Awe Sum offers gold pineapple from

05/01/2009 By Ashley Bentley

Organic importer Awe Sum Organics Inc. is bringing in a new Peruvian gold pineapple this year.

A pineapple being imported into the U.S. from Peru by Awe Sum Organic Inc. under the Sol Sol label is an improved variety, says David Posner, president and chief executive officer.

Capitola, Calif.-based Awe Sum Organics, formerly Farmers Fruit Express Inc., expected its first shipment of the MD2 gold pineapple late April.

“It’s a better variety of gold pineapple,” said David Posner, president and chief executive officer. “It’s grown right next to the equator, so it’s really sweet and juicy because of the nice, dry climate.” click for more...