Mission Produce Hosts 12th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
September 29, 2024 | 2 min to read
Mission Produce, Inc., a leader in the avocado industry, recently held its 12th annual golf tournament at the Moorpark Country Club, gathering 160 participants and raising over $100,000 for The Mission Foundation. CEO Steve Barnard expressed gratitude for the support from vendors and partners, which fuels positive community impact. The tournament winners were the RWB Trucking team. The Mission Foundation supports local organizations, including Casa Pacifica and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley.
Oxnard, Calif. – Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”) a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, announced its 12th annual golf tournament to raise funds for The Mission Foundation. This year’s event took place at the Moorpark Country Club in Moorpark, Calif., and gathered 160 participants from around the globe to raise more than $100,000.
“The continued success of our annual tournament is a testament to the shared commitment of our vendors, customers, and partners to make a meaningful impact on our surrounding communities,” said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer, Mission Produce. “Their generous support of The Mission Foundation enables us to drive positive change, and we’re grateful to celebrate their unwavering dedication and partnership.”
Mission Produce congratulates this year’s winners of the 3-course, 27-hole tournament, the RWB Trucking team: Jon Weston, James Rehak, Ryan Walsh, and Landon Stone.
The Mission Foundation is Mission Produce’s charitable organization dedicated to supporting the communities of Ventura County and the farming industry. In 2024, The Mission Foundation supported Casa Pacifica, the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley and the Ventura County Farm Bureau, among others.
For more information on Mission Produce’s community giving, please visit www.missionproduce.com/sustainability.
About Mission Produce, Inc
Mission Produce is a global leader in the worldwide avocado business with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and currently services retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 27 countries. The vertically integrated Company owns and operates four state-of-the-art packing facilities in key growing locations globally, including California, Mexico and Peru and has additional sourcing capabilities in Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa and more, which allow the company to provide a year- round supply of premium fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value-added services such as ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management. For more information, please visit www.missionproduce.com.