Grown with care in the Golden State, California Crema avocados shine with their gold-flecked skin, rich nutty flavor, and buttery texture.
Grown with care in the Golden State, California Crema avocados shine with their gold-flecked skin, rich nutty flavor, and buttery texture.
Creamy guacamole is just the beginning. California Crema avocados' buttery smooth texture adds natural richness to salads, sandwiches, breakfast items, and so much more.
California Crema avocados have a pleasantly nutty taste that's irresistible on its own and subtle enough to pair with almost any flavor under the sun.
The slightly thicker skin of California Crema avocados makes for easy peeling and effortless scooping of all the creamy goodness inside.
A true California original, the California Crema avocado is ideally suited to the Golden State's climate and is cultivated by farmers with generations of expertise.
Discover recipes that celebrate California Crema's big flavor and creamy texture.
See all RecipesCalifornia Crema is a GEM variety avocado. GEMs are recognizable by their distinct, gold-flecked skin. As the fruit ripens, its skin darkens. It has a taste and texture similar to the Hass variety, but many people say it's even more flavorful!
GEM avocados, like the California Crema, strive to use farming methods that reduce their environmental impact. The fruit grows on compact trees, resulting in higher production per acre, and is more resilient to harsh and changing weather1.
We package and distribute our products in biodegradable, FSC-certified cartons made with 37.5% recycled content.3
Our Direct-to-Print capabilities help streamline the supply chain and remove thousands of pounds of waste per year.
California Crema avocados are available from April to June, signaling the arrival of spring and offering a first taste of summer. This limited growing season ensures the highest-quality fruit and makes every bite a moment to savor.
Meet Some of the Experts Behind the Harvest
Determined to find a viable alternative to the Hass for California growers, Gray E. Martin and the renowned team at UC Riverside introduced the GEM — in all caps for Martin’s initials — almost 30 years ago. Today, this avocado pioneer continues to share his growing philosophy, advocating for an individualized approach to caring for the GEM tree.
Brokaw Nursery has a long and storied lineage of new variety innovation, dating back to Harold Brokaw, who first propagated the Hass avocado in the 1920s. Today, third-generation grower Rob Brokaw continues this legacy of excellence, continually refining growing techniques to produce strong, healthy GEM avocado trees (among his 300,000+ plants per year) in Ventura County.
A 7th generation farm dating back to 1872, La Patera Ranch has planted GEM trees since 2016. General Manager Zach Rissel expects a bright future for the GEM, due to its superb quality, higher yields per acre, and potential for increased efficiency and sustainability. He looks forward to celebrating the season as an exclusively California-grown harvest.
Acquiring an avocado ranch to call home was the realization of a long-held dream for the Rogers family. They were immediately attracted to the high-density growing characteristics of the GEM tree, and the family soon fell in love with the fruit's size, quality, and taste as well.
