Fruit Sourcing
Our responsible fruit-sourcing teams work faithfully behind the scenes to secure the best and tastiest varieties, ensuring the preservation of the natural goodness of fruit.
The Andros commitment:
to preserve natural flavor
Our processing facilities can be found around the world, located near arguably the best fruit-producing areas. Andros’ local teams of fruit sourcing experts carefully monitor the fruit, which is then harvested at the exact moment it reaches maturity.
Our manufacturing process results in high-quality fruit ingredients that imbue your culinary creations with natural fruit flavors and a “just-picked” quality. Our commitment is to prioritize non-GMO fruit from farmers who care about the environment and their people.
Fruit sourcing by Andros: A deep dive
Andros’ fruit sourcing teams are unique in the fruit-processing world and our most valuable asset. They have allowed us to become the industry benchmark worldwide in producing high-fruit content solutions for food professionals passionate about integrating fruits into their repertoire.
Our teams work faithfully behind the scenes to secure access to the best fruits and the best varieties, as follows:
Sourcing
We are continuously on the lookout for the ideal combination of soil, climate, fruit varieties, agricultural best practices, and local “know-how.”
Integration
We nurture powerful, lasting relationships with our growers by establishing long-term contracts and acquiring nearby processing plants. We are all about the “long game” and are here to stay.
Quality & Safety
We have stringent food safety and handling practices. Our rigorous company guidelines guarantee the traceability of fruits that are grown to abide by the health and environmental standards in each country. Moreover, our factory is GFSI-certified.
Trials & Innovations
We are constantly experimenting with new growing methods and fruit varieties and have dedicated orchards for agro-ecological research in France’s Southwest region and Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Two hundred tests are conducted to identify traces of pesticide residues, and we undertake more than 50 annual audits.
Clean-label Ingredients
Whether you’re after clean-label bakery ingredients or looking for fruit textures for your beverages, we are committed to sourcing fruit that tastes great and benefits communities and ecosystems. We prioritize clean-label ingredients in our fruit Fillings and Spreads that are free from artificial flavors or colors and preservatives.