Grape grower-shipper Four Star Fruit says it has entered a partnership with proprietary fruit breeder Sun World International.
The licenses include a North America import license, a California marketing license, and a California producer license, according to a news release. Through the partnership, Four Star Fruit said it will continue delivering table grapes to customers throughout the U.S., expanding its range of premium varietal offerings.
As a result of the collaboration, Four Star Fruit is now authorized to market Sun World’s proprietary grape varieties, including popular and newly developed varieties such as Autumncrisp, Adora Seedless, Midnight Beauty, Applause, Epic Crisp and Ruby Rush.
Sourcing from growing regions in Peru, Chile, Brazil, and South Africa, Four Star Fruit is now one of the select few year-round marketers of Sun World varieties, according to the release.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Sun World and expand our offerings with their industry-leading varieties,” said Jack Campbell, president of Four Star Fruit. “As we continue to evolve to meet ever-changing consumer demands, this partnership allows us to provide the best grape varieties available to satisfy retail and consumer needs.”
Four Star Fruit specializes in both organic and conventional table grape production. The Delano, Calif.-based company operates as a grower-packer-shipper with farms in Coachella and the San Joaquin Valley. Specific grower partners in these regions will be working closely with Sun World to cultivate the company’s proprietary varieties, the release said.
“We are pleased to have Four Star Fruit join our licensee network,” said Zach Cason, licensing manager for North America at Sun World International. “As a grower, packer, and shipper, Four Star is well-equipped to partner with us, ensuring the success of our varieties in the marketplace. Together, we will continue to supply and sell some of the best table grapes in the world.”
