GreenSheet | December 16, 2021

To provide the California Avocado Commission and the growers it serves with a better perspective on the health of the California avocado industry, CAC retained the Tootelian Company to conduct a member survey. Summary findings from the report are now available on the California avocado grower website.

Members of the California avocado industry can complete free food safety training, as mandated by the U.S. Federal Department of Agriculture’s new Produce Safety rule, from the comfort of their own home or business.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program is making pandemic assistance available to cover the costs associated with organic certification and/or transitioning to organic production during the 2020, 2021 and 2002 fiscal years.

Throughout the month of November, as holiday shopping kicked into gear, the California Avocado Commission added fun new items to the online California avocado merchandise shop.

Recipes are one of the top methods for introducing consumers to the numerous ways the ever-versatile California avocado can be enjoyed and are highly sought after. Thus the California Avocado Commission partners with renowned chefs, dietitians and nutrition experts to develop noteworthy California avocado recipes for broad use across its marketing programs