Meet the Hazeltons: A Family Farm Along the Kings River Tucked along the banks of California’s Kings River, the Hazelton family has been growing citrus in the Central Valley for generations. What started as a small family farm in Sanger has grown into Kings River Packing—a name known for its dedication to quality and care. They grow a mix of navels, lemons, clementines, and other citrus, and still walk the groves themselves, just like their parents and grandparents did. For them, it’s deeply fulfilling work—grounded in tradition, shaped by hands-on experience, and carried forward with pride.
Carefully Grown, Remarkably Good Kings River Packing specializes in citrus that goes beyond the everyday—like their deep-red Raspberry Oranges with a hint of berry sweetness, and Golden Nuggets that are easy to peel and hard to forget. These varieties don’t happen by chance. They’re the result of years of hands-on work, careful selection, and a deep understanding of what makes great fruit. The Hazeltons pay close attention to every detail, from soil to harvest, and always farm with enduring respect for the land that’s sustained them.
Carrying the Hazelton Name with Care Every label that leaves Kings River Packing carries both the Hazelton name and their promise. That’s why their partnership with Nathel & Nathel matters so much. We don’t just move their fruit—we help carry their reputation. It’s a relationship built on trust: years of working together, solving challenges, and holding the line on quality. From the first pick to the final delivery, we work as one team to make sure the Hazeltons’ fruit arrives looking—and tasting—just as it should: exceptional.
