Salinas, CA – Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC (BWG), announces it welcomes Arable Capital Partners, a leader of sustainable food and agribusiness investing and partnerships, and industry veteran David Sullivan, as new partners in their business.

“BWG sought aggressive agriculture partners to share our vision for future growth.  Arable has a good mix of operational, partnership and investing experience in the agriculture sector.  They were able to provide a structured deal which worked well for the families involved,” explained BWG Co-Founder and CEO, John Wilkinson.  David Sullivan, partner with Arable at Pacific Trellis Fruit and long-term industry associate of BWG, also partnered in the transaction.  “With its long-term approach to investments and strong partnership mentality, Arable is a great fit with BWG’s people-centered culture.  Opportunities for growth for both companies and cross fertilization are tremendous.  With both having the same focus on quality and adherence to best practices, a better value proposition for the customer on a wider range of top-quality products will be created. “

After previous partnerships in Pacific Trellis Fruit and Royal Ridge Fruits, this deal further expands Arable’s footprint in vertically integrated premium fruit operations. “With this transaction, we are getting great partners in a top-notch strawberry operation.  This is a fantastic opportunity for us to be part of the growing berry category,” said Greg Richards, Founder and Managing Director of Arable.  “As a leader of a top produce category with an impressive and diversified customer base, BWG has a strong platform on which to expand,” said Derek Yurosek, Managing Director of Arable.  “We look forward to working with the entire BWG team to continue to drive growth and deliver outstanding products and service to customers.”

About Blazer Wilkinson Gee

Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC (BWG) is a leading grower, packer, and shipper of premium strawberries in North America.  Headquartered in Salinas, California, BWG has strawberry farms in California, Florida, and Mexico.  The Company sells its fruit under the Foxy brand and its strawberries are available nationwide in a variety of packaging configurations to fit any market format.  For further information, please visit BlazerWilkinsonGee.

About Arable Capital Partners

Arable Capital Partners is a leader in sustainable food and agribusiness investing and partners with businesses and owners across the food value chain. Arable currently has five platform investments, including BlazerWilkinsonGee , Fresh Innovations, Laurel AG & Water, Pacific Trellis Fruit, and Royal Ridge Fruits. For further information, please visit Arable Capital Partners.

About Pacific Trellis Fruit

Pacific Trellis Fruit LLC is the parent company of Dulcinea Farming. Pacific Trellis is a year-round grower packer shipper of premium quality Grapes, Tree Fruit, Citrus and Cherries from California, Mexico and South America under the Dulcinea and Produce Kountry Labels. For further information, please visit Pacific Trellis Fruit.

Dulcinea Farms, the largest melon producer in the US, grows packs and sells its premium Pureheart, Tuscan and Kiss melons grown in Mexico, Guatemala, California and Arizona. For further information, please visit Dulcinea.

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