NOGALES, AZ - There’s a lot happening in the world of Delta Fresh, and I wanted to connect with the grower on its current programs, upcoming facilities, and more. Let’s dive in with Pedro Balderrama, Sales, now.
“We have started a new set on our Arista vine tomatoes that are 100 percent in greenhouses. These vines will help us get through mid-June,” Pedro shared with me. “Romas are still coming in from Culiacán, Sinaloa, but we now have new crop Romas out of Sonora, Mexico, that will get us to the end of May. We do start Roma and cucumber out of Baja in mid-May. We will also be starting a spring melon program as well as a Sonoran table grape program that will run mid-May through mid-July.”
The grower’s impressive portfolio is an asset to any partner, especially as Delta Fresh gears up for its table grape season.
“We are currently putting a lot of our focus on this program to ensure we have a very successful grape season. We are also heavily focusing on our summer crops in order to have a successful summer,” he noted.
Although there have been challenges to face this season, Delta Fresh is only looking toward the horizon. One thing to look forward to is the upcoming completion of a new facility.
“We have broken ground here in Nogales, Arizona, where we are building Delta’s new home,” Pedro explained. “We are hoping to have this state-of-the-art facility completed by October of this year. Delta is also building a new facility in McAllen, Texas, which will be a 1-million-square-foot facility when it’s completed in 2024. We are also excited to announce that we have opened our doors in Yuma, Arizona, due to a new opportunity with asparagus, and we are now shipping out of San Diego, California; Yuma and Nogales, Arizona; and Pharr, Texas.”
Lots of exciting developments in the works for Delta Fresh! Be sure to keep swinging back to AndNowUKnow for the latest in all things produce.
