Kapi Kapi Growers, a Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and bananas, introduces a new product to its growing portfolio of tropical fruits with plantains. Initial shipments of the plantains will begin arriving in the U.S. as early as August and ramp up to a steady supply by November.
“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.”
The plantains will begin arriving in the U.S. as early as August and ramp up to a steady supply by November.
After working on field trials over the last few years, perfecting their growing and harvesting practices, the company has been able to cultivate its plantains to produce consistent flavor and quality at a commercial scale.
“We have an incredible team whose knowledge and experience on the production side has given us an 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.”
Grown in Costa Rica, Kapi Kapi plantains are the Curraré Enano variety known for their excellent fruit quality. Plantains thrive in the warm temperatures of Costa Rica’s tropical climate. While plantains sweeten as they ripen, most plantains are enjoyed while they are still green. They are typically sliced thin and fried like a chip until they caramelize, making them a crispy and sweet dish enjoyed as a snack or side.
For more information:
Kapi Kapi Growers
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www.kapigrowers.com
