About Index Fresh

Index Fresh was founded in 1914 in Orange County by California produce growers. Today, Index Fresh is a worldwide marketer of avocados, sourcing from all major growing regions, and remains dedicated to delivering the highest quality produce and service to customers around the world.

1914

Planting the Seeds

Over 100 years ago, the company now known as Index Fresh opened in South California, producing lemons and oranges. We were among the first grower-owned distributors in Orange County. In 1914, we operated under the name Index Orchards. Business boomed, and 15 years later, we became a cooperative and renamed ourselves the Index Mutual Association.

1950

A New Harvest

By 1950, we acquired our sister cooperative, the United Growers Association, and decided to branch out and try our hand at avocado distribution. Avocados quickly replaced our production of lemons and oranges during the ‘60s and ‘70s. As much as we loved the La Habra Valley, the wheels of progress kept turning, and our headquarters moved to the town of Bloomington in San Bernardino County. In 1989, we designed and built a certified, state-of-the-art packing and cooling facility.

1999

A Growth Cycle

Throughout the early ‘90s, the popularity of avocados increased, and consumers began demanding them year-round. We expanded our product line to include Chilean avocados and changed our name again to Index Fresh of California. In 1999, we converted our business from a cooperative back to a grower-owned distributor and returned to our roots as Index Fresh, Inc.

Today

Rooted in Tradition

Today, Index Fresh has grown to a worldwide marketer of avocados and remains dedicated to our roots, enabling us to deliver the highest quality product and service.

Bloomington, CA

Pharr, TX

Supply Chain Standards

Index Fresh’s Supply Chain Standards reflect a commitment to safe and ethical business practices, legal compliance, and corporate responsibility across all operations and supply chains.

Food Safety

Our facilities and partners have achieved PrimusGFS certification, a globally recognized standard for food safety management in the fresh produce industry. We exclusively utilize materials that meet stringent food-grade requirements, ensuring the highest levels of safety and quality throughout our supply chain.

Social & Environmental Standards

We are proud to maintain a supply chain that adheres to labor and environmental laws, human rights conventions, and industry best practices. Our commitment to excellence includes fostering mandatory compliance, engaging in continuous monitoring, and implementing proactive measures to support our valued business partners.