Heavy volumes of avocado imports are expected in the U.S. in 2023, which has industry experts anticipating a more saturated market than the avocado-lite 2022. Avocado packer and marketer Index Fresh is working to keep California growers informed and positioned to benefit from the best possible pricing windows amid potentially crowded market conditions.

Calavo Growers Inc. announced its new sustainability strategy and 2030 goals. Built on four pillars — climate action, social responsibility, sustainable agriculture and sound governance — the company's strategy is designed to focus its efforts on the environmental, social and governance issues that matter most.

The Hass Avocado Board announced four newly elected executive committee board members who will be serving for the 2023 board year: importer Jorge Hernandez of London Fruit as chairperson; California producers C.J. Shade as vice chairperson and Susan Pinkerton as secretary; and importer Sergio Chavez from CalMich Produce as treasurer.

Earlier this week the Colombia Avocado Board met, electing new officers to its board of directors. The newly elected officers, together with other members of CAB, will be instrumental in cultivating the business expansion of Colombian avocados in the U.S. market.

New to the nine-member board of directors are:

Serving two-year terms:

As the booming $7 billion avocado industry in the U.S. is continually navigating opportunities as well as challenges that impact its future, emerging leaders are stepping forward and investing their passion and time for the betterment of the whole industry through the Hass Avocado Board’s Board Leadership Development (BOLD) program.

Calavo Growers entered into a brand licensing partnership with General Mills as the exclusive manufacturer of the Old El Paso brand of refrigerated, fresh guacamole and salsas in the U.S. market. This new line of products launched in fall 2022, features proprietary recipes and is currently available to grocery, mass and convenience channels nationwide.