Mission Produce and the E-Beam Legacy of Calavo’s Growers
Mission Produce and the E-Beam Legacy of Calavo’s Growers By Will Cavan, Publisher, Mango World Magazine Following Mission Produce’s acquisition of Calavo Growers in May 2026, the global produce industry is closely watching how the combined platform will leverage cutting-edge post-harvest technologies, as reported by industry trade sources and investor filings. Calavo’s growers historically established a strong precedent in adopting non-thermal, electronic cold-pasteurization and e-beam phytosanitary solutions to ensure biosecurity, pathogen control, and extended shelf life. These high-energy electron beam systems, validated by research from the National Center for Electron Beam Research at Texas A&M University and commercial leaders like Reveam, provide chemical-free and heat-free treatment that protects the internal structural integrity, flavor, and appearance of tropical produce. Mission Produce is uniquely positioned to continue and expand this technological ...