Calavo Growers, Inc. · Santa Paula, CA United States · (NASDAQ (GM): CVGW)
Company Description
Phone: 805-525-1245
Fax: 805-921-3223
Rankings
- S&P 600
More Companies in: Santa Paula, California
More Companies in These Related Industries: Frozen Food Wholesalers, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers
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The avocado growers of Calavo Growers might not be a cooperative anymore, but they're still friendly folks. Calavo (the name is a combination of "California" and "avocado") began as a growers' marketing cooperative founded in 1924 in order to transform the exotic hobby crop, avocados, into a culinary staple. And the avocado has become, if not a staple, a regular in US supermarket shopping carts. Calavo procures and processes avocados, tomatoes, and other fresh fruits grown mainly in California, Chile, and Mexico. The products are then distributed to retail food outlets, foodservice operators, and produce wholesalers throughout the world. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Calavo Growers, Inc. Reports
Key Calavo Growers, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GM): CVGW Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | October |
| 2009 Employees | 1,049 |
Calavo Growers, Inc. Executives
56 executives listed for Calavo Growers, Inc.'s Santa Paula, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Lecil Cole | |
| COO, CFO, and Corporate Secretary | Arthur Bruno | |
| VP Processed Product Sales and Production | Alan Ahmer |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Calavo Growers, Inc.
Demand is driven by federal agricultural policy programs, food consumption trends, and the grain and oilseed export market. The profitability of individual companies depends on maximizing crop yield and minimizing disease risk. Large companies have advantages in highly automated technologies and access to the latest in seed and crop technologies. Small operations can compete effectively by harvesting heirloom, non-genetically modified (GM), or specialty products. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee (operator and hired laborers) is $100,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Calavo Growers, Inc. Competitors
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