Sunkist Growers and Fruit Growers Supply Company announce strategic reorganization

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Sunkist Growers, Inc. announced today that together with Fruit Growers Supply Company, it will strategically reorganize effective November 1, 2025. 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. This strategic 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. This will allow for a more seamless experience for both customers and growers,” said Jim Phillips, President and CEO of Sunkist and Fruit Growers Supply.

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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. This marks the beginning of the next phase of transformation and reflects a natural evolution of the partnership that management has developed. 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 Growers“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. With the changes that have been made over the past several years, we are in an excellent position to enter the next phase of growth as one company,” 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, ensuring continuity and a smooth transition for customers, growers, and employees.

Contact:
Garrett Stolz
Sunkist Growers
Tel: (+1) 661.290.8772
[email protected]
www.sunkist.com

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