Young Pecan

Young Pecan, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of King Ranch, Inc., is a leading pecan shelling and processing company serving food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across North America. Following King Ranch's acquisition of Southwest Nut's assets, Young Pecan now operates three strategically located facilitiesin Las Cruces, Fabens, and Jua... rezenabling the company to source raw materials from all 16 U.S. pecan-producing states and Northern Mexico. This expanded geographic footprint and increased processing capacity allow Young Pecan to optimize its portfolio of shelled pecan offerings, including western improved, eastern improved, and native seedling varieties, while meeting the growing demand for consistent sizing, quality, and just-in-time delivery. The company maintains rigorous food safety standards across its operations, with the Fabens facility holding SQF Level II certification and the Las Cruces facility achieving certification; Young Pecan continues to pursue SQF certification for its Juarez location. Backed by over 100 years of combined management and staff expertise in the pecan shelling industry, Young Pecan is recognized as a long-standing leader in high-quality pecan processing. The company differentiates itself through its commitment to food safety, competitive pricing, and reliable customer service, positioning itself as a financially sound partner for customers requiring large volumes of premium shelled pecans with consistent quality and dependable supply chain performance. Since its founding in 1923, Young Pecan has built its reputation on delivering quality products and exceptional service, values that remain central to its operations under King Ranch's ownership.Read More