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New York importer welcomes first summer citrus shipment

William H. Kopke Jr., Inc., a vertically integrated fruit and produce company, announces the arrival of its summer citrus from South Africa, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina. This premium citrus fruit including mandarins, navel oranges, minneolas, cara caras, grapefruits and lemons, are available under its SWEETUMS® brand and limes are available under its Mr. Squeeze™ brand.

Summer citrus has arrived from South Africa, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina.

“We are delighted summer citrus has arrived and once again it looks and tastes beautiful,” said William Kopke of William H. Kopke Jr., Inc. “With the growth of our repack facility by 10,000 additional square feet, for a total of 35,000 square feet, we have the capacity to pack any type of citrus packaging. In addition to our large repack facility, we have full control of the logistics which allows us to pivot quickly and satisfy any customer need.”

Packaged under the SWEETUMS brand, consumers can look for the smiling faces of citrus personified on the packaging. The refreshed brand was introduced across the citrus line in 2022. Other fruit packed under the brand include grapes, cherries, pears, kiwi and berries, delivering a consistent brand experience for the consumer.

The refreshed brand was introduced across the citrus line in 2022.

“We have been selling under this brand for many years and have received a great deal of positive feedback from the end consumer,” said Kopke. “After a year with the rebrand, we have established SWEETUMS as a premium fruit option, earning consumers' trust through a consistent experience across all categories.”

For more information:
Tyler Wolowicz
William H. Kopke Jr., Inc.
[email protected]
https://kopkefruit.com/

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