CLASSIC FRUIT
IN THE PRESS
Central California gets going with melon production ahead of the 4th of July
Cantaloupe and honeydew melon production has transitioned to central California. “We just finished our Yuma program last week and our California program began on June 30th…
Classic Fruit Announces Fair Trade USA Certification for Classic Guatemala Operations; Paul Raggio, Garrett Patricio, and Andrea Griggs Comment
FRESNO, CA – Classic Fruit is pleased to announce their new Fair Trade USA Authorization for their offshore melon operations at Classic Guatemala…
Westside Produce and Classic Fruit Prepare for Upcoming Domestic Melon Season; Garrett Patricio and Tom Ferguson Comment
FIREBAUGH, CA – With another great offshore melon season coming to an end, the Westside Produce and Classic Fruit Alliance is excited to kick off the domestic melon season…
Melon shippers collaborating to offer year-round supplies
Two of the largest seasonal melon shippers will work together to provide cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon and mixed melons year-round to retail, foodservice and fresh-cut customers.
Classic Fruit featured on www.foodbevg.com
Classic Fruit Company Classic Fruit is a vertically integrated melon grower/shipper in Guatemala and the United States that distributes these products throughout the US and Canada to retail and foodservice outlets. …
Classic Fruit announces Rainforest Alliance Certification for their Guatemalan operation
Classic Fruit Company announced that its Guatemalan farming operation, Classic Guatemala, has earned the Rainforest Alliance certification. …
Stable volume expected for Classic Fruit Co.
Stable acreage for conventionally grown cantaloupe and honeydew is planned for Fresno, Calif.-based Classic Fruit Co. Inc., said Tom Conrado, vice president of sales and business development for the company. …
Difficult start to the season causes Honeydew shortages and high prices
Honeydews are grown and exported from multiple origins in Latin America, but the 2019 season has been off to a slow start with regard to supply. …
Classic Fruit achieves Rainforest Alliance certification
Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based Classic Fruit Co.’s Guatemalan farm, Classic Guatemala, has earned the Rainforest Alliance certification. The certification shows the farm’s commitment to supporting long-term sustainability and the quality of life for its farm workers…
Central American melon production has recovered from hurricanes
In November, Central America was hit by two hurricanes: Eta and Iota. These hurricanes hit very closely together and had a heavy impact…