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Jobs Created by the Industry
Contribution of Peaches to California's Economy = $943 Million

Peaches contribute $943 million to California's total economy. Some of the most significant industry related costs are listed below:

Industry-Specific Costs:

•  Raw Product: $120 Million
•  Transportation: $3 Million
•  Cannery Workers: $46 Million
•  Harvest Labor: $18 Million
•  Cans: $68 Million
•  Sugar: $18 Million

Source: University of California, Berkeley Multiplier Impact



Contact:



Ginny Hair
Echo Communications
510.654.5400
ginnyh@echopr.com


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Jim Melban
California Cling Peach Board
559.595.1425
jim@tabcomp.com