FOWLER, CA - The highly anticipated domestic citrus season in California is on the horizon, exciting retailers and consumers alike as the popular category outlook continues to impress. Bringing the 411 that customers need to know as we launch into the season, Bee Sweet Citrus’ Director of Harvesting and Grower Relations Randy Stucky and Sales Representative Jason Sadoian join me to dish on the latest from the trailblazing grower and marketer.

“This year’s crop is tracking a few weeks earlier than last season; volume is up across the board, with a smaller size structure. Fruit condition and quality have been exceptional, with very little pest damage. We’ll pick up as soon as imports clear up, and we’ll have plenty of fruit to sell,” Stucky shares with me.

As a company that tailors its programs to customers and ensures it covers their time periods, Sadoian reveals that they go beyond simply offering a year-round program.

“Bee Sweet brings convenience and service by having everything available to load in one central location. Our new campaigns and promotional calendar will be a useful tool to drive more sales as well,” he says. “Our crops look to be very normal in the sense that last season was down a little on oranges, lemons, and Mandarins.”

Bee Sweet also ships anywhere in the country, with everything the company grows and packs loading out of Fowler, California. With a lemon shed in California’s Imperial Valley area as well, Bee Sweet can also load fruit and offer additional value and more.

Filling the basket with flavorful domestic citrus is anticipated to be a win-win-win this season for the customer, grower, and the consumer. As we launch into October, keep checking back with AndNowUKnow for more updates coming down the line.