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Sustainability

Healthy Planet. Healthy Products. Healthy People.

After 40 years of sustainable practices, we still have plenty of “fresh ideas”. Through numerous projects and a strong commitment from our employees, we are proud of the effort we have made to uphold our promise of a healthy planet, healthy products, and healthy people.

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In 1984, Sun Orchard was founded on the principles of sustainability. These principle still guide us today and into the future as we continue to grow. As the market leader in the citrus-based, not-from-concentrate ingredients and beverages, we take our environmental and community responsibilities seriously. Our entire team is focused on providing safe, high-quality products and using processes that promote environmental sustainability and community health.

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Healthy Planet
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Healthy Planet

  • Fruit processing waste is sold as animal feed to local farmers vs. disposed at a landfill
  • Emissions are reduced by recycling millions of pounds of plastic bottles and corrugated boxes
  • Finished product packaging is composed of recyclable materials (PET plastic bottles, cardboard outer cases, recycled/refurbished drum program)
  • Energy demands are reduced by using state-of-the-art refrigeration and boiler systems for our processing and storage facilities
  • Wastewater is pretreated to permit direct discharge to municipal wastewater systems
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Healthy Products

  • Tree-to-table products made from the freshest fruits
  • Expertly selected citrus fruit from world’s best growing regions
  • Carefully crafted and gently pasteurized to ensure safety
  • Sun Orchard products are all (NFC) Not from concentrate juices. Just like freshly squeezed juice, there is no water, sugar, or preservatives added. Our products are 100% pure, premium-quality juice.
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Healthy Family
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Healthy People

  • Commitment to our employee’s
  • Support local sustainable community efforts
  • Partnerships with food banks and donations
  • Clean label and non-GMO, thereby meeting consumer demand for healthier, authentic, natural, products.