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Berry importer expands program with new loading location in Texas

Berry importer expands program with new loading location in Texas

Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce the addition of McAllen, Texas, as a new loading location for its berry import program beginning in November. This strategic expansion opens up opportunities to reach new markets and improve logistics for faster, fresher delivery of high-quality berries.

“Expanding to McAllen strengthens our supply chain and improves our ability to deliver fresher berries to our customers,” said Stephen Paul, category director for Laub. The McAllen location will reduce transportation time by two days compared to West Coast locations, ensuring fresher fruit for customers while reducing the company’s environmental impact through lower truck emissions.

In addition to the new Texas location, Homegrown Organic Farms will continue to offer shipments from Kingsburg and Los Angeles, California. The company’s import berry program includes organic and conventional blueberries and blackberries from Mexico and Chile.

The company’s import programs are led by Jacob Gracia, Imports Category Manager. Jacob brings over 20 years of experience in the food industry and has played a key role in building long-term global partnerships. “Jacob’s industry experience is a huge asset to our team. “It helps us expand our import programs while ensuring we deliver exceptional quality,” added Stephen Paul.

This season, Homegrown Organic Farms introduces the Erendira blackberry variety from Mexico, known for its excellent taste and quality. Blueberries from Mexico and Chile will be available in both organic and conventional offerings. The import season is expected to begin in early November and last until the end of the year.

“Our growth in the imported berry program is in line with our long-term vision. The addition of McAllen allows us to serve our customers more efficiently while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and delivering high-quality, fresh products year-round,” shared Scott Mabs, CEO.


Left: Stephen Paul. Right: Scott Mabs.

Imported blueberries are offered in 6-ounce, pint and 18-ounce clamshells, while blackberries are available in 6-ounce and 12-ounce clamshells. All imported berries can be loaded from facilities in McAllen, TX or Kingsburg, CA.

Contact:
Elise Smith
Local organic farms
Phone: (559) 306-1770
[email protected]
www.hgofarms.com