Hass Avocado Board: 20 Years of “Making it Happen”
Avocados are a household staple today, but that didn’t happen overnight. Over the past 20 years, the Hass Avocado Board has been determined to make avocados America’s most popular fruit and it’s working! The avocado market in the United States has boomed to more than $7 billion in retail dollars in 2021. Per capita consumption has increased by more than 278% since 2000, growing from 2.26 lbs. to an astonishing 8.55 lbs. per capita in 2021. Thanks to the grit, determination, and belief among industry visionaries that a “rising tide would float all boats,” these achievements have been overseen by the industry in collaboration, not competition. HAB remains the only independent avocado organization that equips the entire industry for success by representing avocado growing and importing countries of Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia, as well as growers who produce avocados right here in the United States.
From achievements in nutrition research to industry data & information, from quality improvement to the BOLD leadership development program, the story of HAB is one centered on being a catalyst for action and a reason for all in the industry to be confident about a bright future.
We invite you to learn more about HAB’s history and our vision for the future of the avocado industry here in the U.S.
The success of HAB can be attributed to many hardworking members of the Hass avocado industry who have championed its mission. If that’s you or someone you know, we encourage you to submit a nomination to our “Making it Happen” awards to help celebrate 20 years of success and collective impacts!
Other Happenings
First Study Links Eating Avocados to Reduced Risk for Developing Diabetes Among Hispanics Included in the Study
Over a lifetime, US adults have a 40% chance of developing type 2 diabetes. The odds are even higher for Hispanic or Latino adults. A new study on eating fresh avocados and the risk for developing diabetes in US Adults with Hispanic ancestry.
Streaming Webinar Highlights Key Takeaways from World Avocado Congress
Stream an on-demand webinar to hear highlights from HAB’s four presentations at the World Avocado Congress.
A “BOLD” Class of Leaders Step Forward to Help Steer the Future of the Avocado Industry
Emerging leaders across the supply chain complete HAB’s BOLD program to be better prepared to take the industry forward. Learn about how a briefing with the USDA helped them be ready to serve on a board.
While the concept of data sharing is as old as HAB itself, in the early days, the quality was hampered by the pervasive mistrust among the HAB partners. Yet, over time as collaboration and cooperation evolved, so did the credibility and quality of the data inputs. The key players saw the value and built the Avocado Volume and Inventory System (AVIS) which became a widely successful global industry intelligence engine providing invaluable information related to U.S. avocado supply, inventory and sales.