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FARM TO TABLE AVOCADOS

MEET RANDY SHOUP

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

GROWER HIGHLIGHTS

  • First-generation California Avocado farmer
  • Started growing California Avocados in 2005
  • Grows organic avocados

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RANDY’S STORY

Randy Shoup is a San Diego based grower with a long history with avocados. He has been in the produce industry for most of his multi-decade career, starting as a produce buyer and eventually moving into sales and distribution on the supplier side.

Randy Shoup is also a prolific grower with avocado groves in Temecula, a region northeast of San Diego known for its ideal climate and rich soil. It is here, among rolling hills and sun-drenched orchards, that he has rooted his passion for the fruit over several decades. Randy has dedicated himself to the meticulous cultivation of healthy trees and fertile land, transforming it into a haven for producing the premium avocados we all know and love.

Randy’s approach to growing avocados is a labor of love. He is a hands-on grower who truly enjoys tending to his trees, closely monitoring their growth and health. He believes in the importance of nurturing the land and enhancing the soil to promote biodiversity. This dedication ensures that every avocado that comes from his groves is of the highest quality, bursting with flavor and nutrients.

RANDY'S FAVORITE WAYS TO
ENJOY CALIFORNIA AVOCADOS

Andy likes to enjoy California Avocados in guacamole, and he enjoys them in salads and tacos. He also loves avocado toast and eating California Avocados in salads, smoothies, and sandwiches. He is also keen on nachos and burritos.

WATCH HIS STORY

WHERE AVOCADOS ARE GROWN IN CALIFORNIA

Meet our family of growers who put care and craftsmanship into every California Avocado.

Many are part of a multigenerational legacy and have been growing for 50 years or more. Learn about their history, their groves, and even their favorite ways to enjoy California Avocados.