Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) (NASDAQ: CVGW) is a global provider of fresh and value-added avocado and perishable food products. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Santa Paula, California, the company operates as a grower, packer and shipper of avocados, mangoes, tomatoes and other specialty fruits and vegetables. Over its near-century history, Calavo has built a vertically integrated supply chain that spans from field sourcing through ripening, packing and distribution.
The company’s operations are organized into two primary segments. The Fresh segment supplies conventional and organic avocados along with an array of complementary produce items to retail, club and food-service customers. The Value-Added segment develops guacamole, avocado-based dips, salsas, dressings and fresh-cut fruit offerings under both proprietary and private-label brands. Calavo’s production facilities in California, Mexico and Central America leverage automated packing lines and cold-chain logistics to ensure consistent quality.
Calavo sources fruit from major growing regions in the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and distributes throughout North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Strategic partnerships with independent growers and investments in ripening and processing facilities in key markets enable the company to extend avocado seasonality and meet year-round demand. In recent years, Calavo has also expanded its presence in prepared foods through targeted acquisitions and joint ventures.
The company is guided by an experienced leadership team with deep expertise in agriculture, food processing and supply-chain management. Under the oversight of a seasoned Board of Directors and senior executives, Calavo has prioritized sustainability initiatives, food-safety protocols and grower relationships. As consumer demand for fresh, healthy and convenient foods continues to rise, Calavo Growers remains focused on innovation across its product portfolio and global distribution network.
