Renaissance Food Group (RFG), a fresh food company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers, Inc.,  has announced that Raina Nelson has been promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP) of Business Development, one of two newly created executive vice president positions at the company.  Mark Lodge, formerly with Revolution Foods, joins RFG as more…

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif – Renaissance Food Group (RFG), a fresh food company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers, Inc., will feature its newly created Chef Veggie Starters™ at PMA Fresh Summit this October in Anaheim, CA. The product line can be viewed in the booth and will be featured in the Fresh more…

SANTA PAULA, Calif – Calavo Growers, Inc. is excited to announce the publication of their first ever sustainability highlights report, covering performance and sustainability-related initiatives across the enterprise (Calavo Fresh, Calavo Foods, and Renaissance Food Group). The report is published on the Calavo website and introduces a new sustainability policy and framework designed to organize more…

Established industry leader will take over role of retiring industry veteran. Renaissance Food Group (RFG) has announced that Nancy Johnston has joined the company as vice president, produce procurement. In this role, Nancy will continue to drive the company’s procurement initiatives and lead all aspects of the corporate sourcing and regional procurement teams. Nancy brings more…

Renaissance Food Group (RFG) has announced that Kim St George has joined the company as vice president business development. In this role, St George will work to develop a strategic plan to support existing business channels while focusing on new growth opportunities as they align with overall company goals and initiatives.  St George comes to RFG more…

Renaissance Food Group (RFG) has announced senior vice president of produce sales, Phil Fendyan, will retire in April, after more than 15 years with the company. During his tenure with RFG, Fendyan worked as VP of sales and marketing before being promoted to his most recent position, SVP of sales, produce. He was instrumental in more…

Renaissance Food Group, a fresh food company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers, Inc., will feature one of their newest innovations items, Garden Highway One Pot Kits at the upcoming PMA Fresh Summit. The product line was created as a solution to fresh, easy-to-prepare meal kits consumers can make at home in more…

Key players set in place to drive continued success and meet growth goals  RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Renaissance Food Group (RFG) has announced that Daniel Klausner has joined the company as Director of Produce Sales, East. In this role, Klausner will work to maintain existing customer relationships and develop new business for the rapidly expanding more…

Renaissance Food Group, a fresh food company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers, Inc., will feature one of their newest innovations items, Garden Highway Fiesta Fruit Salad, at the upcoming United FreshMKT Expo. The product was created to capitalize on the chili-lime flavor trend that is rising in popularity among the Millennial more…