Sunsweet Growers Inc. is a grower-owned cooperative founded in 1917 that produces and sells dried fruit, especially California prunes, and prune juice. Representing nearly 150 grower members, the company says it produces 50,000 tons of Sunsweet Prunes annually and supplies more than 20% of the world’s prunes. Its history includes introducing prune juice in 1932 and opening its international headquarters in Yuba City in 1975.
Growers Cooperative Grape Juice, IncSince 1929, Growers Cooperative Grape Juice has turned Concord grapes and other regional fruit into bulk juices, concentrates, and purees for commercial food and beverage makers. Farmer-owned by more than 70 growers in New York’s Lake Erie Grape Belt, the cooperative processes fruit from its Westfield facility and also provides toll processing for customer-owned harvests. Its SQF-certified operation has grown from a seasonal grape plant into a year-round supplier serving domestic and international markets.WESTFIELD, NY
Ocean SprayOcean Spray is a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative that makes cranberry-based foods and beverages, including cranberry juice drinks and dried cranberries. Founded in 1930 by three cranberry growers, it has grown to around 700 family farmers and describes itself as a leading producer of cranberries.BREINIGSVILLE, PA
Vita-Pakt Citrus Products CoVita-Pakt Citrus Products Co. processes fruit into industrial citrus ingredients and other fruit products, and has operated in California since its juice company was founded in 1947. Incorporated in 1957, it later focused on industrial ingredient manufacturing and describes itself as a vertically integrated processor and supplier. Its production includes fresh not-from-concentrate juices and dried citrus products.SOMERS, NY
TAURA by IFFFounded in 1973 as a citrus growers’ co-operative in Tauranga, New Zealand, TAURA by IFF turns real fruit into long-shelf-life inclusions and snacks for food manufacturers. Its proprietary technology removes more than 90% of the fruit’s moisture while retaining authentic taste, texture and fruit character, giving developers a practical alternative to dried or freeze-dried fruit. TAURA now operates factories in New Zealand and Belgium, with a U.S. plant planned for mid-2026, while remaining rooted in its New Zealand beginnings.WEST CHESTER, OH