About Dundee Citrus Growers

Our Story

In 1924 Dundee Citrus Growers Association (Dundee CGA) was formed. Today Dundee CGA has grown into one of the largest fresh fruit cooperatives in the Florida Citrus Industry. Dundee CGA harvests multiple citrus varieties from 10,000+ citrus acres throughout the state of Florida. We offer one-stop availability with two of the most technologically advanced fresh fruit packinghouses in the state with nearly 100,000 square feet of cold storage capacity.

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1924 Dundee Packing Facility

In addition to the finest selection of fresh Florida citrus, we now offer Florida blueberries and tree-ripened peaches as part of our product family. Dundee CGA provides highest quality of Florida blueberries, citrus and tree-ripened peaches to major retailers, wholesalers, and food service distributors throughout the United States and Canada. Our fresh products are marketed under the Florida Classic Growers label.

Dundee Packing Facility

Dundee Packing Facility

Lake Hamilton Packing Facility

Lake Hamilton Packing Facility

Dundee CGA is a member of Citrus World Incorporated. Citrus World markets our juices under the Florida's Natural Logobrand label.

Company Timeline

1924

  • Dundee Citrus Growers Association is formed.

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1993

  • Dundee purchases BG Harmon packing facility. BG Harmon was one of the industry leaders in fresh fruit shipments at this time.

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1999

  • Lake Wales and Winter Haven Citrus Growers Associations become members of Dundee Citrus Growers Association. Click the logo for more information.
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  • Statewide Harvesting is created to consolidate harvesting for the Dundee Citrus Growers Association.

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2000

  • Dundee purchases Fruit Pack International (formally Lykes Pasco) packing facility preparing for future expansion.
  • Dundee launches the Florida Classic brand label.

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2001

  • Dundee CGA joins with Haines City CGA to consolidate marketing efforts. Diversified Citrus Marketing is formed.

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2004

  • Lake Region Packing joins Dundee CGA.

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2009

  • The Dundee Gift fruit division is established.

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2010

  • Diversified Citrus Marketing changes its name to Florida Classic Growers, Inc. to better align with our growers and our Florida Citrus label.

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  • Dundee CGA establishes Dundee Stone Fruit Growers Association, LLC.

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2011

  • The Frederick Avenue packing facility is expanded from 120,000 sq. ft. to 180,000 sq. ft. The expansion is to better accommodate our fundraising and gift fruit programs.

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2012

  • The Dundee Gift Fruit program triples its sales since 2009.basket picDundee rolls out its peach program throughout the Southeastern US.

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2013

  • Dundee Stone Fruit Growers Association expands its grower base to over 400 acres of peaches.

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2014

  • Total peach acreage now exceeds 600 acres.

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2015

  • Dundee establishes Dundee Berry Growers Association, LLC.

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2016

  • Dundee begins shipping its first blueberries.Blueberries PackingBlueberries ShippingDundee members begin growing citrus under protective screens (C.U.P.S).

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Dundee breaks ground on a 150 plus acre state-of-the-art C.U.P.S. facility.

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CUPS Phase 1 Completed with 110 Acres Under Screen.

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  • CUPS Phase 2 Completed with 113 Acres under screen.

  • Partnership with Riverfront Packing to Market their domestic fruit.
  • CUPS Phase 3 is completed with 73 Acres under screen.
  • Acquisition of gift fruit marketing company, Dundee Groves

  • Launch of Dundee Technology Solutions, LLC to provide Managed IT Solutions to outside organizations