Calavo Growers Inc markets and distributes avocados (fresh and prepared) and other perishable foods to wholesalers, supermarkets, food distributors, and restaurants. The company gathers avocados from California and Mexico and sells final products internationally. In addition to specializing in preparing avocados, part of the process involves sorting and packaging fresh cut fruits and vegetables into salads, wraps, and other ready-to-eat items (eg. guacamole and salsa). Calavo Growers uses a web of company-operated and independently operated USDA and organic certified facilities to help deal with the short storage life of avocados and other foods.