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HOMESTEAD, FL
August 13, 2001
Brooks Tropicals Inc., Florida’s largest tropical fruit and vegetable supplier, is also Florida’s leading avocado grower and shipper. From its humble beginning in 1928 with only 100 avocado boxes shipped weekly by rail, Brooks Tropicals now sells up to 60 percent of all avocados packed and shipped from Florida production areas. The recent introduction of Brooks Tropicals’ new Florida avocado brand SlimCado™ has strengthened and lengthened its low-fat avocado season. SlimCado™ avocado sales have surpassed previous sales volumes significantly since its debut this year. With only half the fat and fewer calories than the leading California Hass avocado, Brooks’ avocados have captivated consumers nationwide. SlimCado™ avocados are available now through March in major chainstores in Florida and across the country.
"Innovations such as hydrocooling avocados for maximum shelf-life and tray packing methods have enabled us to provide exceptional quality and service to our numerous, nationwide customers," said Neal Brooks, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Along with these innovations, Brooks Tropicals also vigorously tests varieties in order to meet FDA labeling requirements, and enforces strict quality control procedures. Brooks Tropicals is Florida’s premier tropical fruit and vegetable supplier servicing major chain stores and wholesalers nationwide.
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