Following Mission Produce’s announced of the acquisition of Calavo Growers last January, the company is building on its expanded access to fruit, distribution capabilities, and product portfolio.
The Oxnard, CA based company now has greater access to fruit in Mexico and California and broader distribution capabilities.
It has been growing and shipping avocados and now has mangoes for customers. The firm also has added tomatoes, papayas, and fresh prepared foods to its list of products.
The company sees growth for mangoes, although it will be a slower climb than it was with avocados. It see similarities with where avocados were 10 or 15 years ago.