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Conventional and organic blueberries from Peru, Chile, Mexico and
Argentina will also be available, as will Peruvian avocados, organic
ginger and pomegranates, and - as Oppy gears up for spring - gold
kiwifruit from South Africa and green kiwifruit from Chile.
One newer import product Oppy is especially excited about this
season are South African plums.
" Oppy was the first to load the fruit headed for North America in
2022 after an eight-year hiatus due to import regulations following pest
detection, " Coty said. " This year we held a 25-30% share of what came
into the market, and we look forward to a fresh season in January. "
Varieties shipping include Ruby Sun, Black Pearl, African Delight,
Angeleno, Midnight Gold, Red Phoenix, Honey Punch, Flavor Fall, Fall
Fiesta and September Yummy.
Another standout this winter could be dragon fruit, which Oppy will
be bringing in from Peru and Ecuador, Coty said.
" We've seen exceptionally strong demand for dragon fruit, including
white, pink and red-flesh varieties. Beyond their delightful taste, they're
renowned for their health benefits. "
Another exciting addition this year for Oppy, he said, is the D'Agen
Prune, also known as the Sugar Plum.
Popular in Asia, it has a sweet flavor profile and high fiber content.
Oppy plans to bring it in on a test basis this season, with arrivals
anticipated to follow cherries between February and March, and more
promotable volumes to follow next season.
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Guava
Acerola
Fragrant, vibrant in color, high in Vitamin
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Banana
The flavorful, plant-based, clean label
Vitamin C solution. Use it in beverage and
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Passion Fruit
An exotic flavor profile makes Passion Fruit
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Increased
Southern
Hemisphere imports
make it easier than
ever for US retailers
to supply fresh fruit
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