Calavo Growers, Inc. Names Danny Dumas to Lead Grown Segment
June 21 2022 - 7:00PM
Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:
CVGW), a global avocado-industry leader and provider of
value-added fresh food, today announced that Danny Dumas has been
named Senior Vice President & General Manager Calavo Grown,
filling the role held by Robert Wedin who is retiring after 49
years with Calavo.
Mr. Dumas is a veteran of the produce industry with more than 30
years of experience, primarily with Del Monte Fresh Produce and,
most recently, serving as president of Courchesne Larose USA. At
Del Monte, Mr. Dumas’ roles included Senior Vice President North
American Sales, Marketing & Product Management; Vice President
Sales – Canada; and Vice President Operations Fresh (Europe &
Africa).
In April, Calavo announced it would reorganize its business into
two segments, Grown and Prepared, with a senior vice president and
general manager responsible for each. Mr. Dumas will lead the Grown
segment, which consists of fresh avocados, tomatoes and papayas,
effective July 11.
“We are fortunate to have someone with Danny’s experience and
capabilities join the team,” said Brian W. Kocher, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Calavo Growers, Inc. “His knowledge
of fresh produce sales, marketing and operations will be an asset
to the company as we move forward under our new segment structure
that aligns product fulfillment responsibilities with P&L
management.”
“I’m excited about assuming this new role at a time when I can
have a real impact on Calavo’s long-term growth” Mr. Dumas said.
“I’m looking forward to working with our customers to provide
consumers with the on-trend, healthy foods they seek.”
“I want to thank Rob Wedin for his nearly 50 years of service to
Calavo,” Kocher said. “Rob has been looking forward to his
retirement for some time, and I appreciate that he has not only
continued working until we filled his role he also agreed to stay
on through the end of the year as an adviser through the
transition.”
Mr. Wedin has been instrumental in expanding Calavo’s line of
high-growth avocado and related commodity foods; always provided
steady and consistent guidance; and always strove to find winning
solutions between our customers, our growers, and our company.
He is a widely respected expert in the industry,
serving as the current Chairman of the Hass Avocado Board Global
Data Committee and is a former Executive Committee member at
producesupply.org. Mr. Wedin also is the past Director of the
California Avocado Commission and past Chairman of the Avocado
Inspection Committee.
“I’m truly fortunate that I’ve had such a long and successful
career at one company, but after nearly 50 years, it’s time for me
to take a step back,” Mr. Wedin said. “The people at Calavo are
like a family to me, and while I will miss seeing everyone every
day, I’m looking forward to this next chapter.”
About Calavo Growers, Inc.Calavo Growers, Inc.
(Nasdaq: CVGW) is a global leader in quality produce, including
avocados, tomatoes and papayas, and a pioneer of healthy fresh-cut
fruit, vegetables and prepared foods. Calavo products are sold
under the trusted Calavo brand name, proprietary sub-brands,
private label and store brands.
Founded in 1924, Calavo has a rich culture of constant
innovation, sustainable practices and market growth. The company
serves retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass
merchandisers, food distributors and wholesalers worldwide. Calavo
is headquartered in Santa Paula, California, with processing plants
and packing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Learn more
about The Family of Fresh™ at calavo.com.
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