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\n <\/span>, June 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Sunkist Growers, Inc., a citrus marketing cooperative founded in 1893, announced today that Limoneira Company, one of its original founding members, will rejoin the organization effective November 1, 2025<\/span>. The move marks a meaningful reunion and a bold step forward for both companies.<\/p>\n

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“This is more than a return\u2014it’s a powerful alignment of shared history, values, and vision,”\u00a0said Jim Phillips<\/span>, President and CEO of Sunkist Growers. “Together, we’re transforming our collective capabilities into greater value for our growers, packers, and customers.”<\/p>\n

Under the new agreement, Limoneira will continue to operate as an independent business entity. However, all of Limoneira’s fresh citrus sales and marketing responsibilities\u2014primarily focused on lemons\u2014will transition to Sunkist at the start of the new citrus season.<\/p>\n

“We have long respected Sunkist’s leadership and legacy in the citrus industry,”\u00a0said Harold Edwards<\/span>, President and CEO of Limoneira. “Now is the right time to rejoin. Both organizations have evolved, adapted, and strengthened\u2014and we’re excited to build on that momentum to create lasting value for our growers and customers.”<\/p>\n

This reconnection is expected to drive expanded market access, optimize citrus supply, and strengthen the cooperative’s ability to meet evolving customer and grower needs.<\/p>\n

Both companies are looking forward to strengthening Sunkist’s market position and expanding our reach through this renewed momentum and are committed to ensuring a seamless transition and continued service excellence heading into the new season.<\/p>\n

\n About Limoneira<\/b>: (Nasdaq: LMNR), a 132-year-old international agribusiness headquartered in Santa Paula, California<\/span>, has grown to become one of the premier integrated agribusinesses in the world. Limoneira (l\u0113 mo\u00f1 \u00e2ra) is a dedicated sustainability company with 10,500 acres of rich agricultural lands, real estate properties, and water rights in California<\/span>, Arizona<\/span>, Chile<\/span>, and Argentina<\/span>. The company is a leading producer of lemons, avocados, and other crops that are enjoyed throughout the world. For more about Limoneira Company, visit www.limoneira.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n About Sunkist<\/b>: Sunkist Growers, Inc. is a citrus marketing cooperative, founded in 1893, which is owned and operated by more than 1,000 growers made up of family farmers growing citrus in California<\/span> and Arizona<\/span>. For more information, visit www.sunkist.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All Rights Reserved. Sunkist is a registered trademark of Sunkist Growers, Inc., USA<\/span> \u00a9 2025<\/p>\n

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PR Newswire VALENCIA, Calif. , June 10, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Sunkist Growers, Inc., a citrus marketing cooperative founded in 1893, announced today that Limoneira Company, one of its original founding members, will rejoin the organization effective November 1, 2025. The move marks a meaningful reunion and a bold step forward for both companies. “This is more than a return\u2014it’s a powerful alignment of shared history, values, and vision,”\u00a0said Jim Phillips, President and CEO of Sunkist Growers. “Together, we’re transforming our collective capabilities into greater value for our growers, packers, and customers.” Under the new agreement, Limoneira will continue to operate as an independent business entity. However, all of Limoneira’s fresh citrus sales and marketing responsibilities\u2014primarily focused on lemons\u2014will transition to Sunkist … <\/p>\n

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