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West Pak Avocado

www.westpakavocado.com

 
Founded in 1982 as a grower and shipper of California avocados, West Pak began operations from a small packing house in Fallbrook – the heart of the state’s avocado growing region. Today, West Pak is a major force in the avocado industry, with ripening...
  • Number of Employees: 100-250
  • Annual Revenue: $10-50 Million

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