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MISSION PRODUCE® PLANS AHEAD FOR CONTINUED GLOBAL GROWTH; CELEBRATES LEGACY OF JUAN WIESNER, PRESIDENT OF CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA AHEAD OF RETIREMENT FROM COMPANY AND ANNOUNCES SUCCESSOR

Oxnard, Calif. – August 7, 2025 – Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”) a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced that Juan Wiesner, Mission’s President of Central and South America, will retire from the Company effective November 1, 2025, following 14 years of dedicated leadership. As part of the Company’s strategic succession plan, Simón González, a 13-year Mission veteran, will be promoted to Senior Vice President, International Farming, upon Wiesner’s retirement from the company.

During his tenure, Wiesner led the Company’s growth across Central and South America, playing a pivotal role in the development of Mission’s vertically integrated and international farming operations. Most notably, he launched and scaled Mission’s Peruvian operation and expanded the Company’s international footprint into Guatemala, strengthening Mission’s ability to meet global demand with a consistent, high-quality supply of the World’s Finest Avocados™.

“Juan has been an integral part of Mission Produce’s global growth,” said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer, Mission Produce. “When the Company first established operations in Peru, he brought our vision of vertical integration to life with determination and a deep commitment to excellence.”

“As I step into the next phase of my career, I do so with deep gratitude for the journey I’ve had at Mission Produce,” said Wiesner. “When I joined Mission, vertical integration in Peru was only an idea– and today, I am proud to leave behind a thriving operation spanning more than 6,500 plantable hectares of avocados, mangos, and blueberries across Peru and Guatemala. I express my deep gratitude to Steve Barnard for his trust and support, to the Board of Directors, and to the exceptional team I’ve had the privilege of working with these past 14 years.”

As Mission looks to the future, leadership will pass to González, a trusted executive with deep roots in the organization. With more than 20 years of agribusiness experience, González holds an MBA from Emory University, a degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University, and a LEAD Program Certificate from Stanford University. He currently leads the Company’s post-harvest and packing operations and has been instrumental in executing key strategic initiatives across Peru and Guatemala. In his expanded role as Senior Vice President, International Farming, González will oversee agricultural production and packing operations for avocados, blueberries, and mangos in both countries.

“As we approach a new chapter of Mission’s long-term global growth strategy, the Company has been diligently preparing for this transition,” added Barnard. “With Simón’s deep expertise, proven leadership, and commitment to operational excellence, we are confident that he will continue to drive the Company’s international success and deliver on our strategic vision.”

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