Strategic Growth Opportunity to leverage Fowler Packing’s recent acquisition of SunWest Fruit Company to expand B2B partnerships with SunWest customers and cross-sell complementary fruit lines, capitalizing on an integrated supply chain and larger product portfolio.

Leadership Hire New vice president of sales Rudy Placencia joined in 2025, signaling a focus on strengthening field sales, channel partnerships, and strategic account management to drive revenue growth with existing retailers and distributors.

Brand Expansion Peelz mandarins launched in 2019 demonstrates willingness to develop and market differentiated fruit brands; pursue opportunities with retailers seeking premium, on-trend citrus lines and private-label collaborations.

Key Relationships Past collaborations with The Wonderful Company for Halos mandarin programs and ongoing partnerships suggest a readiness to engage with large national brands for co-branded or exclusive sourcing arrangements.

Financial Scale With revenue in the high tens of millions and a mid-sized employee base, Fowler Packing is a sizable, stable supplier poised to compete with mid-market growers; target mid-to-large retailers and foodservice distributors seeking reliable autumn-to-spring supply and consistent quality.