Ithaka Organic Trading and Marafruit have joined forces to sell papayas from the Canary Islands, "The two varieties that we grow - Formosa and Exotica - are grown almost year round on the Canary Islands. We can leave the fruit on the tree to further ripen because the European market is not far. Therefore, the fruit has more natural sugars, which makes for a better tasting fruit," says Juan van Marafruit.
Papayas 'Exotica'
"Due to the higher sugar level the rind has some spots, but this does not effect the wonderful taste. When the consumer tastes this European product - they are sold. Local fruit is becoming increasingly important, so we make sure to transport the fruit by boat and not by plane, which is better in regards to CO2 emissions," continues Juan. "In addition to the papaya, the gunanabana (pictured on the right) is becoming more popular. Consumers always want to try something new - which makes this juicy and sweet fruit the ideal exotic product."Ithaka Organic Trading takes care of sales and marketing for the fruit and Marafruit takes care of production and logistics. The product is available year round. Fixed arrival days in the Netherlands are on Friday. The Formosa comes in 4.5 kg boxes with 3-4 pieces of the fruit, the Exotica also comes in 4.5 kg boxes with 4-5 pieces of the fruit.
Papaya Formosa
For more information or a sample:
Ithaka Organic Trading
Johan Troost
Mob: +31 (0) 626 949 712
info@ithakaorganictrading.nl
Ithaka Organic Trading
Johan Troost
Mob: +31 (0) 626 949 712
info@ithakaorganictrading.nl