limoneira company was founded in 1893. limoneira mgmt. helped found sunkist and diamond walnut and the company is the largest provider of lemons and avocados in the united states. limoneira is also a community builder. the new santa paula east area i - 500 acre development will offer residential types of varying price points, senior living, new schools and new retail and light industrial businesses. limoneira lifestyles branded products are sold throughout the u.s.