Our passion
To provide fresh, high-quality, healthy food.
About us
Calavo has a rich culture of constant innovation, sustainable practices and market growth. We have evolved from “the first name in avocados” into a global leader of quality produce, including tomatoes, Hawaiian papayas, and fresh guacamole.
We are proud of our storied history and excited for Calavo’s next chapter!
Calavo:
Over 100 years of milestones
The California Avocado Growers Exchange is founded as a grower-member owned cooperative.
1924
1926
A national naming contest provides the birth of our “Calavo” brand that becomes synonymous with avocados.
Expanded our product line to include Hawaiian papayas and market them under the Calavo Gold name.
1949
1955
Broke ground on the Santa Paula packing house we still use today as our primary packing facility in California.
Launched Calavo “Avocado Dip” (guacamole) as our first processed consumer product.
1965
1998
Expanded our market opportunity as the first U.S. company to open an avocado packinghouse in Mexico.
Began trading on the Nasdaq as the first publicly traded avocado marketer and distributor in the U.S.
2002
2005
Among the first in the industry to leverage new ripening and sorting technology.
Tomatoes are added to our fresh product line. Partnerships with greenhouse facilities in Mexico provide year-round fresh produce.
2007
2016
