Calavo Growers Inc. has named Tommy Padilla as it senior director of international sales.
“Tommy has more than 12 years of experience in establishing and transforming international sales and sourcing teams, and we are looking forward to continuing to build Calavo’s international presence under his leadership,” Danny Dumas, senior vice president and general manager of Calavo’s Grown Division, said in a news release.
The Santa Paula, Calif.-based company is a global leader in quality produce, including avocados, tomatoes and papayas, and a pioneer of healthy fresh-cut fruit, vegetables and prepared foods.
“With Tommy’s help we are well positioned to support our international customers and expand (or broaden) our ‘Family of Fresh’ products and services in the Asian and European markets,” Brian Kocher, CEO and President of Calavo, said in the release. “Tommy is a great addition to our team, and we are excited to have an industry veteran join our family.”
Founded in 1924, Calavo serves retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors and wholesalers worldwide, and the company has processing plants and packing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, according to the release.
