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 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 Updates & Resources Upcoming Meetings May 15, 2025 Finance 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 Bagged Avocados Fuel Q4 Holiday Sales to Four-Year High MISSION VIEJO, CA – (April 3, 2025) – Bagged avocados played a key role in boosting retail sales of Hass avocados during the 2024 holiday […] Read more HAB Happenings Have you Registered To Vote For The Hass Avocado Board 2025 Nominees? Are you registered to vote for the 2025 Hass Avocado Board nominees? Time is running out! Eligible U.S. producers and importers have until Monday, April 21, 2025, to claim their vote—and their voice—in shaping the future of the avocado industry. This is your chance to support HAB’s mission of advancing avocado nutrition, sustainability, and success across the U.S. market. Don’t miss the opportunity to lead the change. 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. NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
