Kings River Packing Acquires Gillette Citrus; Bobby Hines, Mark Gillette, and Joel Yeary Discuss
SANGER, CA - For Kings River Packing, 2023 is a year of strategic investments for future growth. Its latest move is the acquisition of Gillette Citrus, enabling the supplier to extend its portfolio. Additionally, the company has announced a new headquarters, expanded marketing, and additions to its team.
“Proactive planning and investment are necessary for us to stay competitive and ensure the legacy can continue from one generation to the next,” said Bobby Hines, Director of Sales and Family Owner of Kings River Packing. “Many of the plans have been years in the making and it is awesome to finally see them come to life.”
These plans include the recent acquisition of Gillette Citrus, which brings together two family-run companies with a rich history and reputation for delivering quality citrus. As stated in a release, the Gillette family has been farming in California’s San Joaquin Valley since the 1960s and has grown to be a leader in both domestic and export citrus.
“It gives us satisfaction knowing the legacy we have built will continue through the Kings River Packing family,” commented Mark Gillette, former Co-Owner of Gillette Citrus.
This acquisition comes as the families of Kings River Packing undergo the construction of a new 225,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art packing facility, expected to be completed in time for the upcoming season. The company’s new corporate headquarters will also be opening in July, making space for additional personnel.
Some of those additions to Kings River include Joel Yeary, Martin Garcia, Alex Marriott, and Seth Nordell, who have joined the sales team to maintain the high level of service the supplier is known for as the business grows.
“I am happy to be a part of such a dynamic company with deep roots and prominence in the citrus industry. Their commitment to their employees and retail partners is truly unique, and I am excited for the plans ahead,” commented Yeary, Sales Account Representative.
These strategic investments to increase supply and sales resources allow Kings River Packing to provide year-round supply at scale for retail partners looking to reduce complexity and build long-term partnerships.
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