Alico (NASDAQ:ALCO) is an agribusiness and land management company headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. The company owns and manages over 110,000 acres of land in southwestern Florida, with operations focused on citrus groves, sugarcane production, forestry and other row crops. Alico leverages its extensive land holdings to support integrated agricultural and environmental stewardship practices.
In its citrus division, Alico cultivates and markets fresh oranges for both the retail and processing markets, while its sugarcane segment supplies raw cane to domestic sugar mills. The company’s forestry operations include timber harvesting and sustainable tree farming. Alico also leases parcels to third-party producers for sod, rice and specialty vegetable cultivation, further diversifying its revenue streams.
Alico provides land and water management services that encompass flood control, wetland mitigation and habitat conservation, supporting local ecosystems and regulatory compliance. Its agricultural products are distributed to produce wholesalers, juice processors and sugar manufacturers across the United States. Key growing regions include Lee and Hendry counties in south Florida, along with ancillary properties in northern parts of the state.
Founded in the early 1960s, Alico transitioned from a family-owned farming operation to a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ. The company’s leadership team and board of directors draw on decades of experience in agriculture, land management and environmental science, guiding strategic growth while maintaining a commitment to sustainable resource management.
