LOS ALAMITOS, CA – Frieda’s exclusive Angelcots® are set to return mid-June. These “heavenly white apricots” are a specialty hybrid of Moroccan and Iranian apricot varieties, grown in Northern California exclusively for Frieda’s, and available from three to six weeks a year. They are packed in 16/1 lb. clamshells.
“As each season nears, we hear from shoppers and retailers who have tasted Angelcots and can’t wait for the season to start!” said Karen Caplan, president and CEO of Frieda’s. “We take pre-bookings every year, so I urge you to call us today.”
Angelcots’ pale-yellow skin—with a pale-peach blush—is covered with a fine, velvety fuzz. The beautiful fruit has the right balance of acid and sugar, along with that buttery, perfume-like sweetness. They have the juiciness of the ripest nectarine and the delicate texture and aroma of an apricot, with floral and tropical notes. Angelcots are also rich in vitamins A and C, as well as being a good source of fiber.
Interested retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice distributors can contact Frieda’s for product information and high resolution images.
About Frieda’s Inc.
Frieda’s Inc. celebrates more than 50 years of innovation in fresh produce. Founded in 1962 by Frieda Caplan, Frieda's was the first wholesale produce company in the U.S. to be founded, owned, and operated by a woman, and is still a family- and women-owned business today. With the mission of changing the way America eats fruits and vegetables, Frieda’s has introduced more than 200 specialty items to U.S. produce departments, including Kiwifruit, Spaghetti Squash, Habanero Peppers, Black Garlic, Sunchokes®, Stokes Purple® Sweet Potato, and many more. Frieda’s new programs for 2014 include Power of Purple, with a focus on the nutritional value of purple; Frieda’s Flavor Essentials, highlighting and promoting specialty ingredients for everyday cooking; and Eat One Fruit a Day That Scares You, which encourages everyone to #FearNoFruit. Find Frieda’s on Facebook, @FriedasProduce, and Friedas.com.
Source: Frieda’s Inc.