Grower Resources
Grower is synonymous with producer and means any person who produces avocados for market and who has a proprietary interest therein: Provided, that as used in § 915.22 the term grower shall include only those who have a proprietary interest in the production of 10 or more bearing avocado trees.
Handler Resources
Handler is synonymous with shipper and means any person (except a common or contract carrier transporting avocados owned by another person) who handles avocados or causes avocados to be handled.
All Handlers must be registered with the Avocado Administrative Committee.
Become a Handler
To become a Registered Florida Avocado Handler… Simply download or print the application below, fill in entirety, and submit to our office via postal mail or e-mail.
Additional Resources for Handlers
Florida Avocado Inspection Information
Handlers of Florida avocados are required to have their fruit inspected by the USDA.
Avocados are to be packed with prescribed specifications as well as to be identified by appropriate labels, seals, stamps, or tags, affixed to the containers by the handler under the supervision of the committee or an inspector of the Federal-State Inspection Service, showing the particular pack specifications of the lot.
