– USA, CA – Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global avocado industry leader and provider of value-added fresh food, announced the election of Farha Aslam as Chair of its Board of Directors effective immediately, succeeding Steve Hollister who will remain on the Board.
“I am honored to serve as Chair of Calavo Growers, and I appreciate the opportunity to play an integral role in this 100-year-old company,” said Farha Aslam. “Calavo has a heritage of leadership in the avocado industry, and today it is capitalizing on its position in this attractive category with robust consumer demand. The Company is well positioned for growth given its strong relationships with growers and customers, attractive assets, solid balance sheet and perhaps most importantly, its team of dynamic, committed people.”
About Farha Aslam
Ms. Aslam is a Managing Partner at Crescent House Capital, an investment and strategic advisory firm she founded that focuses on the agriculture, energy, and food processing industries. She has worked in the finance industry since 1996. Before founding Crescent House in 2019, she was Managing Director at Stephens Inc., where she led the firm’s Food and Agribusiness equity research team and built a top-tier research franchise that spanned the grain, ethanol, protein, and packaged food sectors and successfully positioned lead managed equity offerings and debt financings. Previously, Farha Aslam was VP at Merrill Lynch and a risk management advisor at UBS.
Farha Aslam graduated from the University of California with a bachelor’s degree in economics and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia University.
About Calavo Growers, Inc.
Calavo Growers, Inc. 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 labels, and store brands. Founded in 1924, Calavo has a rich culture of innovation, sustainable practice, and market growth. The company serves retail grocery, food service, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors, and wholesalers worldwide. Calavo is headquartered in Santa Paula, California, with facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
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