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PISTACHIOS
eridian Growers, the sales and marketing
company for a group of California and Arizona
pistachio, pecan and almond growers, was
founded in 1998 by Jim Zion and Martin Gisele based
on the idea of providing growers with an easy and
transparent way to market their product.
" We strive to be the bridge between growers and users
of dried fruits and nuts, " Zion said. " We are dedicated
to customer and grower success by using an integrated,
transparent and service-driven approach to business,
backed by knowledgeable and ethical employees. "
The Madera, California-based company processes and
markets more than 30 million pounds of pistachios in
California and Arizona. In addition, it grows and markets
approximately three million pounds of almonds, while
its pecans are processed and marketed through Southern
Root, in which Meridian Growers are an owner. As a
grower marketer, Meridian is able to offer all varieties,
grades and sizes including, inshell and kernels.
Meridian operates one of the newest pistachio plants in the
industry and provides a different approach to its processing.
" After hulling and drying, we immediately finish
processing our pistachios before going into silo, and pull
them out when it is time to pack them for an order, " Zion
said. " This allows us better control over our inventory
as we sort out the lower quality nuts from the higher
quality, resulting in a better product for our customers
and better returns for our growers. We are the only
M
Jim Zion (shown here) and Martin Gisele founded
Meridian Growers in 1998 to provide growers
with an easy, transparent way to market product.
pistachio plant in the industry to take this unique
approach to processing. "
Because pistachios are best stored in dry places and
away from direct sunlight, the company stores its product
at 45° F with a relative humidity of 55% or less.
Meridian Growers immediately finishes
processing its pistachios after hulling
and drying and pulling nuts out of the
silos packing them for orders.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of November/December 2024

Editor's Letter
2024 Labor Survey
Finding success
Processing redefined
A trusted partner
Fruit & Nut Buyers' Guide
Climate
Regulations
Ad index
November/December 2024 - 1
November/December 2024 - 2
November/December 2024 - 3
November/December 2024 - Editor's Letter
November/December 2024 - 5
November/December 2024 - 2024 Labor Survey
November/December 2024 - 7
November/December 2024 - 8
November/December 2024 - 9
November/December 2024 - Finding success
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November/December 2024 - 12
November/December 2024 - 13
November/December 2024 - Processing redefined
November/December 2024 - 15
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November/December 2024 - A trusted partner
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November/December 2024 - Fruit & Nut Buyers' Guide
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