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…

CALAVO GROWERS, INC. ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF RENAISSANCE FOOD GROUP PRESIDENT JIM CATCHOT AND APPOINTS JIM GIBSON AS SUCCESSOR SANTA PAULA, Calif. (October 4, 2017)–Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global avocado industry leader and expanding provider of value-added fresh food, today announced that Jim Catchot will retire as President of its Renaissance Food Group, LLC more…

Renaissance Food Group, a fresh food company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers, Inc., will feature their lineup of Garden Highway Veggie Noodles at United Fresh, as a finalist in the Produce Innovation Awards showcase. The product was created in response to increased retail and consumer demand for fresh, healthy food alternatives. more…