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Food and Beverage ManufacturingPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Rice Fruit Co is a family-owned operation in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, based in Gardners, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1913, it operates as the largest apple-packing facility in the Eastern half of the United States, specializing in high-quality Eastern apples and handling packing and distribution for the regional supply chain. In 2026 the company announced an expansion to Adams, Massachusetts and the groundbreaking of a new controlled atmosphere storage facility at its Gardners site in Adams County. It serves customers within the Eastern apple market, providing fruit intended to meet holiday-season demand and beyond, with attention to color and flavor. The business, rooted in a long-standing family operation, has pursued collaborations with regional organizations to support local initiatives.