Publication date: December 3, 2015
2015 marks the first year of goldenberries being imported to the US without the necessary cold treatment. Close to Colombia’s capital Bogotá, at 2,200 meters elevation, the Colombian government together with Aphis have declared a fruit-fly free area that is very suitable for growing goldenberries. Year-round supplies “We source our goldenberries exclusively from this area […]
Publication date: December 3, 2015
Hurricane Patricia did less damage to Mexican agriculture than what was initially predicted, and supplies of many Mexican imports, papaya included, have remained steady in its wake. With attractive prices luring more Guatemalan growers into the market, Central American imports have been increasing over the years. “Supplies from Mexico have been steady and volumes from […]
Publication date: June 3, 2015
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Publication date: November 20, 2013
Papaya volumes will likely be lower than normal for the foreseeable future thanks to heavy rains in Central America, importers said. Mother Nature has put a significant dent in papaya production, and things won’t likely return to normal for some time, said Bill Brindle, vice president of sales and marketing for Homestead, Fla.-based Brooks Tropicals […]
Publication date: August 22, 2013
HLB Specialties, a leading papaya importer and distributor based in Pompano Beach, FL, has launched a campaign to educate buyers about Formosa papayas, also known as Tainung papayas. As the company approaches its 25th year in existence, the challenge of educating buyers and consumers about their products still remains, according to Sales Director Lorenz Hartmann […]
Publication date: March 21, 2013
“The more people travel and are exposed to new products, the greater the chances that they will buy those exotic items to share with their family and friends,” said Homero Levy de Barros, president and chief executive officer of HLB Specialties in Pompano Beach, FL. “At HLB, we feel it is our job to provide […]
Publication date: February 4, 2013
Con una asociación más extensiva con HLB Tropical Food GmbH Lafinita, uno de los exportadores de rambután más grandes en Guatemala, busca ampliar su presencia en Europa. Con el aumento de producción anticipada para 2013, también quieren extender el periodo en que su fruta está en el mercado. Read complete article here
