Sanger, CA – [August 1, 2024] – Kings River Packing, LP BB #:115305 is delighted to announce the successful completion of its first season under the new corporate structure.
This achievement underscores the company’s dedication to excellence and strategic growth, positioning it for ongoing success in the agricultural industry.
In line with their commitment to improving operations and customer service, the families of Kings River Packing recognize the importance of enhancing efficiency across their three family-owned packing companies.
Jireh Packing Company, previously operating out of two facilities in Orange Cove and Woodlake, has identified the strategic advantage of consolidating operations into a single facility for long-term efficiency.
Jireh has acquired a large packing facility located in Cutler, CA, that was previously operated by Prima Wawona. This strategic move will enable Jireh Packing Company to streamline its operations, reduce complexity, and improve service delivery.
Jireh has begun consolidating operations and will run much of their fruit at the Cutler facility in the upcoming season. They expect to have the Woodlake and Orange Cove facilities consolidated to Cutler completely by the end of the year.
“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.”
Additionally, 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.
“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,” added Bobby Hines, CEO of Kings River Packing, LP. “This acquisition is a testament to our dedication to proactive growth and continuous improvement.”
About Kings River Packing, LP
Starting from a few orange seeds in 1866 that grew the first orange trees in Fresno County, Kings River Packing, LP has grown into one of the leading suppliers of citrus. Led by the family in every aspect of the operation, Kings River Packing delivers superior customer service through family values, consistent high-quality citrus year around, and the flexibility to address your specific needs. Learn more about our story at www.kingorange.com or follow @KingsRiverPacking on Instagram.
About Jireh Packing Company
Founded by the Bishel family in 2022, Jireh Packing Company is a family-owned business specializing in growing, packing, and shipping citrus commodities from various regions of the Central Valley. We are dedicated to delivering fresh, high-quality products to customers throughout North America and beyond.
https://jirehcompanies.com/
For further information, please contact:
Michelle Alo
VP of Marketing
Kings River Packing, LP
Phone: 559.787.2056
Email: michelle@kingorange.com
Website: www.kingorange.com
