FOWLER, CA - The 2016 import season has been off to a strong start, according to Bee Sweet Citrus.
For the last decade and a half, Bee Sweet Citrus has been building relationships with international citrus growers in Chile and Peru. Its Quality Control team sees that all imported products are certified and audited in food safety, social accountability, and sustainability.
Joe Berberian, Sales Manager at Bee Sweet, noted according to a press release, “Through our import program, we’ve able to provide our consumers with a variety of products. So far, the 2016 summer import program has proven to be strong in terms of volume and consumer demand.”
Between May and October, Bee Sweet Citrus receives imported Clementines, Navel Oranges, Cara Caras, Minneolas, and lemons. Additionally, the Bee Sweet Citrus sales team handles all import clearance, logistics, inventory, and conducts weekly market analysis calls with their international partners.
“All imported product, once off-loaded at the port, is trucked straight to our facility where it’s re-graded to ensure the highest quality,” said Bee Sweet Citrus Sales Representative Anders Skooglund. “Additionally, we offer our customers the ability to repack and reconfigure the fruit to any specific pack style that they may want during these months.”
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