We got our start by farming and shipping avocados from California. Today we continue to farm throughout California and have developed partnerships with the state’s top growers to provide high-quality avocados to markets all over the globe.
California Our Story Begins Here
Global Headquarters in Oxnard, California
North America’s Most Advanced Avocado Packing Facility
Mission Produce California is home to one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced avocado packing facilities. Our California avocados are grown and expertly managed by skilled field staff that are committed to quality and food safety. Leveraging our global distribution network, we connect California avocados to key markets globally.
State-of-the-Art Hydrocooling, Sorting, Packing and Bagging Line
1,000 Pallets of Fruit Packed Daily
High-Definition Grading Cameras
Powered by 4 Acres of Solar Panels
avocados from California
Growing Conditions
California avocados are grown along southern and central coastal regions with plenty of sunshine.
Appearance
Bright green when unripe. Slightly bumpy skin with minimal defects
Ripening
As the season progresses, skin color will darken when ripening.
Quality Calendar
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feb
mar
apr
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jul
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sep
oct
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dec
Dry Matter
21-24
22-25
23-26
24-27
25-28
26-29
28-31
30-33
32-35
Ripening Color
Green
Turning Color
Dark
Handling/Storage Temp
42˚F
5.5˚C
5.5˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
5.5˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
5.5˚C
40˚F-42˚F
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
40˚F-42˚F
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
40˚F-42˚F
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
