"HESCO began as a small cooperative designed to service only its members. Now nonmember buyers receive the same great service and preferred pricing."
Frank Hunt III
Founding Member
Hunt Brothers Cooperative
- Blue Ribbon Citrus Packers
- Harvey's Groves
- Holly Hill Fruit Products, Inc.
- Hunt Brothers Cooperative
- Indian River Exchange Packers, Inc.
- Mixon Fruit Farms, Inc.
- Oslo Citrus Growers Association
- Silver Springs Citrus, Inc.
- Southern Fulfillment Services, LLC
- Sun Harvest Citrus
- Tuxedo Fruit Company
- Winter Garden Citrus Growers Association
Meet our Cooperative Members/Directors
Sun Harvest Citrus
Jim Deans (jim@sunharvestcitrus.com)
14810 Metro Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33912-4307
239-768-2686 (O)
239-768-9255 (F)
The Sun Harvest Citrus tradition began in 1940 when Robert Edsall, Sr. planted his first citrus grove in Vero Beach. He chose this Indian River location because he knew the soil, water and climate conditions were perfect for growing the most delicious citrus in the world. This legacy was handed down to Robert's son, Bobby, and continues today through the leadership of Robert's grandson, David McKenzie.
The Sun Harvest Citrus retail store and packing house opened in 1990 when Sandy McKenzie Nicely, Robert’s granddaughter, decided to offer Edsall Groves' delicious Indian River citrus to the public. She and her husband Dave are joined by Sandy's cousin, Drew Edsall (Robert's grandson) in offering the family's delicious Indian River citrus, fresh-squeezed juices, gourmet foods, candies, gifts and more at their store in Fort Myers.
