Brent Smittcamp: How the Peach King Built a Billion-Dollar Frozen Food Empire

The Rise and Fall of Brent Smittcamp’s Billion-Dollar Frozen Fruit Empire A Tale of Success, Setbacks, and Enduring Legacy Brent Smittcamp, the visionary behind Wawona Packing, transformed a family farm into a billion-dollar frozen fruit empire. From humble beginnings to a downfall and eventual resurrection, his journey is a testament to the power of innovation and resilience. The Rise of Wawona Packing Born into a farming family, Brent Smittcamp joined Wawona Packing in 1979 and quickly demonstrated his business acumen....

November 14, 2024 · 2 min · 407 words · Kendra Lamey