Kingston's Ecuador Mango Program Off To An Early Start

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO — Kingston Fresh announced that its mango crop from Ecuador is off to an early start which is just in time to meet high customer demand.

Kingston Fresh’s President.  Ken Nabal, explained, “Kingston is excited to announce the first arrivals of the season of our Ecuadorian mangoes.  Although volume will be light to start, it will be much anticipated to help fill a supply void left from reduced mango volumes from Brazil year to date. Our first containers will be shipped during the week of November 9th. ” 

Mr. Nabal commented, “Overall quality looks great to start and season forecasts call for volumes similar to last season.  The size profile will be heavy to 10/12ct calibers with peak volume slated for the mid November through mid December period which is ideal for key holiday retail promotions.”

The company announced earlier that is has changed its name to Kingston Fresh as part of a rebranding initiative. David O. Kingston, CEO, reflected, “For over 40 years our customers, with good reason, have had great confidence in the Kingston label.  As we continue our aggressive imports expansion plans, which include mangoes,  rest assured that he Kingston logo will be prominently displayed along with its “Planting to Plate” tag line that emphasizes the Company’s relentless commitment to food safety and quality”.                                                    

About Kingston Companies

• Kingston Fresh is one of the largest distributors and marketers of produce products including fresh potatoes, onions, lettuce, broccoli, sweet pineapples, mangos, melons and much more (http://www.kingstonfresh.com).
• Kingston Cross Dock and Cold Storage is a state-of-the-art produce storage and shipping facility in Pompano Beach, FL.  Learn more at http://www.kingstoncrossdock.com
• Associated Trucking provides refrigerated, non-refrigerated, and flatbed transportation to all 48 states in the continental USA.  We provide transportation services to the fresh produce, nursery, frozen foods and other industries.

Source: Kingston Companies