Freska Produce International's Gary Clevenger and Jesus "Chuy" Loza Detail Dried Mango Program

Freska Produce International's Gary Clevenger and Jesus "Chuy" Loza Detail Dried Mango Program

Give them dried mango and they will come. This is what Freska Produce International has learned since introducing its organic dried mangos to the market. The supplier is committed to utilizing 100 percent of its growers’ fruit, and the dried mango program is one avenue creating added value for everyone along the supply chain.

Gary Clevenger Discusses Freska Produce International Offshore Mango Deal, Insights, and Advantages

Gary Clevenger Discusses Freska Produce International Offshore Mango Deal, Insights, and Advantages

Freska Produce International is synonymous with mango expertise, high-quality, and premium fruit. As we move through the end of October, the trailblazer is bringing buy-side operators an offshore mango deal to rival from the lush growing regions of Ecuador.

"We began importing mangos during the middle of September, kicking off the offerings with our Honey variety," Gary Clevenger, Managing Member, shares with me. "Freska is now in full swing on Honey and Tommy Atkins mangos from Ecuador."

Avocado Prices Stabilize; Industry Members Urge Retailers to Take Advantage of Promotable Volumes

Avocado Prices Stabilize; Industry Members Urge Retailers to Take Advantage of Promotable Volumes

Navigating any market can be a challenge, and the fluctuations seen in the avocado sector this year have made it a category to watch. With prices stabilizing and demand going up, the end of August is shaping up to be a premium time to double down on promotions at retail.

To learn more about the reasons behind this shift, I turned to industry members for more information on market conditions.

Freska Produce International Receives First Load of Jalisco-Grown Avocados; Gary Clevenger Comments

Freska Produce International Receives First Load of Jalisco-Grown Avocados; Gary Clevenger Comments

Consumers called, and they want more avocados! Affinity for the green gold is growing nationwide, which is why providers like Freska Produce International are importing fresh supplies. Freska will be welcoming its first load of Mexican Avocados from Jalisco today, July 29, and I can already smell the dollars rolling in.

Reports: Higher Mango Pricing and Strong Demand Tighten Mango Market; Gary Clevenger Discusses

Reports: Higher Mango Pricing and Strong Demand Tighten Mango Market; Gary Clevenger Discusses

Demand is booming for mangos, and as growing regions shift, the market is feeling the metaphorical heat. Reports of this market shift recently came down the pipe, as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) noted mangos are seeing slightly higher prices.

To get a quick overview of the market conditions causing this change, I spoke with Gary Clevenger.

Freska Produce International Partners With Tallanes Packers SAC; Jesus "Chuy" Loza and Miguel Aviles Garcia Discuss

Freska Produce International Partners With Tallanes Packers SAC; Jesus "Chuy" Loza and Miguel Aviles Garcia Discuss

Looking to strengthen its Peruvian mango import program, Freska Produce International has announced a new alliance. The company is entering into an equity partnership with Peru-based Tallanes Packers SAC, allowing for better integration of farming and control over supervision to make the plant more efficient with food safety, social responsibility, and overall packing operations.

Freska Produce International Adds Three Ripening Rooms to Oxnard, California, Facility; Tom Hall and Jesus “Chuy” Loza Comment

Freska Produce International Adds Three Ripening Rooms to Oxnard, California, Facility; Tom Hall and Jesus “Chuy” Loza Comment

Retailers asked, and Freska Produce International listened. Amid demand for increased ripening capabilities from its customers, the mango and avocado provider has announced it completed the construction of three new ripening rooms at its facility in Oxnard, California.

Freska Produce International's Gary Clevenger Discusses Increased Volumes and Higher Sales in the Mango Category

Freska Produce International's Gary Clevenger Discusses Increased Volumes and Higher Sales in the Mango Category

The holiday season welcomes a rainbow of fresh produce to retail aisles, and doesn’t Freska Produce International know it. As the buy-side gears up for this year’s seasonal push, I checked in on mango market conditions with the supplier’s Gary Clevenger, Managing Member and Co-Founder.

Gary Clevenger Talks Mango and Avocado Supply in Lead-Up to Cinco de Mayo

Gary Clevenger Talks Mango and Avocado Supply in Lead-Up to Cinco de Mayo

With the tagline “Think Mangos, Think Avocados, Think Freska,” I could hardly resist reaching out to Managing Member Gary Clevenger to talk about a rapidly approaching opportunity in which these two fruits star: Cinco de Mayo.

“Mango volume is very tight now and should get better in the next few weeks,” Gary shares, assuring me there should be plenty of supply for both red and yellow varieties come Cinco de Mayo promotions. “We will be in full force with all our packing locations pumping out fruit.”

Freska Produce International's Gary Clevenger Provides a Rundown of the Spring Mango Season and Retail Opportunities

Freska Produce International's Gary Clevenger Provides a Rundown of the Spring Mango Season and Retail Opportunities

Often synonymous with tropical getaways and warmer climes, mangos are continuing to grab more shopper attention as they look for new ways to incorporate exciting, versatile ingredients into their healthy eating plans. For retailers, the category’s vibrant colors offer a creative way to make produce aisles pop. As mangos continue to expand their market share, Gary Clevenger, Managing Member of Freska Produce International, pulls back the curtain on key opportunities for retailers to rack up shopper dollars through creative merchandising this spring.