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Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:CVGW), a global leader in avocado marketing and an expanding provider of other fresh perishable produce items, today announced that it will be among the participating companies at the BB&T Capital Markets Food Conference “From Farm to Table” on Tues., Nov. 17, 2009 in New York City. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Lee E. Cole will be conducting one-on-one investor meetings at the conference.

Calavo disclosed that its investor presentation to be used at the BB&T conference and other impending financial community meetings is available at www.calavo.com : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. under the "Investor Relations" section.



About Calavo Growers, Inc.

Calavo Growers, Inc. is the worldwide leader in the procurement and marketing of fresh avocados and other perishable

foods, as well as the manufacturing and distribution of processed avocado products. Founded in 1924, Calavo’s expertise in marketing and distributing avocados, processed avocados, and other perishable products enables it to serve food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarkets and restaurants on a global basis.



Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains statements relating to future events and results of Calavo (including certain projections and business trends) that are “forward- looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results and events may differ from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: increased competition, conducting substantial amounts of business internationally, pricing pressures on agricultural products, adverse weather and growing conditions confronting avocado growers, new governmental regulations, as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, without limitation, the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2007. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Calavo Growers, Inc.Lee Cole, 805-525-1245