Calavo debuting ready-to-cook meal innovations

The three product lines come fully prepared to cook in 30 minutes or less, with prominent labeling that calls out the preferred cooking method, according to Calavo.

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Calavo Growers is featuring new ready-to-cook meal solutions at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.

Calavo will showcase three new convenient product lines: Easy Bakes, Air Fryer Kits and Quick Skillet meal solutions, according to a news release. Each of these product lines comes fully prepared to cook in 30 minutes or less, with prominent labeling that calls out the preferred cooking method, the release said:

  • Calavo Easy Bakes feature fall-ready flavor profiles, including Cinnamon Spiced Apple Fruit Crisp and Pumpkin Spiced Sweet Potato with Marshmallows, and are packed in an oven-ready tray for maximum convenience.
  • Calavo Air Fryer Kits include varieties such as Nashville Hot Style Cauliflower and Roasting Root Blend and are ready to toss in the air fryer for a quick, easy dish.
  • Calavo Quick Skillets take the prep work out of creating a delicious meal in minutes with ready-to-cook recipes, including Breakfast Potatoes with Bacon & Hollandaise.

“Calavo’s new meal innovations offer consumers a solution to creating timesaving, delicious meals at home,” Paul Harrison, executive vice president of sales and operations for Calavo Prepared, said in the release. “We are proud of the investments Calavo continues to make into product development and operational efficiencies that help drive sales for our retail partners and create fresh and healthy food for end consumers.”

For more information and to sample new products, visit Calavo in booth No. 1839 at the IFPA show, Oct. 20-21, in Anaheim, Calif.

“We are very excited for this year’s IFPA Global Show,” Rachelle Schulken, marketing and sustainability manager, said in the release. “Calavo has designed this year’s booth showcase to feature new product innovation; our commitment to sustainability; and to further grow relationships with growers, suppliers and retailers as we enter a milestone year for our company.”

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