DELANO, CA - Four Star Fruit, a leading grower and marketer of conventional and organic table grapes, is proud to announce a new marketing agreement with premier Peruvian table grape grower, Agrolatina. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Four Star’s import table grape portfolio, ensuring access to the best quality growers, exclusive varietals, and advanced packing facilities available in the industry.
“Successfully executing an import program for our retail partners involves many critical elements. Agrolatina’s exceptional varietals and superior quality table grapes set the industry standard,” said Jack Campbell, President, Four Star Fruit. “Best-in-class partnerships like this one empower Four Star to meet and exceed consumer demands. With four generations of farming expertise, we know that excellence begins in the vineyard.”
Four Star Fruit’s commitment to delivering the highest-quality fruit to customers during the South American import window remains unwavering, added a press release. This partnership with Agrolatina, renowned for its exceptional varietals and top-tier table grape quality, aligns perfectly with Four Star’s mission.
“As table grape marketers, we constantly face the challenge of competing with consumers’ numerous fresh fruit choices,” said Justin Dixon, Director of Imports, Four Star Fruit. “Offering high-quality grapes that deliver an exceptional eating experience is essential to ensuring consumers consistently return to our category, even amidst other options.”
Founded in 2001, Agrolatina began as a modest producer of white onion and paprika at Fundo Don Pepe. Today, it has grown into a prominent agro-exporter with over 2,000 hectares in production. Situated in the fertile regions of Ica and Nazca, Agrolatina specializes in table grapes, avocados, and pomegranates.
“At Agrolatina, we pursue the highest international standards for our fruit, ensuring unparalleled quality and excellence,” stated Juan Pablo Chirinos, President, Agrolatina. “We are excited about the marketing partnership with Four Star Fruit, a company that not only shares our vision but embodies the same unwavering commitment to their customers.”
The partnership will provide Four Star Fruit access to exclusive Sun World/IFG breeding varieties such as AUTUMNCRISP®, Sweet Globe, Ivory, Allison, Jack Salute, Timco, Sweet Favors, Candy Dreams, Cotton Candy, and Candy Snaps. Additionally, Agrolatina boasts the largest packing facility in Peru, capable of handling a robust amount of clamshells and special packs to cater to retail partners.
What will be next for this budding partnership? ANUK will be here to report.