SANTA PAULA, CA - Today, the Limoneira Company announced a change to its Board of Directors as Jesus “Chuy” Loza has decided to resign. Effective June 14, 2022, he will be stepping down to focus his attention on leading Freska Produce.

“It has been an honor to work with Limoneira’s Board and management team, especially through the recent pandemic,” said Loza. “I am resigning from the Limoneira Board to focus my attention on my role as Chief Executive Officer of Freska Produce. Freska is one of the largest distributors of fresh and dehydrated mangos in the United States and also distributes Mexican, Peruvian, and California avocados as well as provides refrigeration and processing services in Oxnard, California, to strawberry growers. Our domestic and international growth opportunities now require my full attention.”

As Loza resigns, Limoneira remains committed to maintaining a well-qualified and diverse Board that will provide guidance to the company’s leaders in the execution of its strategic initiatives, a press release stated.

Chairman of the Limoneira Board Gordon Kimball commented on Loza’s recent resignation.

“On behalf of our Board and Limoneira’s management team, we thank Chuy for his service and commitment to our Company. We greatly appreciate his insight and expertise throughout market cycles and the growth of One World of Citrus™,” he said.

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