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Agrifruit and Freska Produce International team up

Oxnard, Calif-based berry grower and processor Agrifruit says it and its affiliated companies — Bobalu Berries, Agrifrost Processing and West Coast Berry Farms — have partnered with Freska Produce International, a producer and distributor of mangoes, avocados and dried mangoes, to enhance company growth.

“We are thrilled to join forces with Agrifruit,” Jesus “Chuy” Loza of Freska Produce International said in a news release. “Their commitment to quality and sustainability aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership will expand our product offerings and provide our customers with an even greater selection of fresh produce.”

Agrifruit said the alignment with Freska Produce International allows it to tap into new business opportunities and Freska Produce to capitalize on its extensive logistics, processing and Latin American sourcing expertise. The companies said this partnership will create synergies in sourcing, logistics and marketing.

“We are excited about this new partnership to help further strengthen processing, logistics and import opportunities to serve our customers as we draw from these industry leaders,” Bobby Jones, managing partner for Agrifruit, said in the release.

The collaboration will optimize supply chains, enhance quality and meet the evolving demands of the marketplace and consumer, the companies said.

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