Since 1928, Brooks Tropicals has provided excellent quality, exceptional service and innovation in every aspect of its business. Brooks carries over thirty tropical fruits and vegetables and is well known for its SlimCado® avocados and its Caribbean Red® papayas.
"We have been very successful with our Caribbean Red® papayas because – more... we control every operation from the plant nursery to the delivery on the truck in the United States and Canada", says Craig Wheeling, CEO of Brooks Tropicals. "We were the first to install a refrigerated packinghouse loading dock to ensure a Continuous Cold Chain during storage and transport. Our in-house quality control and research and development teams ensure that only the highest quality produce reaches our customers. Our packinghouse in Belize, where we grow our papayas, has just increased in size by 50%. Brooks has instituted a Worker Health and Safety Program, which has been recognized by the government of Belize. We're also very proud of our school donation program for the children of our Belizean workers." Computers, desk chairs and various school supplies are being donated to the schools by Brooks Tropicals.
"We are increasing our Caribbean Sunrise® solo papaya production by a substantial amount over the next 12 to 16 months", says Pal Brooks, President of Brooks Tropicals since 1966. "Brooks Tropicals in Belize has grown to be the largest individual supplier of papayas to the North American market."
Another innovation by Brooks Tropicals is the SlimCado® avocado, which has 50% less fat and 35% fewer calories than the leading California avocado, with no genetic modification. While the Hass is an excellent avocado, Brooks provides a healthy alternative to the market. "In this changing world, we need to be flexible and listen to the consumer. Nutrition is very important to the consumer, and in this highly competitive market, they are more discerning in their choice of food", says Frans Boetes, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales. We, as the grower, shipper and packer, have to obtain information from consumer surveys, and listen to our customers on a daily basis, to ensure that their needs are being met. Through our website, www.brookstropicals.com, we are able to educate the public about our products and interest them in trying different kinds of fruit, like Star Fruit and Uniq® Fruit in their diets and recipes." Other year-round specialties include coconuts, key limes, habanero peppers and Latin vegetables, such as boniato, calabaza, and many more.
For over 76 years, Brooks Tropicals has brought the best produce possible to its customers. Its experience and innovation has allowed the company to establish itself as the industry leader in growing, packing and shipping the highest quality tropical fruits and vegetables. – less – More from ZoomInfo »
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