Dragon Fruit

MC FooddIst LLC supplies dragon fruit harvested in Florida, with both yellow-skinned and red-skinned varieties available year-round. Each fruit is packed in 2.5 kg cartons, with individual fruit cushioned in pulp-lined trays to reduce transport damage. The fruit is picked at peak ripeness, with sugar levels typically between 13 and 16 Brix, and moisture content maintained below 87% through controlled cooling within 90 minutes of harvest.

The fruit is grown on owned and contracted farms using drip irrigation and organic-approved inputs. No synthetic pesticides are applied in the final 60 days before harvest. Packaging uses food-grade, recyclable corrugated cartons with internal humidity control pads. The supplier does not hold formal certifications but follows USDA Good Agricultural Practices as a baseline. The red-flesh variety has higher anthocyanin content, contributing to its antioxidant profile.

Buyers include U.S.-based specialty retailers, health food distributors, and restaurant chains seeking consistent, locally sourced exotic fruit. Orders are shipped via refrigerated truck from Tampa, with standard Incoterms being FOB Tampa. Minimum order quantity is 100 kg per shipment, and lead time from harvest to delivery is 1 to 2 days. Cartons are labeled with harvest date, variety, and lot number for traceability.

MC FooddIst LLC is based in Tampa, Florida, and sources dragon fruit from owned and contracted farms in the state’s subtropical growing zones. The company is classified as an imported supplier with harbor trust tier, indicating documented export activity. No information is provided on farm size, employee count, years in business, or client names. The listing does not reference certifications, awards, or third-party audits.

The supplier has no recorded response rate or average response time, suggesting limited buyer interaction. The business operates as a direct exporter from U.S. soil, with no indication of third-party sourcing or repackaging. Buyers should treat this as a regional supplier with logistical advantage for North American markets, not a global commodity trader.