MIAMI, FL - The Kapi Kapi Growers portfolio is expanding! The Costa Rican grower-shipper has announced the extension of its successful pineapple and banana portfolio, adding plantains to the lineup in response to rising retail demand. The brand’s newest offering is being introduced in both the United States and European markets.

“As our company growth has accelerated over the last couple of years, we’ve received more and more interest in plantains from our retail partners,” said Sofia Acon, President of Kapi Kapi Growers. “While we were initially focused on pineapples and bananas, it became very clear that there was a real need for plantains in the marketplace.”

Initial shipments of Kapi Kapi plantains will begin arriving in the U.S. as early as August and ramping up to a steady supply by November.

Kapi Kapi Growers has cultivated its plantains to produce exceptional flavor and consistent quality at a commercial scale after perfecting its growing and harvesting practices through field trials over the last few years.

“We have an incredible team whose knowledge and experience on the production side has given us an unparalleled advantage in bringing this new product to market in a very short time,” said Acon. “We could not be more thrilled for this new addition to our product line!”

Kapi Kapi plantains are the Curraré Enano variety, growing in the warm temperatures of Costa Rica and known for their excellent fruit quality, a press release explained.

With this new offering introduced to appeal to rising retail demand, grocers can tap into an increasingly popular produce category.

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