Tierra Suelta starts Florida-grown Thai guava season

Miami, FL, April 24, 2026—Florida Thai guava season has officially started. Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta BB #:279428 produces the crunchy, snackable tropical fruit at its home ranch in Homestead, Florida.

This popular superfruit is known for its subtle sweetness and crisp, apple-like texture—making it a versatile option that appeals to a wide range of shoppers.

Its firm texture makes it an easy, ready-to-eat snack fruit that encourages repeat purchases, while also pairing well with popular flavor enhancers like chili-lime seasoning, creating cross-merchandising opportunities that can increase basket size.

Unlike traditional soft guava varieties, Thai guava can be merchandised as a ready-to-eat snack fruit and used across multiple retail applications, including fresh-cut programs, grab-and-go packs and tropical displays—helping retailers drive incremental sales and expand usage occasions.

“Our Thai guava is farmed on 250-acres of family-owned land with a full-time agronomist watching over every crop,” said Adrian Abreu, CEO. “The result is a consistently high-quality harvest of crunchy, tart fruit that’s fresh, flavorful and hits its peak season in late summer when consumers most crave a crisp, refreshing snack. For retailers, it’s an approachable tropical item that’s easy to merchandise and resonates across diverse consumer groups.”

Tierra Suelta’s Thai guava is not only grown in Florida, it’s also packed and shipped from the farm’s on-site 15,000-square-foot Primus-certified warehouse. The fruit is harvested six days per week and pre-cooled to enhance taste, extend shelf-life and reduce shrink. By maintaining cold-chain integrity throughout the process, each shipment arrives across North America in pristine condition—supporting consistent quality, strong shelf performance and reduced handling risk at store level.

Domestic production in South Florida allows Tierra Suelta to offer shorter lead times, reliable supply and a compelling local sourcing story that aligns with retailer demand for regionally grown products.

Thai guava is a growing hit with consumers. According to a March 2026 report from Business Research Insights, the global guava market will continue to expand through 2035.

A similar report from 360 Research Reports notes that between 2019–2024, U.S. consumption rose 19%, with demand from Hispanic and Asian communities leading the charge. Its mild flavor and crisp texture also make it an accessible entry point for mainstream shoppers seeking healthy, low-calorie snack alternatives.

Tierra Suelta has long been a trusted producer in the tropical fruit category. The vertically integrated farm provides an abundant supply of Thai guava, dragon fruit, star fruit, mamey sapote and other specialty favorites throughout the year. Tierra Suelta’s customized packaging, merchandising support, shopper information and private label programs help retailers drive trial, increase velocity and support category growth.

About Tierra Suelta
Tierra Suelta, Inc. is a third-generation, Primus-certified, woman- and minority-owned grower, packer, shipper of tropical fruits. With a state-of-the-art packing and cooling facility located on their South Florida farm, and full-time agronomist on staff, Tierra Suelta provides premium fruit with exceptional flavor and quality. Tierra Suelta ships throughout North America and has a consistent, reliable year-round dragon fruit program. Visit tstropicals.com.