Tropicana Supplier Alico Cuts Citrus Operations As Greening Disease Bites, Eyes Growth In Real Estate; Stock Jumps - Alico (NASDAQ:ALCO)
- Alico plans to wind down its citrus operations, affecting up to 172 positions, with 135 employees losing jobs immediately as of January 6, 2025.
- The company will manage approximately 3,460 citrus acres through third-party caretakers until 2026 due to economic challenges.
- Alico's citrus production has declined by about 73% over the last ten years, influenced by citrus greening disease and hurricanes.
- Alico expects to focus on land development, with about 25% of its land holdings having potential for commercial and residential use within five years.
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