Rules, Regulations & Policies Home / Inside HAB / Rules & Regulations Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act and Order Download PDF Bylaws of the Hass Avocado Board Download PDF AMS Guidelines Download PDF Board Policies Policies & Procedures Select a file Travel Policy Attendance Policy Board Member Governance Roles Fraud Policy Board Mentor and New Member Guidelines Code of Conduct & Ethics Policy FOIA Response Policy and Procedures Diversity Policy Board Communications Policy Grievance Policy Executive Committee Succession Planning & Onboarding Policy Nomination Procedures Qualification Notification Policy Orientation Training & Ongoing Learning Policy Third Party Information Sharing Procedures GDC Reporting Procedures for Suppliers and Marketers Transparency & Accountability Recommendations Maintaining Independence & Ensuring the Integrity of Scientific Research Health & Safety Guidelines for Meetings and Events Policy Corporate Governance Committee Functions and Responsibilities Finance Policies Policies & Procedures Select a file Accounting & Internal Controls Policies Assessment Policy Document & Email Retention Policy Organic Exemption Policy Re-Export Policy Administrative Policies Policies & Procedures Select a file Emergency Leadership Transition Management (ELTM) Policy Employee Handbook Performance Evaluation & Compensation of Executive Director Policy Federal Register Notice, Importer Associations and Assessment Computation Download PDF Association and Assessment Computation Procedures Download PDF Updates & Resources Upcoming Meetings April 3, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting May 28 & 29, 2025 HAC & HAB Meetings September 2 & 3, 2025 HAC & HAB Meetings See agenda and materials Business Support Tools Q3 Holiday Report This report offers quarterly updates on the most recent holiday retail performance for fresh avocados. Download Now Latest press release Hass Avocado Board Launches 2025 Online Nominations, Invites Industry Leaders To Shape the Future of Avocado Success MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (February 28, 2025) – Today, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) initiates the 2025 nominations, announcing the availability of open seats. Between now […] Read more HAB Happenings Advancing Avocado Science: New Research Highlights Gut Health Benefits The Avocado Nutrition Center advances science by supporting research, including a study linking daily avocado intake to changes in the gut microbiome. Read the latest HASS AVOCADO BOARD NEWSLETTERS Subscribe to HAB’s newsletters to receive industry updates straight to your inbox that will inform your decision-making process. First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Company(Required)Country(Required)United StatesOtherSpecify OtherEmail(Required) I am an...(Required)(choose at least one) Avocado Producer/Grower Avocado Packer/Handler Avocado Marketer (Importer, Exporter, Retailer, Foodservice, Marketing Association) Other (consumer, analyst, student, media, vendor, etc.) Specify OtherSubscribe me to:(Required) Hass Insights. Three emails every month with the latest new from HAB, retail studies and data insights, and key performance metrics for total produce, fruits & vegetables and avocados, plus top fruit trends and more! Hass Grower Monthly. One email every month with volume data, projections, and category data updates. CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.