Mission Produce

10/07/2026

Mission Champions Fair Trade Certification and Showcases New Era of Fresh at IFPA

Since 2013, the Fair Trade program built by Calavo has generated more than $3.3 million in Community Development Funds that have enabled initiatives such as the development of a healthcare management center, health, dental, and vision care, reforestation projects, housing repairs, food assistance, and school supplies for growers, workers, and their families.

Now that program grows across Mission's network.

"Following our acquisition of Calavo Growers, we've been focused on bringing together the best of both organizations,” added Becker. “Fair Trade Certified is one thing we've been able to build on as a larger company, and it won't be the only one. Avocados remain the core of our business, and the scale we now operate at gives us more ways to secure a reliable, high-quality, year-round supply. This summer season gave us an early preview of what’s possible– with stronger visibility in the field, broader sourcing capabilities, and the flexibility to pivot as markets shift, we’re already delivering more for our customers.” -Brooke Becker Mission SVP of Sales and Marketing

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4humHug

Follow more at IFPA:
📍 Mission Produce, Avocados: Booth #3453
📍 Mission Produce, Diversified Fresh: Booth #2271 (Prepared Foods, Papayas, Mangos, Tomatoes)

Oxnard, Calif. – Oct. 6, 2026 – Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) ("Mission" or "the Company") a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing

09/14/2026

This Driver Appreciation Week, we send a heartfelt thank you to the hardworking drivers who keep Mission moving. We couldn't do it without you. 🚛

09/07/2026

Behind every avocado, mango, tomato and papaya is a whole lot of hard work.

This Labor Day, we're celebrating the growers, harvesters, and team members who bring the World's Finest fruit from field to table.

Thank you for everything you do.

07/30/2026

Shoutout to Mission's summer interns! From touring the fields and packhouses to designing our booth at the Ventura County Fair, they've jumped into the real work of moving the World's Finest Avocados & Mangos.

Across Sales, Logistics, Operations, and more, our interns are learning the tricks of the trade—and the future of fresh is in good hands.

07/18/2026

A new and exciting chapter for Mission Produce.

After 43 years building Mission from a 35-foot office trailer into a global category leader, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Steve Barnard has passed the torch to John Pawlowski, our new Chief Executive Officer.

"Mission Produce has real history, real purpose, and real momentum, and I couldn't be more excited about where we're headed." — John Pawlowski (President & CEO)

The Snack sat down with both leaders to talk legacy, vision, and what comes next: https://www.thesnack.net/core-article/featured/mission-produce/passing-the-torch/peggy-packer/003407

📸: The Snack

06/29/2026

A warm welcome to our 2026 Summer Intern class! 🍦

This week kicked off with one of our favorite Mission traditions—the Intern Ice Cream Social, where our interns serve up scoops to the team as a fun way to meet everyone and break the ice (pun intended).

We’re thrilled to have this talented group joining us for the summer, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll bring to the team.

Welcome to Mission!

05/29/2026

📢BIG NEWS: We have officially completed our acquisition of Calavo Growers– strengthening our position as a leader in the worldwide fresh produce business. 🌎

As one combined organization, we are building a true produce powerhouse with expanded sourcing and packing capabilities and a diversified portfolio of complementary fresh produce categories 🥑🥭🍅. This also marks our entrance into the high-growth prepared foods segment (hello, guac!).

Calavo brings more than a century of trusted relationships with growers, customers, and communities across North America, and we couldn't be more proud to welcome their team into the Mission family.

For our customers, this means more comprehensive end-to-end service, greater supply reliability, and enhanced flexibility. And for our partners, growers, employees, and shareholders — greater value as we look to drive growth and innovation across the fresh produce industry.

Thank you to the incredible teams who helped make this happen. We're incredibly excited for the future we're building together.

Read more about today’s announcement here: https://bit.ly/4uUlPDD

05/22/2026

Sunny weather = picnic weather at Mission HQ ☀️ catching rays, sharing bites, and easing into summer!

05/04/2026

Another great year at Corporate Games in the books 🎉 From bowling lanes to basketball and volleyball courts, it was full of teamwork, friendly competition, and lots of fun—everything that embodies our Mission mantra: Work hard, play hard!

04/21/2026

A great story starts with great leadership.

We’re highlighting the legacy and career of our co‑founder and Executive Chairman, Steve Barnard — and the vision that’s helped shape Mission from the very beginning.