Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta, Miami, says it has now started shipping its first premium golden dragon fruit, which it says offers firmer flesh and a sweet flavor.
“Golden dragon fruit is extra sweet with a delicious flavor profile preferred by consumers because of its superior taste and texture,” says Steve Stutz, vice president of sales. “We’re already one of the largest suppliers of red and yellow dragonfruit, and we’re committed to leading the category for this popular exotic fruit with new innovative products, customized programs for our retail customers, and exceptional quality, support and service.”
Tierra Suelta says this new addition is grown on approximately 400 hectares of high-density orchards in Ecuador. The company has added a state-of-the-art GlobalGAP- and Primus-certified facility, which processes five to even containers a week.
“We chose to build our new packing facility adjacent to the orchards so we can maximize freshness, maintain cold chain integrity, and ship the highest quality fruit,” says Tierra Suelta CEO Adrian Abreu. “We have automated processing, and pack by hand to ensure it reaches North American retailers and consumers in pristine condition. We are staking our reputation on the flavor and quality of our fruit, and our service.”
