California is the largest producer of avocados in the U.S., and they have become an iconic part of California's agricultural landscape. In fact, the world-famous Hass avocado tree originated right here in Southern California. Rudolph Hass propagated the first one in the late 1920s, and the rest is history.
California boasts more than 48,000 acres of avocado trees, producing some of the highest-quality avocados in the world. At Mission, we work with hundreds of growers along the Pacific Coast to cultivate high-quality, high-producing trees that keep the avocado love going strong.
Most of our California avocados stay close to home, with the majority landing in the Western U.S., nearly half of which stay in California! Check out where Mission's California avocados go:
Californians don't just grow avocados—they eat a lot of them too! Here's how the popularity of avocados in California compares to the rest of the U.S.:
California avocado season typically peaks during the summer, an optimal time for avocado consumption. And this year, the season is off to an early start so you can enjoy the best of California even sooner.
For more information:
Mission
Tel: +1 805-981-3650
Email: [email protected]
www.missionproduce.com
