Four Star Fruit expands growing and shipping capabilities

Delano, Calif.-based Four Star Fruit has acquired 1,100 acres of table grape vineyards and two modern distribution facilities near Bakersfield, Calif., from Grapeman Farms.

The acquisition is an opportunity for Four Star Fruit to expand its operations and meet the growing demand for table grapes across the U.S. and abroad, according to a news release.

Family-owned and -operated by the Campbell family for three generations, Four Star Fruit says it is committed to sustainable farming and innovation, offering a wide range of grape varieties, including the trademark Pristine. The additional boxes of grapes from these vineyards will further bolster Four Star Fruit's supply of grapes to major retail chains in the U.S., ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality grapes to consumers, according to the release. The two cold storage facilities will provide additional logistical support with Four Star Fruit’s new 52-week sales program.

"We are committed to delivering high-quality and diverse grape varieties to our retail partners and consumers through our planned growth, which includes this exciting acquisition as one of many steps in expanding our domestic and international fruit procurement,” Jack Campbell, president of Four Star Fruit, said in the release.

Founded in 1974, Grapeman Farms has provided table grapes to the retailers for the past 49 years, the release said. The acquisition is a perfect fit for Four Star Fruit's table grape operation, and the Campbell family looks forward to expanding their capacity to satisfy the growing consumer demand at the store level, according to the release.