Picking starts at La Higuera on Monday. We expect our first arrivals of these gorgeous grapes toward the end of the month. The grower is reporting outstanding quality and size (80% large and extra-large).
First arrivals of Saturn white fleshed peaches into Miami show excellent color. 2 layer 5 kg boxes, PLU 3113. Saturn peaches feature a thin skin and a freestone pit, and are a sweeter-eating, less fuzzy variety than most. No need to peel, just dig in! Expect more arrivals over the next few weeks.
Be a part of the sweet apple wave! Join the conversation about this crisp, sweet winter favorite on Facebook today. Look for yummy recipes, grower stories, great photos and more!
Following the discovery of the European grapevine moth, the USDA/PPQ created a federal order that ultimately put a halt to all vessel fruit out of three of the largest berry growing regions in Chile (about 80% total volumes to the U.S.). The federal order mandates that all blueberries grown in regions 6, 7, and 8 be fumigated before export to the U.S. Any fruit from other growing regions is subject to strenuous inspections both upon shipping and arrival, so delays are expected.
It's this season's must-have…two irresistible pounds of Envy apples, attractively packaged and ready to go.
The first Sapphire plums from Geofruit are being packed in Chile this week. First arrivals to US are anticipated the second week of January.
Sapphire plum volumes are estimated to be down 55% industrywide this season.
Delicately sweet and crisp, these beautiful pears add elegance to holiday celebrations. Their remarkable story and some intriguing recipes can be found at www.tottoripears.com.
Two pounds of tangy sweetness, ready to drive sales. JAZZ apples have never been better!
Divemex has brought back a green pepper, and this time it is Fair Trade Certified. Ready for more good news? Organic green peppers from Divemex will be available in a few short weeks!
Our first organic blueberries of the season are here! Crunchy and delicious!
Perfectly packed and perfectly delicious, we have apricots from Pronto/Gioia for the first time ever!
Premium Tottori pears from Japan are in season and make a beautiful addition to the holiday fruit set. Available in 10 kg (22 lb) boxes.
Check out the recent arrivals of Chilean peaches… beautiful!
We are now finished shipping for the season, moving close to 3.2 million cases. Deal will start up again mid-June. See you then…
Available for the first time ever! Sweet Globes are a seedless globe-style grape with an average brix of 17-19. Taste the future of the Brazilian grape industry!
You can't miss this massive set of Envy™ apples at Gelsons, Long Beach, CA—simply a stunning display of this ruby red beauty!
First arrival from Geofruit—Brooks variety.
Look at the beautiful cherry our QC team uncovered while inspecting new arrivals in Miami. Just gorgeous … leaves attached and all!
SAG, (SERVICIO AGRÍCOLA Y GANADERO) the Chilean counterpart to the USDA which inspects all air shipments, has gone on strike beginning Thursday, November 5, which will stop arrivals to the U.S. until Saturday.
Houweling's tomatoes on the vine. They're beautiful, tasty, and available year-round.
California retailer Vons selected Oceanside Pole tomato grower Harry Singh Jr. to be featured in their "Fresh from Our Farmers" video series.
Oceanside Pole tomatoes are packed and shipped according to our customers' color preferences.
Nestled between the rolling hills of the San Luis Rey Valley and the nearby Pacific Coast, Oceanside Pole tomatoes enjoy the perfect microclimate to grow bright, juicy and flavorful.
West coast tomato growers Oceanside Pole announce increased acreage and the return of Romas in their 2013 plans. Read the full story here.
Mevi opens a new state-of-the-art packing facility in Jalisco.
Chelans are sizing up nicely—we'll be picking sweet, juicy cherries in one month!
The Taylor’s Gold pear has become a top-seller in North America due to its unique colour and taste, gaining more spotlight than ever in 2013 while retailers across the U.S. and Canada applied their merchandising prowess to a far-reaching sales contest.
Gorgeous deep crimson-colored Scarlet Royals are now shipping. 900 code, packed in handle bags.
First pack out of Organic Pacific Rose™—big sized fruit, excellent color.