Who Owns S&W?

Is Pacific Coast Producers a cooperative?
Yes. PCP is an agricultural cooperative owned by approximately 160 family farming operations, mostly in Northern California. Members supply crops, share in cooperative returns, and elect the governing board.

Does Pacific Coast Producers own the Del Monte brand?
PCP holds rights to license and use the Del Monte and S&W brands for shelf-stable packaged fruit in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, acquired in the March 2026 bankruptcy sale. Global ownership of the Del Monte trademark itself went to Fresh Del Monte Produce, subject to licenses including PCP's.

Where is Pacific Coast Producers located?
The cooperative is headquartered in Lodi, California, in San Joaquin County. It operates production facilities in California, including a major cannery in Oroville, and in Oregon.

When did PCP acquire the Del Monte fruit business?
PCP was declared the successful bidder in January 2026 and completed the purchase on March 19, 2026. The deal covered shelf-stable canned fruit and fruit cup assets plus brand licenses, but no physical Del Monte production plants.

Is Pacific Coast Producers publicly traded?
No. As a grower-owned cooperative, PCP has no publicly traded shares and does not publish financial results. Ownership sits with its member farms.

What does PCP produce besides canned fruit?
The cooperative produces canned tomato products, fruit cups, apple sauce, and private label packaged fruit for retailers and foodservice customers. Tomato processing is its second major product line after tree fruit.