Founded 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.
The Fruit Box CoThe Fruit Box Co. grew from a family’s experiments with freeze-drying fresh fruit into a snack maker specializing in crisp, convenient fruit treats. Its process removes moisture while preserving the fruit’s original shape, flavor and much of its nutrition, turning options such as strawberries and mandarin oranges into lightweight, no-drip snacks. The company also extends its crunchy approach to candy and honey-based treats.
Zentis Fruchtwelt GmbH & Co. KGFrom Aachen, Zentis Fruchtwelt GmbH & Co. KG develops and produces fruit preparations, fillings and confectionery for food manufacturers, alongside its consumer brands in spreads and marzipan. The company says it has worked with fruit and natural ingredients for more than 130 years and now operates internationally with more than 2,000 employees in over 50 countries. Its industrial solutions are developed with partners ranging from start-ups to global food groups.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Sunsweet Growers IncSunsweet 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.FLEETWOOD, 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