Calavo Growers
Food and Beverage ManufacturingCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
Calavo Growers, Inc. operates in the food and beverage manufacturing industry as a producer and distributor of fresh produce and avocado-based foods, with product lines that include avocados, tomatoes, Hawaiian papayas, fresh guacamole, and related items. Founded in 1924, the company is headquartered in Santa Paula, California, and maintains processing plants and packing facilities throughout the United States and Mexico. It serves retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors and wholesalers worldwide, with products marketed under the Calavo brand as well as AvoFresco, proprietary sub-brands, private label and store brands. It is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker CVGW and employs between 501 and 1,000 people. Calavo emphasizes innovation, sustainable practices and market growth as part of its business culture.