Delano, California-based Four Star Fruit Inc. says it expects strong volume to supply this year’s Mexican table grape season. Each year, Four Star Fruit boasts year over year volume growth and this year, the company is expecting its volume growth to be 25-30 percent higher due to its Mexican grape program.
Harvest began the first week of May and volume will continue to ramp up as the summer months progress – projecting good yield and great quality into late summer.
“Our growers have committed to replanting the best industry varieties,” said Jack Campbell, long-term table grape grower, marketer and shipper. “We will be able to support strong retail promotions, in particular Memorial Day ads, with the volumes we are projecting this season.”
The Mexican program allows Four Star Fruit to offer a well-rounded uninterrupted yearly supply of table grapes. The ability to assist retailers in growing the table grape category has been well received.
“Our commitment is to provide the consumer a best-in-class fresh grape experience. Our retail partners see great value in our ability to manage that end to end,” Campbell said. “Touting best in class organic and specialty varieties, Four Star Fruit has the ability to deliver all varieties in various pack styles – catering to the changing desires of today’s grape consumer.”
Four Star Fruit Inc. has been in table grape production since 1987 and has been family-owned and operated for three generations by the Campbell family. The company’s fields are located throughout the San Joaquin and Coachella Valleys, as well as Mexico.
Four Star Fruit, Inc. provides several grape varieties, including its trademark branded Pristine grapes. Four Star caters to all customers, offering both conventional and organic table grapes.
For more information, visit fourstarfruit.com.
