Wonderful Citrus says it recently added Ventura Pacific Co. as the newest member of its grower community.
Ventura Pacific is a cooperative of citrus growers primarily focused on their 6,000 acres of lemons located in key growing regions throughout California. Ventura Pacific operates a 220,000-square-foot packing facility with an additional 70,000 square feet of storage space and offers year-round supply, according to a news release.
Wonderful Citrus said the additional will more than double its conventional lemon supply.
“There are many ways for Wonderful Citrus to achieve our goals of measured, profitable growth,” Zak Laffite, president of Wonderful Citrus, said in the release. “In some cases, that comes in the form of operational improvements or new business development. However, every so often a unique opportunity presents itself that aligns perfectly with our vision. I am thrilled to welcome them to our grower-packer family.”
