California Premium Citrus

Cecelia: A Legacy of Excellence

At Cecelia Packing Corporation, we have been delivering premium citrus fruits for generations. With deep roots in California’s fertile citrus groves, our family-owned business has built a reputation for quality and consistency. Our legacy stems from decades of dedication to sustainable farming practices, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative technologies that ensure every piece of fruit we produce meets the highest standards of excellence.

Our facilities leverage advanced sorting, packing, and shipping technologies to preserve the freshness and flavor of our citrus. By combining tradition with innovation, we remain committed to bringing you the best that California’s citrus groves have to offer.

Our Quality Standards

At JC Farm Management Company, the farming division of Cecelia Packing Corporation, we are dedicated to cultivating the finest premium California citrus through a combination of tradition, innovation, and care.

Our cutting-edge farming techniques include advanced irrigation systems with computer-monitored water levels, sophisticated leaf analysis for optimal tree health, and frost-warning temperature sensors paired with wind machines to protect our orchards during critical weather conditions.

Whether managing our own acreage or that of our growers, we approach each tree, acre, and carton with the same unwavering commitment to excellence. This dedication, coupled with sustainable citrus farming practices and industry-leading integrity, ensures that we consistently deliver high-quality citrus while preserving resources for future generations.

SKY VALLEY

California Heirloom Navel Oranges

CARA CARA

Pink is the New Orange

DIMPLES

Super Sweet and Easy to Eat!

CECELIA'S PRIDE

JC ORCHARDS

BLOOD ORANGES

Our California Premium Citrus Varieties

Cecelia’s California premium citrus offerings include nutritious and flavorful lemon, lime, and orange varieties, such as:

Navel Oranges

Our navel oranges are the foundation of California’s citrus industry, known for their exceptional taste and seedless convenience. First introduced to the United States in 1873 by Eliza Tibbetts, the Washington Navel Orange set the gold standard for table oranges. Today, Cecelia Packing offers:

  • Labels: Cecelia’s Pride, Cecelia Premium Citrus, Rooster’s Pride, JC Orchards, C bar C, Generic CA Orange
  • PLUs: 4013 (Small), 3107 (Medium), 4012 (Large)

Sky Valley Heirloom Navel Oranges

Our Sky Valley Heirloom Navels are a tribute to tradition, grown from “Old Line Washington Navel Orange” trees planted in the 1930s. These trees yield fruit with a distinct flavor profile, celebrated for their richness and authenticity.

  • Label: Sky Valley Heirloom
  • PLU: 4474 – Available in 4 lb. Bags

Cara Cara Navel Oranges

Known as the Pink Navel Orange, Cara Caras boast a vibrant reddish-pink interior thanks to Lycopene, a natural antioxidant. With a sweet, low-acid taste, they’re perfect for health-conscious consumers looking to add a burst of flavor and nutrition to their diet.

  • Label: Cecelia’s Cara Cara
  • Attributes: Seedless, sweet, high in Lycopene
  • PLU: 3110 – All Sizes – Available in 3, 5, & 8 lb. Bags

Minneola Tangelos

A delightful hybrid between a Dancy tangerine and a Duncan grapefruit, Minneola Tangelos are known for their signature bell shape and bright reddish-orange hue. With a juicy, sweet-tart flavor, they’re a customer favorite.

  • Label: Cecelia’s Premium Citrus
  • PLU: 4383 – Large Sizes – Also available in 3 lb. or 5 lb. Bags

Gold Nugget Mandarins (Dimples)

Our Dimples mandarins are a hybrid seedless variety, offering a rich, sweet flavor and vibrant orange color. With their slightly bumpy rind and convenient, easy-to-peel design, they’re a hit with kids and adults alike.

  • Label: Dimples
  • PLU: 4055 – Medium Sizes – Available in 2, 3, & 5 lb. Bags

Blood Oranges (Red Velvet Navel)

The Moro Blood Orange, also known as Red Velvet Navel, offers a unique crimson interior with a sweet, berry-like taste. This variety traces its roots to 19th-century Sicily and remains a standout for salads, drinks, and sauces.

  • Labels: Red Velvet, Cecelia’s Premium Citrus, Rooster’s Pride
  • PLU: 4381 – Medium Sizes

Star Ruby Grapefruit

Our Star Ruby Grapefruit features a beautiful red-blushed rind and rich red interior, offering a sweet and tangy flavor. High in antioxidants like Lycopene, this variety is as nutritious as it is delicious.

  • Label: Cecelia’s Premium Citrus
  • PLUs: 4285 (Small), 4288 (Large), 4495 (X Large) – Available in 5 & 8 lb. Bags

Valencias

The Valencia orange, often called the “summer orange,” is prized for its sweetness and juiciness. Cultivated since the 19th century, Valencias remain a favorite for fresh-squeezed orange juice.

  • Labels: Cecelia’s Pride, Rooster’s Pride, JC Orchard, C bar C
  • PLUs: 4014 (Small), 3108 (Medium), 4388 (Large)

Lemons

Bright, tart, and versatile, our lemons are essential for cooking, beverages, and beyond. Grown with care, they embody the freshness and quality you expect from Cecelia Packing.

Choose Cecelia for the Highest Quality Premium Citrus Fruits

From our heirloom orchards to our modern packing facilities, we’ve mastered the art of growing and distributing premium citrus. With Cecelia Packing Corporation, you are choosing a legacy of quality, a dedication to innovation, and a commitment to sustainability. Whether it is the sweet juiciness of our Cara Caras or the vibrant zest of our Star Ruby Grapefruit, our citrus brings the sunshine of California to your table.

Experience the difference with Cecelia Packing Corporation. Taste the tradition. Savor the quality. Celebrate the flavor of California premium citrus. Give us a call today at (559) 626-5000.