CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Dave’s Specialty Imports is planning to have a substantial increase in volumes this year, particularly with blueberries.
Leslie Simmons, Dave’s Specialty Imports Marketing Manager, tells AndNowUKnow, “We will be visiting with our South American growers in the coming weeks to coordinate a successful strategy – ensuring this increase in supply finds the right place in the market.”
Currently Dave’s is seeing Michigan & British Columbia blueberries reaching the peak of flavor earlier than last year. Leslie tells us the BC fruit may finish a little sooner than in years past and the company expects a very smooth transition into its South American fruit.
Aside from Michigan and British Columbia crops, Dave’s is currently harvesting organic blueberries from Mexico with Guatemalan blackberries making arrivals into Miami.
At the start of the season, cold weather seemed to affect crops, but there haven’t been any major issues in supply. “Since the subsequent weather has generally been good, and supplies are adequate pricing has averaged about the same if not a little lower than last year,” Leslie said.
Daves' is planning to increase overall blueberry volume this fall by increasing its growing territory in Peru, Argentina and Chile. Leslie tells us, “The Peruvian product is expected to start in September with a peak in October, and it should help us avoid any major gap as BC finishes up and we move to Argentina. We are also increasing our supply this year of Mexican raspberries and strawberries.”
The company currently has blueberries available in all pack sizes and with the increased volume expected this fall Dave's plans on being able to pack customized orders to fit all its retail partners' needs.
