Colombia Avocados Extraordinary Growth Presents Opportunities for US Retailers

August 2, 2022 Colombia Avocado Board

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) recently announced a 270% increase in total avocado pounds shipped to the U.S. for the 2021-2022 season. This data is provided by the Hass Avocado Board who tracks shipments and sales of Hass avocados from all growing regions.

Colombia Avocado Board Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Free Trade Agreement

June 1, 2022 Colombia Avocado Board

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) joined by industry leaders from Colombia and the United States met in Washington, D.C. for a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United States and Colombia.

Colombia Avocado Board Debuts New Brand

November 10, 2021 Colombia Avocado Board

The Colombia Avocado Board is excited to reveal their new brand image as part of a new strategic plan to increase Colombian avocado imports to the U.S.  The initiative is focused on building B2B relationships with U.S. buyers and sharing information about Colombia avocados to highlight their strengths and their opportunity to help supplement the growing U.S. avocado market.

Colombia Avocado Board Elects New Officers to Two-Year Term

October 21, 2021 Colombia Avocado Board

 In September, the nine-member Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) elected four new officers to Board of Directors, serving a two-year term from 2021 through 2023.  Pedro Aguilar of Westfalia Colombia will serve as Chairman, and Ricardo Uribe of Cartama will serve as Vice-Chairman.  Serving as Secretary is Jorge Restrepo of Corpohass, and serving as Treasurer will be Kellen Newhouse of WestPak Avocados.  The newly elected officers, together with other members of the CAB, will be instrumental in helping cultivate new consumers of Colombian avocados in the United States.

Colombia Avocado Board Elects New Officers to Two-Year Term

October 7, 2021 Colombia Avocado Board

In September, the nine-member Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) elected four new officers to Board of Directors, serving a two-year term from 2021 through 2023.  Pedro Aguilar of Westfalia Colombia will serve as Chairman, and Ricardo Uribe of Cartama will serve as Vice-Chairman.  Serving as Secretary is Jorge Restrepo of Corpohass, and serving as Treasurer will be Kellen Newhouse of WestPak Avocados.  The newly elected officers, together with other members of the CAB, will be instrumental in helping cultivate new consumers of Colombian avocados in the United States.