Keystone Fruit Marketing (KFM), a division of Progressive Produce, has launched its inaugural Mexican lemon season. As the exclusive marketer for this new program, the company is excited to offer high-quality lemons under its KFM Citrus label.
"This is a new and exciting chapter for us," said Matthew Gideon, sales and commodity manager at Keystone. "Our Mexico onion grower planted oranges and lemons a couple of years ago, and this season marks the first time our lemons are commercially viable. It's a natural extension of our existing relationship, and we're eager to build on our partnership moving forward."
© Keystone Fruit MarketingGideon says the lemon program starts this month and runs for three months.
The program will begin in July and run for approximately three months, with consistent weekly volumes expected throughout the season. Lemons will cross through South Texas and be distributed across the United States and Canada.
Initial production will start with 40-50 acres, with plans to expand to 100 acres by the 2026 summer season. Bulk cartons will be packed in Mexico, while a full lineup of consumer pack options will be available through Keystone's third-party warehouse in South Texas.
"We're especially proud to promote our KFM Citrus label across bulk and consumer packaging," added Gideon. "This is just the beginning, and we're committed to delivering a premium product with every shipment."
For more information:
Matthew Gideon
Keystone Fruit Marketing
Tel: +1 (210)-259-3530
[email protected]
www.keystonefruit.com
