Founded in 1983, Mission Produce began as a regional avocado packer. Today, the company sells its product throughout the world. The company, which deals in fresh and frozen avocados and has several packing, processing and distribution facilities throughout the United States, including Oxnard, Denver, Chicago, Vineland, Atlanta and Dallas. Its international operations include Mexico, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and Peru.
Stephen graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and began his career with Santa Clara Produce, Inc. In 1983, he became a founding partner at Mission Produce.
Stephen is the past chairman of the Produce Marketing Association, past director of the Ventura County Agricultural Association, past director of the California Avocado Commission, past president of the Ventura County Taxpayer Association, and past director of Sunkist. He is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for Cal Poly, a director to Cal Poly Foundation, and past chairman of the PMA Education Foundation.
Stephen was elected to the board in 1996 and served as chairman in 2013.
What is Stephen J. Barnard's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Stephen J. Barnard is at least $21.81 million as of September 14th, 2026. Mr. Barnard owns 1,750,017 shares of Mission Produce stock worth more than $21,805,212 as of September 17th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Barnard may own. Learn More about Stephen J. Barnard's net worth.
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Has Stephen J. Barnard been buying or selling shares of Mission Produce?
During the last quarter, Stephen J. Barnard has sold $1,062,277.92 of Mission Produce stock. Most recently, Stephen J. Barnard sold 66,496 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.02, for a transaction totalling $865,777.92. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now directly owns 1,750,017 shares of the company's stock, valued at $22,785,221.34. Learn More on Stephen J. Barnard's trading history.
Who are Mission Produce's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Mission Produce?
In the last twelve months, Mission Produce insiders bought shares 30 times. They purchased a total of 5,628,151 shares worth more than $70,051,622.05. In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 3 times. They sold a total of 86,496 shares worth more than $1,122,927.92. The most recent insider tranaction occured on September, 14th when Chairman
Stephen J. Barnard sold 66,496 shares worth more than $865,777.92. Insiders at Mission Produce own 30.9% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Mission Produce. Information on this page was last updated on 9/14/2026.
