These GEM variety avocados are a premium California-grown cultivar offered at Costco in convenient five-count bags. Supplied by Index Fresh in partnership with the California Avocado Commission, GEM avocados are a seasonal offering available for a limited time each year.

GEM avocados are notably larger than the common Hass variety and feature a distinctive gold-flecked skin that is easy to peel. The flesh is exceptionally creamy with a rich, buttery, and nutty flavor profile that makes them ideal for guacamole, toast, salads, and fresh eating.

The GEM variety was developed in collaboration with agronomists at the University of California and is widely adopted by California growers for its sustainability advantages. Compared to other avocado varieties, GEM trees require less water, deliver higher yields per acre, and achieve greater efficiency during harvest, making them an environmentally responsible choice.