Crystal Valley Foods (Crystal Valley) has announced that it is now shipping blueberries and blackberries under the Crystal Valley and Fresh Approach (Team Produce) labels. The berry program will complement Crystal Valley’s already strong asparagus and specialty import business.
The first shipments of blueberries start in mid-September from Peru, Argentina, and Mexico and starting in November, Chilean fruit will be available through April. Blackberries from Guatemala have already started shipping with volume increasing throughout the next few weeks. Mexican blackberries (organic and conventional) will be available from mid-September through May.
“The acquisition of Team Produce earlier this year, a leader and one of the first in the import berry business over 30 years ago, has enabled us to expand our blackberry volume as well enter into the blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry categories,” said Jay Rodriguez, President and Owner, Crystal Valley Foods. “Our advantage is not only our strong and long-term grower relationships but also that we source from a variety of countries and growing regions, enabling us to have significant volume at the beginning and end of the season.”
Crystal Valley has consolidation points at their distribution centers in Miami and Los Angeles as well as in McAllen and Philadelphia. Programs for both blueberries and blackberries are available.
“We are looking forward to good volume this year and will be looking to add other growing regions in order to have berry availability not only throughout the import season, but also year-round,” concluded Jay.
Contact:
Katiana Valdes
Crystal Valley Foods
Tel: 786-565-4575