As Pacific Trellis Fruit marks its 25th anniversary, the company has shared several significant updates for their stone fruit, grape and melon programs.
Coming off a successful imported stone fruit season last year, Pacific Trellis Fruit has introduced three new premium varieties: Extra Sweet Peaches, Apricots and Cherry Plums. These additions complement the company’s strong existing programs of items like Extra Sweet Plums, Extra Sweet Nectarines and Watermelon Plums, ensuring diverse offerings for retailers, according to a news release. With limited supply, the company said it is important to secure programs now as the short but profitable season is available from January to April.
“We are proud of how our stone fruit portfolio continues to grow,” said Dan Carapella, Jr., Pacific Trellis Fruit vice president of sales for the fruit division. “The introduction of these new items highlights our commitment to bringing fresh, flavorful varieties to our supporting retail partners and fulfilling consumer demand.”
In addition to stone fruit, Pacific Trellis Fruit said it is kicking off its import grape season.
The company said it was one of the largest importers of grapes from the Southern Hemisphere, providing consistency of supply despite tight market conditions. Strong consumer awareness and demand were driven by the Dulcinea brand, which garnered over 100 million consumer impressions across its product lines, according to the release, which added that Cotton Candy grapes are currently shipping from Spain and Brazil, with shipments from these locations available through December before transitioning to Peru.
Autumn Crisp grapes are also currently available from Brazil as is the high-flavor Jam grapes, the company said.
“Our grape program continues to expand, and we’re excited to provide consistent, high-quality grapes through the remainder of the year and beyond,” said Pacific Trellis Fruit CEO Josh Leichter.
Pacific Trellis Fruit said it anticipates a strong melon market through the end of the year. While December will see lighter volumes until Guatemala and Colima, Mexico production begins in late December, a promising crop is expected from Hermosillo in October. Additionally, Colima will provide the company’s proprietary branded PureHeart mini-seedless watermelons through Nogales, while Guatemala is on track with two production cycles expected in late December to early January and again in late March to early April, the release said.
Beyond these key product updates, Pacific Trellis Fruit said it is preparing for a bountiful winter citrus season and a promising import cherry program to round out the year.
To learn more about Pacific Trellis Fruit’s expanded offerings and meet with the team, visit the company’s booth, No. B1665, at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Oct. 17-19.
