Deal names exclusive US provider of sliced Opal apples

Farmington Fresh, a producer of fresh sliced apples, oranges, pears, and other fruits and vegetables, has reached an agreement with FirstFruits Marketing of Washington to be the exclusive U.S. provider of sliced Opal brand apples.

“The Opal brand apple is truly unique, with the mouth-pleasing crunch of a Honeycrisp and an exceptionally sweet flavor profile,” said Garrison Rajkovich, marketing manager at Farmington Fresh.

Discovered in Europe in 1999 and grown exclusively in the U.S. by Broetje Orchards in Washington state, this apple is a cross between the Golden Delicious and Topaz varieties. Opal apples started being grown in the U.S. in 2010.

Farmington Fresh offers year-round availability of sliced Opal brand apples for both retail and foodservice. In addition to being the largest supplier of sliced apples for school lunches across California, the company provides this variety along with sliced green and red apples to Northern California retailers including Safeway and Nugget Markets, with plans to expand its distribution area.