Sunkist Growers report strong year in 2016 despite challenges
The California farm cooperative “responded well, moving an additional 3.5 million cartons into the fresh market, generating revenue to support over $1 billion in member payments for the third time in the company’s history,” said Sunkist Chairman Russ Hanlin.
“Working hand in hand with management, the board is pleased with the way we managed a very large crop in 2016,” Gerald Denni, a member of the Sunkist board of directors said. “But we are now keenly focused on current industry challenges and building a stronger Sunkist for the future.”
The 2016 - 2017 California navel orange forecast is 44 million boxes, up 5 percent from the October forecast, and down 3 percent from last season’s crop.
The 2016-2017 Navel orange harvest began in late October. The 2016 - 2017 Valencia orange forecast is 9 million boxes, up 6 percent on the October forecast, and up 3 percent from last season’s crop.
source: visaliatimesdelta.com
