Founding Member Limoneira to Rejoin Sunkist Growers

Core Insights - Limoneira Company will rejoin Sunkist Growers, Inc. effective November 1, 2025, marking a significant reunion for both companies [1][2] - The partnership aims to enhance collective capabilities and create greater value for growers, packers, and customers [2][3] - Limoneira will maintain its independent operations while transferring its fresh citrus sales and marketing responsibilities to Sunkist [2][3] Company Overview - Limoneira is a 132-year-old agribusiness based in Santa Paula, California, specializing in lemons, avocados, and other crops across 10,500 acres in multiple countries [5] - Sunkist Growers, founded in 1893, is a citrus marketing cooperative owned by over 1,000 family farmers in California and Arizona [6] Strategic Goals - The reconnection is expected to drive expanded market access, optimize citrus supply, and enhance the cooperative's ability to meet customer and grower needs [3][4] - Both companies are committed to ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining service excellence as they enter the new citrus season [4]