Hass Avocado Origin Colombia is Recognized as a Sustainability Leader

March 27, 2024 Corpohass

This integration into the network of sustainability leaders with a business focus, represents recognition and support for the Colombian Hass Avocado agroindustry. Avocados play an important role in the Colombia economy as the third most exported fruit by the country, generates the second-highest income, and holds the fourth position in Colombian agricultural trade with other markets.

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.