Sunkist Growers, Inc., a citrus marketing cooperative founded in 1893, announced that it and Fruit Growers Supply Company, its sister company founded in 1907, will strategically reorganize effective Nov. 1. A new California cooperative — Sunkist Growers, Inc. — is being formed and will serve as the holding company of the existing Sunkist Growers and Fruit Growers Supply Company.
The move will better position the combined entity to serve customers and growers with enhanced innovation and efficiency, as well as driving future growth in the citrus industry.
“We are excited to bring together the deep sales and marketing experience of Sunkist with the supply chain expertise of Fruit Growers Supply,” said Jim Phillips, president and chief executive officer of Sunkist and Fruit Growers Supply. “This will allow for a more seamless experience for both customers and growers.”
Since adopting a shared management structure in 2017, Sunkist and Fruit Growers Supply have increasingly aligned their operations. Both organizations have seen significant benefits from closer cooperation and see further strategic benefit to the reorganization of the two entities.
The Sunkist and Fruit Growers Supply boards have approved a new five-year strategic plan to ensure there is a clear vision for the future and growth path as the combined entity moves forward.
“Sunkist and Fruit Growers Supply have been operating as sister companies for over a century, and we anticipate this reorganization will allow the combined entity to better prepare for a rapidly evolving citrus market,” said Gerald Denni, Sunkist and Fruit Growers Supply chairman of the board.
The leadership team of the parent company will be composed of key leaders from both Sunkist and Fruit Growers Supply.
Sunkist Growers, Inc. is owned and operated by more than 1,000 citrus growers in California and Arizona.
Fruit Growers Supply Company is an agricultural supply cooperative company.
Source: Sunkist Growers, Inc.
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