Vegetable and Melon Farming
Industry Description
The US vegetable and melon farming industry includes about 70,000 farms with combined annual revenue of about $15 billion. Major companies include Chiquita, Dole Food, and the US operations of Fresh Del Monte Produce. The industry is concentrated: the top 10 percent of farms generate almost 90 percent of industry revenue.
SIC: 0134, 0139
NAICS: 111211, 111219
NAICS: 111211, 111219
Related Industries:
Crop Production, Fruit & Vegetable Processing, Food Service Contractors, Food Wholesalers, Fresh Produce Wholesalers, Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing , Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Farm & Garden Equipment WholesalersTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dole Food Company, Inc. | 6,892.61M | Westlake Village, CA |
| MULGOWIE FRESH PTY LTD | 3,642.97M | Laidley, Qld |
| Société Cooperative Agricole et Agro-Alimentaire | 1,630.78M | Caen, France |
| Chaoda Modern Agriculture (Holdings) Limited | 1,022.97M | Hong Kong |
| HOKUTO CORPORATION | 617.56M | Nagano, Nag |
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Retail Prices Rise, Grower Portion Falls - The grower-packer spread (the percentage of the retail price...
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The consumer price index for food, an indicator of vegetable and melon values, rose 4.7 percent in December 2011 compared to the same month in 2010.
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Immigration Reform Poses Challenge to Farmers - Immigration reform legislation pending in Congress has drawn concern from representatives of US farmers over potential farm labor shortages. The proposed legislation would make the...
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