Calavo Growers, Inc. Names Danny Dumas to Lead Grown Segment

June 23, 2022 Calavo Growers, Inc.

Calavo Growers, Inc. announced that Danny Dumas has been named Senior Vice President & General Manager Calavo Grown, filling the role held by Robert Wedin who is retiring after 49 years with Calavo.

Eco Farms Celebrates 50 Years of Avocados

June 22, 2022 Oppy

While the Oppy-Eco Farms network is just a couple years old, the two companies’ combined 200-plus years of experience has since created massive expansion opportunities for customers seeking new avocado solutions. Lauding its 50th year since pioneering the high-demand fruit, Eco Farms President Steve Taft reflects on how far the business has come.

The Hass Avocado Board Moves Into 20th Anniversary Year With Stronger Marketing & Communications Impact Under Leadership of Industry Veteran Gina Widjaja

June 15, 2022 Hass Avocado Board

As strategic promotion is credited for being instrumental to growing demand for fresh Hass avocados, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) enters its 20th anniversary year by expanding the role and responsibilities of Gina Widjaja, Director of Marketing and Communications. HAB has reorganized internally and formed a deeper bench of expertise under Widjaja to power its vision to make fresh avocado’s America’s most popular and desired fruit by 2025.

WP Produce Provides Opportunities to Florida Avocado Growers & Retailers with Buy Local Programs

June 15, 2022 WP Produce

The season for Florida-grown Tropical Avocados is off to a strong start, with promotable volumes available June through August. Initial reports from growers indicate increased volumes will ship throughout the 2022 season. Prices also look to remain stable—a focus for WP and their Desbry® brand of premium-quality Tropical Avocados.

Eat Healthy and Live Green as the ‘World’s Favorite Avocado’ Returns to the U.S.

As global demand for avocados continues to grow year after year, so does Peru’s commitment to help consumers eat healthy and lead sustainable lifestyles.