Calavo Growers (CVGW) 9 Jun 212021 Q2 Earnings call transcript

Greetings, and welcome to the Calavo Growers, Incorporated Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Lisa Mueller, Investor Relations. you. Thank begin. may you Lisa,

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Hi, Ben.

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Hi, good afternoon.

Mitch. Hi

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