VANCOUVER, BC – Oppy is expanding its lineup by offering citrus from Uruguay.

“Uruguayan fruit adds another dimension to our citrus offerings,” said James Milne, Oppy Citrus Category Director. “During the summer, we’re marketing a wide assortment of oranges, including the popular easy-peelers from Chile, Peru and Australia. We’re excited to present fruit from a new source country to our customers, knowing the flavor is intense and the condition excellent.”

Early shipments of Uruguayan lemons sold out and are now followed by Clementines and Navels that are available through August, according to a press release.  This marks Oppy’s first Uruguayan offerings after the U.S. market was granted access in 2013.

“It’s a brief season characterized by good quality as growers work to create a foothold here,” Milne said. “First impressions count. We’ve been pleased by the fruit we’ve received to date, and feedback from our customers has been enthusiastic and encouraging.”

Oppy is currently shipping the URUD’OR label, which is packed by four Uruguayan growers.  URUD’OR was Uruguay’s top-volume lemon exporter in 2013, according to a press release.  This year, the group plans to export roughly 30% more fruit.

Oppy is currently offering Uruguayan fruit in two, three and five pound bags as well as bulk.

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