Industry
Nov 13, 2026
The latest Statewide Avocado Acreage and Condition Analysis report, compiled by Land IQ on behalf of the California Avocado Commission, is now available online.
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Nov 9, 2026
The latest issue of the California Avocado Commission’s quarterly publication, From the Grove, is now available online.
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Nov 9, 2026
On November 4, 2026 CAC President Ken Melban issued a letter to USDA Secretary Rollins raising concern regarding the recent avocado pest detections in Mexico and destruction of fruit.
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 29, 2026
The UC ANR's California Research and Innovation Roadmap is provided to new academics as part of their onboarding process and guides research, programming and investment across the state. The report relies on data from California producers — and California avocado growers are encouraged to participate.
Oct 16, 2026
Two recent articles discussed the Mexican cartel's impact on the Mexican avocado industry.
Oct 12, 2026
The World Avocado Congress 2027 will take place in Cape Town, South Africa September 6 - 9, 2027. The event brings together members of the avocado industry from across the globe, providing numerous opportunities to network and learn more about the latest advances in research and technology.
Events will include:
Oct 8, 2026
Learn more about CAC's recent efforts in pursuit of a tariff rate quota on Mexican imports.
Sep 21, 2026
On October 1, Redox Bio-Nutrients, Brokaw Nursery, and Index Fresh are hosting an Avocado Agronomy meeting to explore the potential of bringing avocado production to the northern region of California. Prospective avocado growers are invited to attend.