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Mission Produce® Completes Acquisition of Calavo Growers, Advancing its North American Avocado & Fresh Produce Platform
Bolsters Mission’s vertically integrated platform with an expanded North American footprint and a broader product portfolio Delivers greater value to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers worldwide OXNARD, Calif., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc. (“Calavo”), a leading provide
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