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 November 18-20, 2026 The Avocado Conference December 8 & 9, 2026 HAC & HAB Meetings 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 Cinco de Mayo Avocado Unit Sales Surge Nationwide MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (September 8, 2026) – Cinco de Mayo continued to be a major avocado sales occasion in 2026, with U.S. shoppers purchasing 76.7 […] Read more HAB Happenings New Avocado Research Highlights Real-World Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health This year’s Avocado Nutrition Center research brings avocado science closer to everyday life, with new findings on heart health, blood pressure, diet quality, and cardiometabolic risk. 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. The Grower Brief. One quarterly email sharing HAB initiatives, education about HAB programs, and timely topics for avocado growers.
