Oppy and AC Foods Launch First Program to Bring Australian Sumo Citrus to Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia — Oppy and AC Foods have teamed up to bring Australian-grown Sumo Citrus® to Canadian retailers, expanding the availability of the premium citrus brand during the Northern Hemisphere’s offseason. The program leverages Australia’s Southern Hemisphere growing season with the first shipments expected to arrive in late August.

Recognized by their distinctive Top Knot®, Sumo Citrus is known for its sweet flavor, easy-to-peel rind and seedless eating experience.

“Canadian consumers continue to seek high-end produce with outstanding flavor, and Sumo Citrus has earned a loyal following around the world,” said Steve Young, director of sales at Oppy. “We’re excited to align with AC Foods to bring Australian-grown Sumo Citrus to Canada. This program provides our retail partners with a differentiated citrus offering while delivering the quality and eating experience consumers expect from the Sumo brand.”

The launch expands Oppy’s citrus portfolio and supports its strategy of offering year-round category opportunities for retail.

“Sumo Citrus strengthens our program by creating a new seasonal opportunity for retailers,” said Oppy’s Category Director Rodrigo Lopez. “The timing complements existing programs and gives consumers access to a best-in-class branded product during a unique marketing window.”

For AC Foods, the alliance represents an important step in extending the brand presence and visibility beyond the California season with Canadian retailers.

Global Sales Manager Greg Asta at AC Foods shared, “Oppy is the ideal partner to introduce Australian-grown Sumo Citrus to Canadian retailers. Their relationships across the market and expertise in premium produce make them well positioned to grow the brand’s distribution. We’re excited for Canadians to experience this special fruit during our harvest season.”

This strategic alignment builds on growing consumer demand for high-quality citrus and creates new merchandising opportunities for retailers during the late summer and fall. For additional program information and availability, contact your Oppy sales representative.

About Sumo Citrus

The story began in the 1970s in Japan, when a visionary grower set out to create the ultimate citrus experience. By combining the best of satsuma, orange, and mandarin varieties, Sumo Citrus was born—a one-of-a-kind hybrid mandarin with a legendary taste like no other fruit in the world. Since then, our expert farmers have perfected the art of growing Sumo Citrus while maintaining ambitiously high standards every step of the way. It’s no wonder the fruit is so beloved by fans.

About Oppy

Growing, marketing and distributing fresh produce from around the globe for over 165 years, Vancouver, BC-based Oppy discovers and delivers the best of the world’s harvest. With over 50 million boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables grown on every continent moving through its supply chain annually, Oppy offers popular favorites from avocados and berries to apples and oranges year-round, alongside innovative seasonal specialties. Over the years, Oppy has introduced North Americans to a number of items across its diverse produce range, including Granny Smith, JAZZ and Envy apples, as well as green and gold kiwifruit.