Mission Produce

Mission Produce Advances Its Sales and Sourcing Departments

September 13, 2021 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announces the development of its sales and sourcing departments to promote the Company’s rapid growth into emerging markets and additional categories. As part of the advancement, Keith Barnard has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales and Sourcing, Brooke Becker has been promoted to Senior Director of North American Retail, and Mark Solis joins Mission as a Sales Representative. …

Mission Foodservice is Ready to Meet Demand For More Avocado Dishes on Menus

July 21, 2021 Mission Produce

Mission Produce in anticipation of Foodservice PMA, today released consumer insights on the food service sector, showing that 77 percent of people who like avocados wish there were more avocado options available on menus– and 91 percent of them are willing to pay more for them. …

Mission Produce Launches “Summer Fridays” Marketing Campaign With Inspirational Avocado Ideas to Liven Up Your Warm Weather Dishes

June 25, 2021 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announced the launch of its second annual “Summer Fridays” multi-month marketing campaign. The initiative is meant to inspire summer fun with avocados and share creative recipes for both avocado aficionados and rookies. …

Mission Produce’s Founder, President, & CEO Steve Barnard Selected as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Greater Los Angeles Award Finalist

June 18, 2021 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announced that its Founder, President, and CEO Steve Barnard was named an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Greater Los Angeles Award finalist. …

There’s No Food Inflation for Avocados

June 16, 2021 Alexis Christoforous, Yahoo

Americans may be paying more at the grocery store for everything from steak and eggs to paper towel and detergent, but they’re getting a veritable bargain when it comes to avocados. …