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 Attendance Policy Board Communications Policy Board Member Governance Roles Board Mentor and New Member Guidelines Code of Conduct & Ethics Policy Corporate Governance Committee Functions and Responsibilities Diversity Policy Executive Committee Succession Planning & Onboarding Policy FOIA Response Policy and Procedures Fraud Policy GDC Reporting Procedures for Suppliers and Marketers Grievance Policy Health & Safety Guidelines for Meetings and Events Policy Maintaining Independence & Ensuring the Integrity of Scientific Research Nomination Procedures Orientation Training & Ongoing Learning Policy Qualification Notification Policy Third Party Information Sharing Procedures Transparency & Accountability Recommendations Travel Policy 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 Antitrust Statement 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 Federal Assessment on Hass, Lamb Hass, and GEM Avocados Download PDF Updates & Resources Upcoming Meetings May 5, 2026 Executive Compensation Committee Meeting May 14, 2026 Corporate Governance Committee (CGC) Meeting May 20, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting See agenda and materials Study Avocado Path to Purchase – The Making of a Household Staple This study explores how the avocado path to purchase has evolved over the past decade, outlining the key shifts that elevated avocados into a grocery list staple for avocado shoppers. It also highlights the current challenges and opportunities the industry faces in engaging shoppers throughout their purchase journey. Learn More Latest press release Hass Avocado Board Launches Foodservice Quarterly Insights Report MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (May 4, 2026) – The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has released its first Foodservice Quarterly Insights report, expanding the industry’s visibility into […] Read more HAB Happenings Be Where Momentum Lives HAB partners with Farm Journal to launch The Avocado Conference—uniting industry leaders to drive growth and strategy. Plus, a new class of BOLD graduates is ready to lead the future of the avocado industry. Read the latest LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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/Grove Name(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. One monthly email that delivers studies and program highlights, category sales data, and key performance metrics for total produce, fruits & vegetables and avocados.
