Calavo Growers Hires New Director Of Nogales Tomato Operations

SANTA PAULA, Calif – Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced that Brian Bernauer has joined the company as Director of Nogales Operations.

Bernauer assumed the newly created position and will direct all aspects of Calavo’s tomato program, including sales, grower relations and the company’s Nogales, AZ and McAllen, TX shipping operations. Bernauer brings over 25 years of grower-shipper experience, primarily from his tenure at Fresh Pac International.

“Calavo is very excited to have Brian on board,” said company President and Chief Operating Officer, Ken Catchot. “He brings with him great experience in tomato sales, operations and grower relations that will be an asset to our expanding tomato program.”

Effective September 1, 2015, Bernauer assumed his leadership responsibilities and will be based at Calavo’s Nogales, AZ operation.

For more information about Calavo Growers, Inc., visit http://www.calavo.com.

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About Calavo Growers, Inc.

Calavo Growers, Inc. is a global avocado-industry leader. The company also procures and markets diversified fresh produce items, ranging from tomatoes to tropical produce. An expanding provider of value-added fresh food, the company’s Calavo Foods business segment manufactures and distributes guacamole, guacamole hummus, salsa and tortilla chips under the respected Calavo brand name. Calavo’s wholly owned subsidiary, Renaissance Food Group, creates, markets and distributes a portfolio of healthy, high-quality lifestyle products for consumers through fast-growing brands that include Garden Highway and Chef Essentials. Founded in 1924, Calavo serves food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarket retailers and restaurant chains worldwide.

Source: Calavo Growers, Inc.