The Wonderful Company in California: History, What It Grows, How It Makes Money and How to Contact It
Profile updated November 2026
The Wonderful Company is one of California's largest agricultural companies, founded by Stewart and Lynda Resnick. Through Wonderful Orchards it grows almonds and pistachios, through Wonderful Citrus it grows mandarins, lemons, limes and oranges, and it also owns brands such as POM Wonderful.
| Location | California Central Valley operations; company site does not state headquarters |
|---|---|
| Founded | Founding year not stated on the page I read; Wonderful Citrus marked 75 years in citrus per FreshPlaza |
| Sectors | pistachios; almonds; citrus; beverages; floral; wine |
| Scale | About 1,500 people at Wonderful Citrus at peak season per the company site; orchard acreage not stated in sources I read |
| Why it is elite | Leading grower and marketer of California pistachios, almonds and citrus |
| Ownership | Private company led by Stewart and Lynda Resnick |
| Official website | The Wonderful Company official site |
History of The Wonderful Company
The company site names Stewart and Lynda Resnick as founders. Press coverage notes that Paramount Farms and Roll Global became officially Wonderful, uniting farm businesses under one brand.
Wonderful Citrus marked 75 years in citrus, according to FreshPlaza, reflecting a long history behind its fruit business. Trade outlets have also covered how the company adjusted its almond plantings in changing markets.
What The Wonderful Company Grows and Raises
The company's agriculture arms include Wonderful Orchards, which grows almonds and pistachios sold as Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, and Wonderful Citrus, which grows and markets mandarins sold as Wonderful Halos, plus lemons, limes and oranges.
Its brand portfolio also includes POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora and wineries such as JUSTIN, Landmark and Lewis Cellars. The company site says about 250 people work at Wonderful Sales.
How The Wonderful Company Makes Money
Branded nuts
Pistachios and almonds are grown, processed and sold under one brand, capturing more value than selling raw nuts.
Branded citrus
Wonderful Halos and other citrus are marketed directly to retailers.
Portfolio brands
Beverage, floral and wine brands give the group income beyond farming.
Farm Insight: What Other Operators Can Learn from The Wonderful Company
Wonderful shows the power of owning farm, processing and brand. A recognizable name turns a commodity into a consumer product and supports pricing.
It also shows the need to adjust plantings. Trade coverage of almond orchard removals illustrates that permanent crops need regular review as markets and water change.
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How to Contact The Wonderful Company
Website: https://wonderful.com/who-we-are
No address, phone or email was printed on the page reviewed; use the contact options on the company's own site.
The Wonderful Company Sources and Agriculture Authority Links
- The Wonderful Company: who we are - The company's own description
- FreshPlaza: 75 years in citrus - Trade coverage of Wonderful Citrus
- Growing Produce: almond removal - Trade coverage of orchard changes
- USDA NASS California - State agriculture statistics
- California Department of Food and Agriculture - State agency for agriculture
The Wonderful Company FAQ
Who founded The Wonderful Company?
The company site names Stewart and Lynda Resnick.
What does it grow?
Almonds, pistachios and citrus.
What brands does it own?
POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, Wonderful Halos, JUSTIN and others.
Where are its farms?
In California's Central Valley.
The Wonderful Company shows how scale and branding work together in California agriculture. For more context, read the California farms guide and the other profiled operations.