Calavo Growers News and Activities

Presence

Calavo Growers markets and distributes fresh produce and prepared foods, including avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and guacamole. It serves retail stores, foodservice operators, and wholesale customers in the United States and other markets.

Calavo Growers products and services overview:

Fresh avocados
Fresh tomatoes
Tropical fruits
Prepared guacamole
Fresh produce
Prepared foods

Revenue: ~$689 million

Employees: 2,100

Headquarters: Santa Paula, United States (USA)

Calavo Growers is owned by Mission Produce.

Mission Produce is one of the...

Mission Produce is a company listed under the stock ticker AVO (US).

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Acquisition, funding and merger involving Mission Produce.

Calavo Growers has canceled its IPO project. (posted on May 30 2026).
Mission Produce has acquired Calavo Growers (posted on May 30 2026).
Mission Produce has announced the acquisition of Calavo Growers (posted on January 16 2026).

Executives

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Popular executive movements at Calavo Growers

Mike Browne, Executive Vice President, Sales & Operations, will retire on Dec. 1, 2025 (posted on November 27 2025).
John Lindeman who is Director, will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer on Dec. 8, 2025 (posted on November 13 2025).
Lee Cole, President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire on Dec. 8, 2025 (posted on November 13 2025).

Popular executive movements at Mission Produce

Kathleen Holmgren has joined the company as Director (posted on May 30 2026).
Linda Segre who is Director, will be promoted to Lead Independent Director (posted on December 22 2025).
John Pawlowski who is President and Chief Operating Officer, will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer in Apr. 2026 (posted on December 22 2025).

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