Tropical Harvest Update
12.27.2021 – tropical resolutions
Starfruit or carambola - FLA
The 2021/2022 Florida Winter Carambola crop has started and despite an unusual wind storm last week, we will have promotable volume all January. Starfruit is a perfect healthy snack for winter promotions.
GREAT FOR LUNCHBOXES
Caribbean Red papayas - GT
Slightly reduced volumes during the year end transition. Please pre-book.
SlimCado tropical Avocado - US/DO
We still expect tight supply as we close out the calendar year. Imports from the island will drop-off during the holiday weeks and the Florida crop is finishing up.
Persian Limes - GT
40lb and 10lb cartons loading in New Jersey or here in Florida can offer convenience and savings! Call for daily availability..
Dragonfruit - Florida / Ecuador
Ecuadorean fruit will be in great supply all January. Consider back-to-school shoppers and healthy diet resolutions.
GREAT FOR LUNCHBOXES
Passionfruit - FLA
January will see a more moderate but consistent supply although warm temperatures are really helping production now.
GREAT FOR LUNCHBOXES
Solo papayas - BR
Unusually higher rainfall and cooler than normal temperatures continue to govern supply . Expect larger sizes – 8ct and some 7ct – to be the norm moving forward.
GREAT FOR LUNCHBOXES
Ginger - BR
Promotable volume of fresh ginger is available for January. Look for the Lunar New Year to promote.
Groovy Coconuts - DO
Typical logistic-related seasonal shortage should be expected in early January, but supplies are adequate. Every Dominican Groovy Coconut© is hand selected here in Florida.
