Uncle Matt's CEO: Matt McLean

Matt McLean is a pioneer, agricultural activist and entrepreneur in the organic industry. Currently in the national Board of Directors for the Organic Trade Association, he helps shape the policies and standards for the organic industry.

His passion for farming and his steadfast commitment to the organic life led Matt to create Uncle Matt’s Organic, Inc. in 1999, one of the fastest growing organic juice and fresh fruit brands in the U.S. Prior to that, Matt managed his own juice brokerage business that exported juice to Europe and the Middle East.

A seventh generation Floridian, Matt’s citrus roots date back four generations to his great grandfather who farmed without the use of harmful pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Today, Matt, also known as “Uncle Matt”, manages over 1,000 acres of organic citrus along with his father and other family members.

Fully integrated from farming to manufacturing to marketing, he also serves as a consultant for farmers wishing to convert to organics.