results
The California Department of Food and Agriculture released the final vote tally of the recently concluded 2024 CAC General Election.
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