February 11, 2021
Calavo Growers Inc., a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, has announced changes to enhance the organizational structure within the company’s operations department. Under the leadership of CEO Jim Gibson, Calavo is working to synergize all segments of the business by creating a “one-company vision”, wherein Calavo and its subsidiary, Renaissance Food Group, join forces to optimize and elevate the Calavo name.
“Through the merging of our internal divisions, we are able to leverage the legacy and expertise of the Calavo brand with the innovation and influence of RFG to form one cohesive, industry-leading enterprise,” said Gibson. “The combined talents of the Calavo and RFG teams will help realize our vision and strengthen the future of our company.”
United’s re-Fresh Experience now available on-demand
The United re-Fresh Experience concluded its 10th session last week, wrapping up the live experiences in January. This approach to gathering the industry in dialogue to address critical topics was an opportunity for fresh produce companies and professionals to start the new year with purpose.
“The United re-Fresh Experience was exceptional,” said Craig Fields, director, account management, Northwest, RPE, “More than 30 of our employees participated in sessions that met their specific functions within the company. The content exceeded all our expectations! This was an experience that ensures our company is positioned for success in 2021.”
United Fresh announces class two of produce safety immersion program
United Fresh Produce Association announced the class two fellows of the Produce Safety Immersion Program, sponsored by Renaissance Food Group at the gold level, and Ecolab as a silver sponsor. The 12 fellows will begin their journey virtually during a kickoff meeting later this month.
“We’re thrilled to welcome class two of the Produce Safety Immersion Program as they begin their journey as produce safety professionals,” said Dr. Jennifer McEntire, vice-president, food safety at United Fresh. “We successfully adapted class one’s program and are excited to take what we learned to effectively build the technical capacity, critical thinking skills and leadership attributes of this next class through a virtual format.”
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Calavo Growers, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 Financial Results
Calavo Growers, Inc.December 21, 2020 GMT
SANTA PAULA, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global avocado-industry leader and provider of value-added fresh food, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
Total revenue of $234.4 million, a 20% decrease year over year, reflecting 3% growth in avocado volume offset by 22% lower avocado prices and lower revenue in the Renaissance Food Group (“RFG”) and Foods segments.
United Fresh BrandStorm⢠marketing conference goes virtual
United Freshâs sixth annual BrandStorm⢠event will take place online March 9-11, 2021. The signature marketing conference will gather produce marketers for strategic and tactical education, idea-sharing and innovative dialogue with peers and colleagues across the globe.
BrandStorm, a project of United Freshâs Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council, has been developed to engage all levels of brand and marketing professionals in the produce industry looking to enhance their knowledge of marketing strategies, tools and innovations. As marketing strategies and opportunities continue to change, BrandStorm education grows more critical for our industry,â said Mark Munger, vice president of sales & marketing at 4Earth Farms and chair of United Freshâs Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council. âThis year, as we transition our event into a virtual environment, Iâm encouraged by the growi