A seasonal delight
California Crema avocados are available from April to mid-July, 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.
grower spotlight
Meet some of the experts behind the harvest
The Rogers Family
Hass Dreams Ranch, Valley Center, CA
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.
Rob Brokaw
Brokaw Nursery, Ventura, CA
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.
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Ripening and Storage
Committed to sustainability
<p>GEM avocados, like the California Crema, are grown using resource-efficient methods that minimize their environmental impact. The fruit grows on compact trees, resulting in higher production per acre, and is more resilient to harsh and changing weather.</p>
Compostable bags and stickers
<p>California Crema bags utilize a home-compostable cellulose net while our PLU stickers on loose fruit are designed to meet the highest standards for food safety and composting.</p>
Responsible materials
<p>California Crema bags are FSC-certified and feature a recyclable paper film. We package and distribute our products in biodegradable, FSC-certified cartons made with 37.5% recycled content.</p>
Lower-impact operations
<p>Our Direct-to-Print capabilities help streamline the supply chain and remove thousands of pounds of waste per year. Our packaging utilizes water-based inks that reduce harmful chemicals, like volatile organic compounds.</p>