Sunkist Growers announced it acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a leader in fruit and vegetable packinghouse technology. With this strategic funding, Sienz provided critical parts, service, and ongoing support to Sunkist’s packinghouse equipment customers worldwide. Sienz will also collaborate with Sunkist to develop new technologies.
Sunkist and Sienz remain committed to a seamless transition, with the teams at both companies actively engaging customers to provide ongoing updates and support.
Launched by industry pioneers, Sienz specializes in advanced optical sorting, grading, and packing equipment designed to enhance efficiency and product quality. And committed to sustainability and customer satisfaction, Sienz partners with growers and packers worldwide to deliver solutions that meet the evolving demands of the fresh produce industry.
KEY QUOTES:
“This investment represents our commitment to innovation. With Sienz, we are ensuring that our customers have access to best-in-class technology and service they’ve come to expect. Our aspirations do not end at the packinghouses but extend to the full value chain – seed to consumer. We need to collect the right data, leverage automation, and apply AI where necessary to deliver the best results for our members, and Sienz can help Sunkist get there.”
– Lisa Park, Chief Financial Officer at Sunkist Growers
“We’re excited about this new chapter with Sunkist, and we are fully committed to ensuring our strategic alliance delivers exceptional value. Our team will provide top-tier support to ensure all Sunkist customers are well taken care of with our advanced technology and service solutions.”
– Sebastian Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of Sienz
