March 23, 2016, Valencia, CA – According to recent IRI Worldwide data, total citrus sales in dollars are up by 8 percent over last year in the December – February time period, highlighting consumer enthusiasm for seasonal citrus. “Consumers are seeking fresh, bright and delicious foods during the winter months – creating great opportunity for […]
https://sunkist.com/press-room/citrus-sales-on-the-rise/
March 17, 2016, Valencia, CA – Peak citrus season is in full swing, and with it, a number of Sunkist® citrus varieties are at their prime. Cara Cara, Navel and blood oranges as well as Meyer lemons are full-flavored with strong supplies and superior quality, and late season specialties like Gold Nugget variety mandarins and […]
https://sunkist.com/press-room/diverse-varieties-plentiful-at-height-of-peak-citrus-season/
February 25, 2016, Valencia, Calif. & Miami, Fl. — Sunkist Growers and Passion Growers today announced a significant personnel change for both organizations. Kevin Fiori is leaving his position as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Sunkist Growers in Valencia, Calif. to assume a position with Passion Growers, a leading floral company headquartered […]
https://sunkist.com/press-room/kevin-fiori-to-assume-position-with-passion-growers/
February 25, 2016, Valencia, Calif. — Sunkist Growers announced today that current Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer John Striff will oversee the organization’s sales and marketing departments following the departure of Kevin Fiori in June. “We are so appreciative of the outstanding work that Kevin has done during his time at Sunkist,” said […]
February 23, 2016, Valencia, Calif. — Sunkist Growers announced the cooperative’s sixth consecutive billion-dollar revenue year at the company’s annual meeting on February 17. Moreover, for the first time in Sunkist’s history, for two consecutive years the organization has issued grower payments of over a billion dollars. “Sunkist has made many advancements to keep […]
December 21, 2015, Valencia, CA – Organics are the fastest growing segment in agriculture, and increasing demand for organic citrus bolsters this trend. Retail sales of organic citrus in the U.S. were up 14 percent in 2015 according to IRI Worldwide Data, meaning that organic citrus is growing nearly three times faster than conventional citrus. […]
October 19, 2015, ATLANTA, GA – Late autumn brings cooler weather and changing colors, but it also brings the return of Sunkist® seasonal citrus! At the 2015 PMA Fresh Summit Convention + Expo, Sunkist will be encouraging attendees to taste the first of this year’s seasonal citrus crop, browse the cooperative’s refreshed website and retail […]
October 14, 2015, VALENCIA, CA – Sunkist is preparing for this year’s new growing season – and the future – with the launch of new consumer, retail, foodservice and grower websites. Boasting visually stunning images and a simplified navigation, the site brings to life the Sunkist story of quality, heritage and tradition, while serving as […]
https://sunkist.com/press-room/sunkist-kicks-off-citrus-season-with-fresh-website/
Oct. 1, 2015, VALENCIA, CA – After more than 30 years in the citrus industry and nearly 11 years at Sunkist, Dave Pott, Sunkist Director of Export Sales, will retire at the end of this year. Pott’s position will be assumed by Ray Mizutani, who joined Sunkist in 2011 and has worked in the export […]
July 22, 2015, MONTEREY, CA — As health and nutrition become increasingly important to consumers, menus across the foodservice landscape are focusing on fresh produce trends, presenting many opportunities for bright, zesty citrus flavors in dishes and beverages. Offering over 40 varieties of premium citrus, Sunkist is pleased to showcase fresh citrus trends in foodservice […]
https://sunkist.com/press-room/foodservice-pma-2015/
