Calavo Growers
Santa Paula, California, United States · Farming, Food and Beverage · 138 employees
Calavo Growers, Inc. is a global avocado industry leader based in Santa Paula, CA. Before the acquisition, Calavo Growers, Inc. was the owner of the fresh-cut produce business known as Renaissance Food Group (RFG), with five production facilities in Clackamas, OR; Sacramento, CA; Riverside, CA; Houston, TX; and Conley, GA.
Recent signals
- Mar 13, 2026: Acquired Calavo Growers to merge with Mission Produce
- Nov 13, 2025: Calavo Growers Names B. John Lindeman as New CEO
- Nov 11, 2025: SEC 8-K (5.02): Calavo Growers, Inc. announced the retirement of Lee E. Cole from his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 8, 2025. In conjunction with this change, B. John Lindeman has been appointed to succeed him as President and Chief Executive Officer, also effective December 8, 2025. Lindeman currently serves on the Board of Directors and previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Calavo from August 2015 to March 2020. This leadership transition is strategic as the company prepares for new direction and growth under Lindeman's leadership, particularly given his recent experience as Chief Executive Officer of Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.
- Nov 15, 2024: Calavo Growers, Inc. Names James Snyder as Chief Financial Officer
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