Pride Packging is a vertically-integrated 3,000-acre farming operation complete with its own packing and cold storage facilities.
The Vanguard International Group, Issaquah, Wash., purchased Pride Packing Co., Wapato, Wash., as part of its strategy to develop a global vertically-integrated fresh fruit organization, able to supply fresh produce 52 weeks per year.
“We are thrilled to welcome Pride to Vanguard and to continue our working relationship with this industry leader,” says Craig Stauffer, Vanguard’s CEO. “We are proud to be associated with the Spada family, United Salad Co. and Pride, and we look forward to increasing our footprint in Washington to enhance our ability to supply our customers around the world.”