Valley Fig Growers · Fresno, CA United States
Company Description
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If fig lovers had their own political party, they'd hold the convention in Fresno. This California city and the nearby San Joaquin Valley produce all of the commercially sold dried figs in the US. Naturally, the cooperative of fig growers known as the Valley Fig Growers calls Fresno home. The cooperative, which produces dried figs and other dried fruit products under the Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice, Old Orchard, and Sun-Maid labels, says it will move some packaging jobs to Mexico in 2005. The 30 members of Fig Valley Growers estimate they represent about 40% of California's fig industry. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Valley Fig Growers Financials
| Company Type | Private - Cooperative Single Location |
| Fiscal Year-End | July |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $5.5 |
| Employees | 50 |
Valley Fig Growers Executives
6 executives listed for Valley Fig Growers's Fresno, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Paul Mesple | Network |
| Vice Chairman | Mike Braga | Network |
| President | Michael Emigh | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Valley Fig Growers
Demand is driven by federal agricultural policy programs, food consumption trends, and the grain and oilseed export market. The profitability of individual companies depends on maximizing crop yield and minimizing disease risk. Large companies have advantages in highly automated technologies and access to the latest in seed and crop technologies. Small operations can compete effectively by harvesting heirloom, non-genetically modified (GM), or specialty products. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee (operator and hired laborers) is $100,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Valley Fig Growers Competitors
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