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The group's principal activities are procurement and marketing of avocados and other perishable foods. the group also prepares and distributes processed avocado products. the operations are conducted through three business segments: california avocados, processed products and international avocados and perishable food products. the california avocado segment includes distribution of avocados procured in california. the processed products segment includes operations related to the purchase, manufacturing, and distribution of processed avocado products. the international avocados and perishable foods products segment includes operations related to distribution of fresh avocados procured and distribution of other perishable food items. california avocados accounted for 66% of 2001 revenues; International avocados and perishable food products, 22% and processed products, 12%. |