Peaches, Plums & Nectarines:
The Backbone of California’s Stone Fruit Industry

In the 1930s, the devastation of the Dust Bowl drove thousands of families to California to pick peaches for a dime a box. Today, just two generations later, California peaches, plums and nectarines are a multi-billion-dollar industry.

Peaches, plums and nectarines from California are in high demand around the globe, and are shipped to just about every country in the world. As a result, the Golden State  has developed an international reputation as the “fruit basket of the world.” California is the undisputed leader in the worldwide tree fruit market, continuing to grow and adjust to meet the needs of the world’s consumers. Kingsburg Orchards is proud to play a vital role in the success of our industry and our state.