Company Research Report: Sun Orchard, LLC

Company Overview

Name: Sun Orchard, LLC

Mission: Inspiring a world that believes in genuine ingredients and beverages.

Founded: 1984

Founder(s): Not specified.

Key People: Not specified.

Headquarters: 8600 N.W. 36th Street, Ste 250, Doral, FL 33166

Number of Employees: 250+

Revenue: Not specified.

Known For: Leading developer and manufacturer of all-natural citrus-based ingredients and beverage products.

Products

Product Offerings

Sun Orchard offers a comprehensive range of all-natural, Not From Concentrate (NFC) citrus ingredients and beverages.

Citrus Beverage Products

1. Ready to Drink NFC Citrus Juices & Blends

Key Features: Fresh-squeezed flavor with no added sugar or preservatives.

2. Ready to Drink All-Natural Fruit Ades

Key Features: Made with NFC juices, no high fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients.

3. Ready to Drink Premium NFC Fruit Smoothies

Key Features: Crafted using peak-season fruit delivering fresh-squeezed flavor.

Citrus Ingredient Products

1. Single-Strength Citrus Juices & Blends

Key Features: Minimally processed to maintain natural flavors.

2. All-Natural Ades & Fruit Water Bases

Key Features: Clean label products catering to modern consumer demands.

3. All-Natural Purees and Smoothie Bases

Key Features: Designed for consistency in retail environments.

4. Premium Cocktail Bases and Mixers

Key Features: Gluten-free, vegan, and made from pure juices for authentic flavor.

5. All Natural Fruit Tea Bases

Key Features: Made with authentic citrus juices.

Lemon & Lime Juices

Features: 100% juice, Kosher, gluten-free, gently pasteurized to preserve flavor.

Bar Mixes

Features: Handcrafted premium juices, suitable for margaritas, specialty cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Orange & Grapefruit Juices

Features: Fresh-tasting, additive-free, and kosher-certified.

Lemonades

Features: Made with cane sugar and NFC citrus juices, offering a premium alternative to carbonated drinks.

Product Specifications

Not From Concentrate ensuring pure quality

Natural and Clean Label with no preservatives

Packaging Formats from 11.5 fl oz to 48-gallon drums; customizable options available

Recent Developments

Innovation Lab

Expansion: Sun Orchard has expanded its Innovation Lab located in Tempe, Arizona.

Facilities Include:

Beverage laboratory for product development.

Test kitchen for real-time product testing.

Open-office space for live or virtual customer interactions.

Sustainability Initiatives

Founded on the principle of sustainability, employing responsible environmental practices to produce clean-label products.

Initiatives include selling fruit processing waste as animal feed, using recyclable packaging materials, and reducing energy demands with advanced refrigeration systems.

Manufacturing & Distribution

Bi-Coastal Production Facilities: Located in Haines City, FL, and Tempe, AZ, serving national markets.

Capacity: Capable of producing 30 million gallons annually with supply chain efficiencies.

Distribution

Facilities handle over 5.5 million cases annually with state-of-the-art inventory management practices ensuring efficient logistics.

Partnership Channels

Foodservice: Providing NFC ingredients to restaurant chains, distributors, and hospitality sectors.

Specialty Industrial: Serving breweries, mix manufacturers, dairies, and bottlers.

Premium Club Label: Offering private label options to grocery and convenience stores.

Conclusion

Sun Orchard, LLC, remains a leader in the citrus industry, upholding stringent product quality and sustainability standards. The company is continually expanding its capabilities and infrastructure to meet growing consumer demands for authentic, all-natural ingredients and beverages.