Mission Produce, Inc. AVO is stepping up strategic investments aimed at strengthening its operating platform and improving long-term profitability. A key move is the recently completed acquisition of Calavo Growers, which expands Mission Produce’s packing and distribution footprint and enhances its ability to manage avocado supply across different regions and fruit sizes. The combination also adds Calavo’s guacamole and ready-to-eat offerings, giving Mission Produce exposure to the higher-margin prepared foods category. Management expects at least $25 million in annualized cost synergies within 18 months, with benefits beginning in the fiscal fourth quarter and accelerating through fiscal 2027.

Apart from acquisitions, Mission…