SANTA PAULA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global leader in the processing and distribution of avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and guacamole, today announced that James Snyder will become the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer effective December 2.
Shawn Munsell, Calavo’s current CFO will be departing the Company on November 29 to pursue a new opportunity. He will serve as a consultant to the Company in the month of December to ensure a smooth transition.
“We are excited to welcome James back to Calavo,” said Lee Cole, President and Chief Executive Officer of Calavo Growers, Inc. “James served the Company well for over 18 years as our Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, and we are thrilled that he has agreed to return as our CFO to lead the division that he knows so well. We thank Shawn for all that he has done for Calavo in his two and a half years here, and we wish him well in his new endeavors.”
“Returning to Calavo will be like a homecoming for me,” Snyder said. “I built my career at Calavo, and I am eager to help Lee and the team move the Company forward as its CFO.”
Snyder has served as Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Gem-Pack Berries in Irvine, California since April. Prior to that he was in a similar role for Nano Banc of Irvine from 2020 to 2024. He was with Calavo from 2001 to 2020. Snyder began his career with Deloitte, where he spent seven years in various audit functions.
About Calavo Growers, Inc.
Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW) is a global leader in the processing and distribution of avocados, tomatoes, papayas and guacamole. 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 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 facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Learn more about The Family of Fresh™ at calavo.com.
Investor Contact
Julie Kegley, Senior Vice President
Financial Profiles, Inc.
calavo@finprofiles.com
310-622-8246
