
Fruit & Tree Nut Farming
Description
Fruit & Tree Nut Farming
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:
Companies in this industry grow fruits and tree nuts for commercial production. Major companies include Blue Diamond Growers, Chiquita Brands, Dole Food Company, Fresh Del Monte Produce, the National Grape Cooperative and its Welch's subsidiary, Ocean Spray, and Tropicana, all based in the US.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Demand is driven by US population growth and consumer trends in food consumption. The profitability of individual companies depends on maximizing crop yield and minimizing risk of disease. Large companies and farm cooperatives have advantages in highly mechanized operations, branded food products, and access to low-cost labor. Small operations can compete effectively by specializing in agritourism as well as organic, heirloom, or unusual fruits and nuts.
PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Major US products include grapes (20% of industry revenue), almonds (21%) and apples (10%). Other leading products include strawberries (9%) and oranges (6%).
Table of Contents
- Industry Overview
- Quarterly Industry Update
- Business Challenges
- Business Trends
- Industry Opportunities
- Call Preparation Questions
- Financial Information
- Industry Forecast
- Web Links and Acronyms
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