Key Takeaways
- Sunkist Growers has acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a global provider of fruit and vegetable packinghouse technology.
- Sienz will take full responsibility for parts, service, and customer support for Sunkist’s packinghouse equipment worldwide.
- The partnership aims to develop new technologies and enhance automation, data collection, and AI integration across the supply chain.
- Both companies are committed to ensuring a seamless transition with continued customer support and service updates.
Sunkist Partners with Sienz to Advance Packinghouse Technology
Sunkist Growers, a leading citrus cooperative, has made a strategic investment in Sienz, a global provider of packinghouse technology for the fruit and vegetable industry. With this acquisition, Sienz will now oversee critical parts, service, and support for Sunkist’s packinghouse equipment customers worldwide. The partnership also sets the stage for future technology development aimed at optimizing the post-harvest supply chain.
Lisa Park, Chief Financial Officer at Sunkist Growers, Inc., highlighted the importance of the investment: “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.”
Technology and Customer Support at the Core of the Partnership
Under the new agreement, Sienz will be responsible for supporting Sunkist’s packinghouse customers, ensuring uninterrupted service for parts, maintenance, and upgrades. Additionally, the partnership will focus on advancing automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven solutions for packing and sorting operations.
Sebastian Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of Sienz, emphasized the company’s commitment to a smooth transition: “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.”
Sunkist & Sienz’s Commitment to a Seamless Transition
Both Sunkist and Sienz have committed to proactive customer engagement, ensuring a smooth transition in service and support. Teams from both companies will continue to provide ongoing updates and work closely with packinghouse operators to integrate next-generation automation and data solutions.
