Irvine, CA (November 2009) – There are 160 million reasons to add Fresh Hass Avocados to the menu for Big Game Day. That’s how many avocados are anticipated to be consumed for the event on February 7, 2010—imagine 80,000,000 pounds of Fresh Hass Avocados served halved, sliced, diced, and even mashed. If that’s too many reasons, wrap your mind around this…the creamy texture and subtle nutty flavor of Fresh Hass Avocados are complementary with other ingredients to create memorable dishes, for what’s sure to be an exciting day.
 
Gear up and prepare for the 2010 Big Game Day with a varied menu featuring Fresh Hass Avocados— from refreshing and tantalizing appetizers such as Avocado Shrimp Cocktails to a warm and delectable Avocado Salmon Club Sandwich.
 
For extraordinary menu ideas, contact the Hass Avocado Board at 949-341-3250 for a free copy of the Foodservice Guide to Fresh Hass Avocados —we have almost as many menu ideas as avocados!
 
About the Hass Avocado Board
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) was established in 2002 after approval by producers and importers of Hass avocados in a national referendum. A 12-member Board administers the program. Over 20,000 producers and 100 importers are involved in the HAB which covers fresh domestic and imported Hass avocados sold in the U.S. market.