Fowler Packing News Today

The seven-story Bekins storage tower in Downtown Fresno could be getting a makeover both temporary and citrusy. The Fresno Historic Preservation Commission has scheduled a public hearing Oct. 23 for an application to install a

Fowler Packing Company is set to gain over 10,000 acres of farmland following the acquisition of SunWest Fruit.

Fowler Packing Co., a family-owned and operated farming operation in Fresno, CA, acquired, in partnership with Ag Partners Capital, SunWest Fruit Co., a citrus and tree fruit operator in Parlier, CA. As a result of the acquisition, Fowler Packing will add to its holdings over 10,000 acres of premier farmland in coveted water districts. The acquisition represents one of the most significant agricultural transactions in California.

Fowler Packing’s branded Samsons table grapes are primed to kickoff Fowler’s 60th season packing and selling California table grapes. Sean Nelsen, vice president of sales and marketing for the Fresno, CA-based grower-shipper, believes success in the produce industry all comes down to consistency.

July signals the start of grape season for California’s central valley, where industry experts are seeing a promotable, high quality, stable crop, similar to 2021 in volume. April’s initial crop estimate forecast 95 million, 19-pound boxes.

Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid District Courts held that the access regulation did not constitute a per se physical taking because it did not allow the public to access the growers’ property in a permanent and continuous manner.

In a boon to property owners, the U.S. Supreme Court recently expanded the definition of what constitutes a physical taking (one that takes possession of property away from its owner)...

Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid District Courts held that the access regulation did not constitute a per se physical taking because it did not allow the public to access the growers’ property in a permanent and continuous manner.

The California Fresh Fruit Association kicked off its new fiscal year on Tuesday, March 15, during the Annual Membership Meeting at the 86th annual meeting in Laguna Beach, CA. The event featured the election of the board of directors and chairman, as well as industry and committee updates.

Peelz Citrus of Fowler Packing Co. announced the launch of its Thiz iz Peelz campaign, the brand's first-ever national media campaign.