Awe Sum Organics will be the first importer to ship organic red and green seedless grapes to the US and Canada during the winter months. The first arrivals from Peru will be available from late December and supplies will last through to the end of January.
“We are very excited to see this project come to fruition,” said CEO David Posner. “The timing of our organic Peruvian grapes, as they enter the market, will be just perfect to complement the domestic organic grape season, which should be wrapped up just before our first arrivals from Peru.”
Posner, who has just returned from Peru this week, said the quality of the crop was outstanding. “Our Sugraones have good sized berries and are incredibly sweet, crisp and flavourful,” he said.
While supplies of Sugraone and Red Globes are reportedly plentiful, Posner noted that there would be a limited volume of Crimson Seedless this year. “As this is our first year of production from these vines, we will have increased volumes of all three varieties next year, and again for the following few years, until the fields reach full production,” he said. “Additionally, all of these grapes are Fair for Life certified by IMO Switzerland, which guarantees fair wages, good working conditions and social responsibility at each and every stage of production and throughout the distribution chain.”
Awe Sum Organics is the largest importer of organic apples and organic kiwifruit in North America.
