EL CAJON, California – Sutherland Produce Sales Inc. (Sutherland Produce), sales agent and distributor of organic fruit and vegetables, announced today the expansion of its Spring and Summer organic fruit lineup to include a full complement of melons, increased table grape supply, artisan peaches and nectarines from Naylor Organics, and for the first time, a summer lemon and lime program from Viva Fresh of Tamaulipas, Mexico.
The warm dry weather out west this year has almost all crops starting early. “Although our organic Mexican peach program, typically available by mid-April, was lost this year due to excessive heat during bloom, our supply of tree ripened Naylor peaches and nectarines grown in Dinuba, California are always delicious and are expected to begin loading in mid-May,” said Chris Ford, Vice President of Sutherland Produce.
According to the company, full-size and mini seedless watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe from Divine Flavor (Hermosillo, Mexico) are now available. Table grapes from Divine Flavor and from long-time Sutherland partner, Rucker Homestead (Thermal, California), will also be available in May with supplies expected through September.
As for lemons and limes, “We’re very excited about our new summer program, said Odilon Anguiano, Organic Sales Manager for Sutherland. It now allows us to supply this versatile and healthy fruit continuously from July through February,” he concluded.
Promotional opportunities are welcomed now through the summer by contacting Odilon Anguiano.
About Sutherland Produce
Sutherland Produce is a privately-held sales agent and distributor of a wide variety of organic fruit and vegetables. The company was founded in 1987 by Bill Sutherland who is widely considered a true pioneer in organics. Today, the company serves customers ranging from small regional wholesalers and distributors to leading retailers like Whole Foods Market. Sutherland Produce is headquartered in El Cajon, California and has operations in Monterey County, San Joaquin Valley and Coachella Valley, California. It currently represents growers from Washington, Oregon, California and Mexico. It is the proud recipient of the prestigious “XXXX” Blue Book rating and a trading member since 2004.
Source: Sutherland Produce
