Pineapple Providers Required in Panama

In early February, a high profile trade mission from a major North American fresh fruit company will visit Panama to establish commercial contacts with pineapple growers from Capira and Chiriqui.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Sun Rich Fresh Foods, of Canadian origin, focuses on high quality fresh fruit products in different presentations. These products are experiencing great demand, so Sun Rich is looking for pineapple suppliers to back their expansion plans in Canada and the United States.

The company is already a major buyer of pineapple in Costa Rica, and is looking to diversify its supply network.
The agenda of the mission is being coordinated by CentralAmericaData.COM, with pineapple producers and authorities. The company’s executives will meet with the Minister of Commerce and Industries, Ricardo Quijano, with authorities from the Ministry of Agricultural Development and with the largest pineapple growers and exporters.

The mission will tour the main pineapple packing plants and plantations in Chiriquí and Capira.

About Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc.
Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc. was established in June 1988, when founder & owner Brian Tieszen recognized a need for value-added fruit salads and individual sections in the foodservice industry.

Originally located in Vancouver, Sun Rich began processing high quality fruit items with a staff of four. Now, it operates advanced, high-volume processing facilities strategically located in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Toronto and Reading, PA. Sun Rich offers food service and deli packs in a number of pail sizes as well as solution-packed and fresh-cut product in retail formats. It also offers regional availability of high-quality retail pack products in a variety of sizes for both retail and foodservice.

With the current explosion of the fresh-cut fruit category, consumers, foodservice operators, and retailers are looking for healthy and easy-to-use alternatives for all mealtimes. Sun Rich delivers fresh, safe, and convenient fruit products that are as delicious as they are economical.

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