Sunkist Fruit Products

Sunkist is one of the most recognizable names in the global citrus industry, operating as a not-for-profit marketing cooperative. Founded in 1893 as the Southern California Fruit Exchange, the organization was created by citrus growers in California and Arizona to provide a more stable and efficient way to bring their crops to market. Over the decades, it evolved into Sunkist Growers, Inc., a powerhouse in agricultural marketing that supports thousands of family-owned farms.

While the core business remains fresh citrus fruit grown in the American Southwest, the Sunkist brand is extensively licensed for various other products. This includes popular beverages, fruit snacks, and nutritional supplements. Depending on the specific product—ranging from fresh oranges to bottled soda—manufacturing and bottling may occur in various international locations under strict licensing agreements. The brand remains a symbol of California’s agricultural heritage and the cooperative business model.