LGS Specialty Sales shares an update on its robust summer citrus season with solid availability from both coasts. As the back-to-school season approaches, the company is positioned to meet the demand for healthy, snackable, and lunch-packable fruit options.
As it begins to transition from Chilean clementines to W. Murcotts and Tangos, the company notes ample availability of summer mandarins with strong volume expected through November. LGS anticipates that W. Murcotts and Tangos will continue to be the dominant varieties, with consistent, high-quality, sweet-tasting products.
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"This year, we are experiencing a very steady supply of summer citrus from our partners in the Southern Hemisphere, including Uruguay, South Africa, Chile, Peru, and Argentina," said Lucio Rainelli, director of sales at LGS Specialty Sales. "Moving into the cooler season, we are expecting a smooth transition to fall citrus and avocados."
Back in 2023, the company began packing its own fruit with the addition of S&L Cold Storage in New Jersey. S&L is a vital part of the company's vertically integrated supply chain. The facility features state-of-the-art automated packing and grading lines, enhanced quality control, and a prime location with direct access to major highways in the northeast. By streamlining operations and increasing efficiency, S&L has helped LGS continue meeting the needs of customers, growers, and the business. During the summer months, LGS also packs on the West Coast to further support customers' needs and allow for shorter transit times with the same quality.
"The addition of S&L has helped us prioritize consistency year-round, delivering premium products that give our customers peace of mind when partnering with LGS," added Luke Sears, president of LGS Specialty Sales.
For more information:
James Rasmussen
LGS Specialty Sales
Tel: +1 (718) 542-2200
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https://www.lgssales.com/
