Kings River Packing Concludes First Season Under New Corporate Structure and Announces Strategic Facility Consolidation; Bobby Hines and Brad Bishel Comment
SANGER, CA - Today is a day of celebration for Kings River Packing, as the company announced a successful completion of its first season under the new corporate structure. Not only does the grower have this to celebrate, but it also enhanced efficiency along its supply chain by consolidating facilities.
"The families of Kings River are committed to seizing opportunities as they arise to provide the best returns to our grower partners and maintain high levels of customer service for our retail partners," remarked Bobby Hines, Chief Executive Officer of Kings River Packing. "This acquisition is a testament to our dedication to proactive growth and continuous improvement."
As a press release noted, these moves reflect the company’s dedication to excellence and strategic growth, positioning it for ongoing success in the agricultural industry.
With regard to the facility consolidation, Kings River Packing is consolidating facilities across its three family-owned packing companies. Jireh Packing Company, which previously operated out of two facilities in Orange Cove and Woodlake, California, identified the strategic advantage of consolidating these operations into a single facility for long-term efficiency.
Jireh also acquired a large packing facility in Cutler, California, which was previously owned by Prima Wawona.
"The purchase of the Prima Wawona packing facility in Cutler allows us to consolidate our operations and address some operational challenges from last season," said Brad Bishel, Owner of Jireh Packing Company. "We are excited to move operations to this state-of-the-art facility and better serve our growers and customers."
The release went on to note that Cobblestone Fruit and Kings River Packing Company remain fully operational with sufficient capacity to ensure a smooth transition. This proactive approach ensures the transition period can be managed effectively, maintaining high levels of service and customer satisfaction.
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