Mission Produce® Appoints Laura Flanagan to Board of Directors

Core Insights - Mission Produce, Inc. has appointed Laura Flanagan as an independent Class III director, effective June 30, 2025, increasing the board size from nine to ten directors [1] - Flanagan brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the food and beverage industry, with expertise in strategic growth, marketing, and supply chain efficiency [2] - Flanagan previously served as CEO of Ripple Foods and Foster Farms, where she achieved significant revenue and profitability improvements [3] - The CEO of Mission Produce, Steve Barnard, expressed confidence in Flanagan's ability to drive innovation and strategic growth for the company [4] - Flanagan holds an MBA from Stanford and has served on various boards, including Performance Food Group [4] Company Overview - Mission Produce is a global leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados and mangos, operating in over 25 countries [5] - The company has been in operation since 1983 and is vertically integrated with five packing facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala [5] - Mission Produce sources from over 20 premium growing regions, ensuring a year-round supply of fresh fruit [5] - The company has a global distribution network with strategically positioned forward distribution centers in key markets, offering value-added services [5]