US: Southern hemisphere-grown summer citrus available now
From premium grapefruit varieties to an incredible selection of oranges and speciality fruits from Florida, California, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay, including Meyer lemons, Duda is working with retail partners on customized programs to fit specific chain needs.
Chilean Navel Oranges on tree in Chile
“Seasonal weather has the potential to occasionally diminish growing conditions in the United States, which can affect a consumer’s ability to access fresh citrus fruit,” said Alberto Cuellar, Duda Farm Fresh Foods director global business development. As a result, it's temporarily necessary to import these fruits as a means of promoting healthy and happy living, and meeting the needs of American consumers.
Chilean Growers – Agricola Sicor Chilean Growers – Far right: Alberto Cuellar, Global Business Development Duda Farm Fresh Foods.
“Consumer demand continues to grow for speciality items in citrus such as Meyer Lemons, Tangelos, and Cara Cara oranges,” said Paul Huckabay, Duda Farm Fresh Foods western citrus sales manager. “We have relationships with the best growers around the globe to provide the quality and taste experience that consumers want.”
This summer, availability and quality is good for Satsumas and Minneolas from Peru. In addition, the Chilean citrus season started a week earlier than last year for the summer Clementine crop. The continued drought conditions in the northern growing region have helped with higher sugars in the early fruit.
Summer 2014 is the first commercial season that the U.S. gained approval for import of citrus from Uruguay. With increased export volumes of Uruguayan citrus this country is now a reliable source for citrus products from March to October.
Duda is supporting sales of this summer with data and an online sales kit that includes recipes for consumers and point-of-sale material.
For more information:
Duda Farm Fresh Foods
Email: dandycitrus@duda.com.
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