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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
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Oct 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture established an Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California. CAC staff immediately informed USDA of inconsistencies in the quarantine, which led USDA to remove Hass avocado from the host list.
Oct 15, 2023
The deadline to submit ballots for the CAC 2023 General Election is October 25. The election is for one producer member seat and one producer alternate member seat in each of CAC’s five districts. One handler member seat and one handler alternate member seat also are available.
Jul 25, 2023
The Summer 2023 issue of From the Grove is now available on the California avocado growers’ website.
Jul 14, 2023
The California Avocado Commission is currently accepting nominations for the CAC Board of Directors. The nomination period for the 2023 General Election will end August 28. Learn more.
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May 14, 2023
The presentation from the California Avocado Commission's series of annual meetings is now available. The presentation provides an overview of the current state of the industry and the priorities of the Marketing, Production Research and Industry Affairs teams.
May 7, 2023
The California Avocado Commission is seeking candidates for its board of directors’ public member position. This volunteer position — which will run through October 31, 2024 — provides the member with an opportunity to represent the community and have a voice in the future of the California avocado industry.
May 7, 2023
The California Avocado Commission currently has two alternate producer seats available on the CAC Board of Directors. The available positions are for districts 3 and 4 with the terms of office ending October 31, 2023.
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Apr 30, 2023
The latest issue of the California Avocado Commission’s quarterly From the Grove is now available online.
Apr 28, 2023
The California Avocado Commission’s annual grower crop survey plays a critical role in helping the Commission assess the industry’s overall productivity and better understand and address the challenges growers face. By completing the survey, California avocado growers can help the Commission fine tune the California crop estimate.
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Apr 13, 2023
The California Avocado Commission encourages stakeholders to attend the upcoming CAC 2023 Annual Meetings where they can meet CAC’s new leadership team, learn more about the 2023 marketing campaign and gain insight into the grower-focused priorities of the Production Research and Industry Affairs teams.