Calavo Growers acquires production facility in California

Fresh food company Calavo Growers has completed the acquisition of a production facility in Riverside, California, US.

The production facility will boost the national footprint for the company’s Renaissance Food Group (RFG) business segment and enable it to serve its growing customer base across the south-western US.

Calavo Growers purchased the new production facility for approximately $19.4m.

Previously owned and operated by affiliates of the former Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets, the acquired facility is spread across nearly 11 acres of land.

Calavo chairman and chief executive officer Lee Cole said: “This best-in-class facility aligns with and extends our company’s strategic growth initiatives to build a leading market position in the refrigerated fresh packaged foods category.

“The new facility enables us to satisfy demand from several key accounts in southern California, while providing the platform for deeper market penetration across the south-west, including southern Nevada, Arizona and Utah.

“Quick-turn, ‘just-in-time’ order fulfillment is a cornerstone of RFG’s operating success, along with the outstanding depth and breadth of its product portfolio.”

The facility will allow RFG to quickly expand capacity and meet growing demand among current and new customers for its fresh, value-added packaged fruit and vegetables, ready-to-eat salads and prepared foods offerings.

With a modern design that allows optimal food-safety measures and quality production flow, the facility is located in southern California’s burgeoning Inland Empire region, which is known for its prime interstate and rail access.

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