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Grapefruit

With its bold flavour and deep colour, grapefruit adds a strong visual and taste profile to the citrus shelf. Hillfresh supplies grapefruit from trusted growers in South Africa and Turkey, with a focus on continuity and consistency across seasons.

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More about grapefruit

Distinct flavour, steady demand

Grapefruit is popular for its tangy flavour, high juice content, and health associations. It’s a staple in the breakfast segment and still holds strong market value despite being more niche than oranges or mandarins.

Types and characteristics

We mainly offer red (Ruby) and white grapefruit, selected for internal colour, juice percentage, and skin quality. Red varieties tend to dominate retail due to their sweeter profile and deeper visual appeal.

Hillfresh sourcing

We source grapefruit primarily from South Africa and Turkey, building programs with tight planning and strong logistical coordination. Our focus is on mid-season to late-season shipments.

Handling and freshness

Due to their thin skin, grapefruit are prone to dehydration and oil spotting. We work with packing stations that ensure fast cooling, minimal delays, and visual consistency in every load.

Build a better grapefruit campaign

Get in touch with Hillfresh to discuss seasonal sourcing and promotions around grapefruit.

Peru is our power base
We switch with precision
Specialist sourcing, all year long
Two markets, one solution

Peru is our power base

We stretch the Peruvian season from January to October by sourcing across multiple regions. Every shipment comes from growers we know by name.

We switch with precision

When Peru finishes, we move to Kenya, Morocco, South Africa and Israel, ensuring continuity even in tricky seasons.

Specialist sourcing, all year long

Our avocado team stays close to the field and sharp on market signals. That’s how we act early and keep you ahead.

Two markets, one solution

We serve both Western Europe (Hass) and Eastern Europe (greenskin) with the same consistency, season after season.