Food and beverage industry veteran joins Mission Produce board

Mission Produce, a leading producer and distributor of fresh Hass avocados, has appointed food and beverage industry veteran Laura Flanagan to its board.

The appointment increases Mission Produce’s board to 10 directors, according to a news release.

Flanagan’s 25-plus years of leadership experience include her most recent tenure as CEO and board member of plant-based dairy alternative company Ripple Foods. She has also served as CEO of Foster Farms, a large western U.S. poultry producer, and in leadership roles at ConAgra Brands, PepsiCo and General Mills.

“We warmly welcome Laura to the board of Mission Produce,” Steve Barnard, Mission Produce CEO, said in the release. “Laura’s extensive leadership experience across the food and beverage industry, combined with her proven ability to drive innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth, make her a strong addition to our board. Her insights will be instrumental as we continue to expand our global presence and pursue new opportunities to deliver value to our customers and shareholders.”

Flanagan currently serves on the board of Performance Food Group and previously held board roles at TopGolf Callaway Brands and Core-Mark International.

“I’m honored to join the board of Mission Produce,” Flanagan said. “Mission’s commitment to quality, innovation and global expansion aligns closely with values I’ve championed throughout my career. I look forward to supporting the company’s vision, strategic initiatives and long-term growth in the worldwide fresh produce industry.”