News Archives - Green Valley Pecan Company

Statement of FICO CEO Dick Walden regarding the passing of Bruce Caris, former Farmers Investment Co/Green Valley Pecan President and COO.

September 21, 2021

(SAHUARITA, Ariz.) Below is a statement from Dick Walden concerning the passing of Bruce Caris, former FICO/Green Valley Pecan President and Chief Operating Officer: "Recently, surrounded by his family, we lost a leader in the pecan industry and one of the finest people I know – Bruce Caris. Bruce served as President … [Read more...]

FICO closing processing plant, will continue farming pecans (SAHUARITA, Ariz.)

September 9, 2021

Yesterday, Farmers Investment Co (FICO) announced it is closing its pecan processing plant in Sahuarita at the end of this year. Another U.S. processor will shell pecans grown by FICO. FICO is taking this action because of a challenging global pecan market resulting from tariffs, low-cost competition from … [Read more...]

Brian Driscoll Named New Chief Operating Officer Of Green Valley Pecan Company

February 9, 2021

SAHUARITA, Ariz. – Farmers Investment Co (FICO) / Green Valley Pecan Company, a global leader in the growing and processing of pecans, announces that Brian Driscoll has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Driscoll replaces Bruce Caris, who retired after 20 years at FICO. In his new role, … [Read more...]

U.S. Pecan Industry Recognizes Green Valley Pecan Company President and COO Bruce Caris with Lifetime Achievement Award

September 30, 2020

SAHUARITA, Ariz. – President and Chief Operating Officer of the Green Valley Pecan Company, Bruce Caris, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Pecan Shellers Association (NPSA). The award was presented to Caris by Dick and Nan Walden, along with his coworkers and friends on Sept. 16 at the farm in … [Read more...]

Green Valley Pecan Company Continues To Be Certified With Double AA Rating For Food Safety

July 23, 2020

SAHUARITA, Ariz. – The Green Valley Pecan Company was once again recognized by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for high standards in food safety with an AA Rating. As the first pecan processor in the world certified by BRC, Green Valley Pecan Company continues to be a leader in food safety practices and has maintained … [Read more...]