Tropical Harvest Update
1/25/21
Winter’s tropical season sees its peak with starfruit. Caribbean Red papayas continue steady. Tropical avocados or SlimCados lean heavily on the DO for supplies. More updates below…
Caribbean Red papayas - GT
Winter demand remains strong as the fields are finally recovering from two consecutive November hurricanes.
SlimCado tropical avocados - FLA / DO
Dominican fruit transitioning to Carla variety, look for slightly larger fruit
Starfruit or carambola - FLA
The winter stars are aglow. Starfruit from Florida now at the peak of its winter season
Dragonfruit - EC
February 1, jumbo dragonfruit air-shipment from Ecuador expected. May kicks-off FLA season again.
Solo papayas - BR
Supplies remain regular, but constricted due to limited airspace. Pre-books are a must!
