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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
Oct 31, 2026
Read the complete press release distributed by the California Avocado Commission — "American growers should not have to compete against an industry where criminal activity and illegal practices undermine fair competition."
Oct 31, 2026
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has released the 2026 California Avocado Commission General Election results. Elected individuals shall serve either one-or two-year terms ending on October 31, 2027, and October 31, 2028, respectively. The new board will be seated on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and officers for the new fiscal year will be elected at that time.
Oct 16, 2026
Two recent articles discussed the Mexican cartel's impact on the Mexican avocado industry.
Oct 8, 2026
Learn more about CAC's recent efforts in pursuit of a tariff rate quota on Mexican imports.
Sep 16, 2026
In late August, CAC released a call for research proposals to the international avocado research community. Based on the original priorities document, CAC has funded a number of projects. These projects are listed at the end of the updated research priorities document so the research community can see what has been funded, where gaps may still exist for specific priority topics, and have a general sense of what types of proposals have been successful in securing funding.
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Aug 17, 2026
The California Avocado Commission shared an op-ed published August 17 by Fox News, co-authored by Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) and chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel, both partners of the California Avocado Commission who have been supporting CAC’s efforts to secure a seasonal tariff-rate quota on Mexican avocados.
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Aug 14, 2026
The Summer 2026 issue of the California Avocado Commission’s quarterly publication, From the Grove, is now available online.
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.