Fruit & Tree Nut Farming
Industry Description
The US fruit and tree nut farming industry includes about 110,000 farms with combined annual revenue of about $21 billion. Major companies include Dole Food Company, almond cooperative Blue Diamond Growers, the National Grape Cooperative and its Welch's subsidiary, and citrus cooperative Florida's Natural Growers. The industry is concentrated: the top 8 percent of farms generate about 75 percent of revenue.
SIC: 0171, 0172, 0173, 0174, 0175, 0179
NAICS: 111310, 111320, 111331, 111332, 111333, 111334, 111335, 111336, 111339
NAICS: 111310, 111320, 111331, 111332, 111333, 111334, 111335, 111336, 111339
Related Industries:
Crop Production, Candy Manufacturing, Fruit & Vegetable Processing, Food Wholesalers, Fresh Produce Wholesalers, Specialty Food StoresTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| MORAITIS GROUP PTY LIMITED | 3,929.46M | Homebush Bay, Nsw |
| Dole Holding Company, LLC | 3,904.00M | Westlake Village, CA |
| Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. | 3,552.90M | George Town, Grand Cayman |
| Chiquita Brands International, Inc. | 3,227.43M | Cincinnati, OH |
| CHIQUITA BRANDS L.L.C. | 1,573.30M | Cincinnati, OH |
There are 262,143 companies in this industry. To view all of them, register now.Trends
Federal Marketing of Fresh Fruit - The US government is increasingly involved in promoting fresh...
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The consumer price index for food, an indicator of fruit and nut product values, rose 4.7 percent in December 2011 compared to the same month in 2010.
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Organic Farmers Seek Subsidies - US farmers may not be able to meet the surging demand for organic fruits, nuts, and vegetables if subsidies for organic farms are not increased,...
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