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.

SOURCE: Calavo Growers, Inc.

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

Expected next dividend:
Dividend Announcement Date: 9/28/2009
Dividend Record Date: 12/1/2009
Dividend Pay Date: 12/11/2009
Dividend Amount: 0.50

Expected next dividend:
Dividend Announcement Date: 9/28/2009
Dividend Record Date: 12/1/2009
Dividend Pay Date: 12/11/2009
Dividend Amount: 0.50

About Limoneira Company

Limoneira Company, a 116-year old international land, farming and food company headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has grown to become one of the premier integrated agribusiness operations in the world. It played a major role in the development and growth of California's citrus industry. Limoneira, through its affiliated companies, partnerships, and strategic alliances, encompass thousands of acres of rich agricultural lands and commercial property throughout California. For more about Limoneira Company, visit www.limoneira.com.

About Calavo

Calavo Growers, Inc. is a 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 foods allows the company to deliver a wide array of fresh and processed food products to 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 Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2004. 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.

Contacts:
John Chamberlain
Limoneira Company
Director of Marketing
(805) 525-5541 Ext 256
Email Contact

Diane Rumbaugh
Rumbaugh Public Relations
(805) 493-2877
Email Contact

SOURCE: Limoneira

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