California Avocado Commission

Created in 1978, the California Avocado Commission strives to enhance the premium positioning of California avocados through advertising, promotion and public relations, and engages in related industry activities. California avocados are cultivated with uncompromising dedication to quality and freshness by about 3,000 growers in the Golden State. The California Avocado Commission serves as the official information source for California avocados and the California avocado industry. For nutrition, recipes and general information, visit CaliforniaAvocado.com, join us at Facebook.com/CaliforniaAvocados and @CA_Avocados on Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram or shop for California avocado merchandise at Shop.CaliforniaAvocado.com.

California Avocado Ice Cream

Ice cream, yes. Avocado ice cream, absolutely YES! When people think of summer, many think of ice cream and fresh summer fruit, including California Avocados (…

Avocado Melon Breakfast Smoothie

A delightful concoction of green fruit plus fat-free dairy. With convenience built-in, this refreshing smoothie can be made a day ahead. Keeps well in the refr…

Is it better to peel an avocado or scoop with a spoon?

Nick and peel for a nutrient punch. Did you know that in a California Avocado the greatest concentration of beneficial nutrients is in the dark green area of t…

Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary Pickled Avocados

Homemade pickled avocados are a uniquely delicious treat for snacks, on sandwiches and entrees. Add the nutrition of 12% DV dietary fiber and 10% DV vitamin K…

California Pulled Pork Sandwich

Delicious and nutritious is only half the story with this sandwich which provides so much of the nutrients your body needs.

Guacamole, The Gateway Dish For Many Avocado Fans

Some eat guacamole with simple tomatoes and onions, others bump it up with pineapple or mango, but if you like bacon, oh my, you will enjoy this guacamole!

Get Ready For The Ultimate Craving – Desserts Made With Love And Avocados

The versatility of avocados along with the rich, creamy flavor and good nutrition, makes it a perfect dessert ingredient. Homemade ice cream or chocolate chip…

Start Your Day With Creamy, Delicious Avocados For A Nutrient Boosting Breakfast

No matter how you top it, you can never go wrong with avocado toast as part of a make-a-great-nutrient boosting-breakfast… Avocados are one of those creamy,…

The Fruit You Love And Crave Is So Good For You

Yes, an avocado is a fruit, not a vegetable! Botanically, the avocado is a berry so when you are looking to get more fruit in your diet, reach for a delicious,…

The Mother Of All Hass Avocados Is A California Native

Hass avocados are an oldie but goodie with the original Mother Hass Tree being a California native

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When comparing a group of fresh avocados, check the outside color of the skin of the avocados for any that are darker in color than the others. These may be ri…