Patrick Cortes

Senior Director of Business Development, Mission Produce

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Ventura’s Petty Ranch has cultivated about 185,000 pounds of avocados so far this year. Mission Produce sorts, packs, and distributes the fruit to retail chains statewide.

Follow CA avocado’s journey: Farm to distribution truck to your taste buds

Ventura’s Petty Ranch has cultivated about 185,000 pounds of avocados so far this year. Mission Produce sorts, packs, and distributes the fruit to retail chains statewide.

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