Sunkist Growers, Incorporated

Sunkist Growers, Incorporated is a citrus grower's non-stock membership cooperative comprised of 6,000 members from California and Arizona.

History

It was formed in 1893 as the Southern California Fruit Exchange; by 1905, the group represented 5,000 members, 45% of the California citrus industry, and renamed itself the California Fruit Growers Exchange. It adopted the "Sunkist" name in 1908 for its highest quality oranges, and so was the first to brand fruit.

Related Topics:
1893 - 1908 - Orange

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