The Sweet and Creamy Fruit is Popular with Consumers of All Ages
Miami, FL, February 5, 2026—Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta announced a strong start to mamey sapote season with promotable volumes of high-quality product. The beloved Latin specialty fruit, which has long been cherished by shoppers of Caribbean descent, is quickly growing in popularity across America.
Mamey’s fuzzy brown exterior opens to reveal a vibrant salmon-colored flesh that tastes like a blend of sweet potato and pumpkin. It is a staple in smoothies and desserts but can easily be sliced open and eaten with a spoon. Boasting a sweet flavor, rich nutritional profile, and creamy, custard-like texture, mamey is enjoyed by consumers of all ages.
“It’s one of the rare tropical fruits that everyone, from babies up to the older generations, eats with gusto,” said Steve Stutz, Tierra Suelta principal, and sales lead. “With tropical fruit sales increasing in mainstream markets, and the category projected to expand for the foreseeable future, mamey is the perfect item to add to a retailer’s tropicals section.”
According to a June 2024 report from DataM Intelligence, the tropical fruit market reached USD $4.5 billion in 2022, and with a forecasted annual growth rate of 5.2%, is expected to reach $6.7 billion by 2030.
As mamey season begins to pick up steam until peak harvest in June and July, Tierra Suelta continues to increase production to meet the demands of major retailers. Since the beginning, the company has invested heavily in infrastructure and logistics to ensure adequate supply to meet their customers’ needs, and they offer customized packaging, merchandising support, shopper information, and private label programs to further ensure customer success at retail.
“For three generations, we have chosen to stake our reputation on the flavor and quality of our fruit, and our service,” said Adrian Abreu, CEO. “Introducing exceptionally delicious mamey to a whole new demographic of customers is just one of the ways we’re honoring our heritage and our legacy.”
Tierra Suelta’s Abreu family first began growing, importing, packing, and shipping premium tropical fruits in Cuba before starting operations in South Florida in 1999. Since then, the company has continued to expand with operations in Ecuador and other locations. In addition to mamey, Tierra Suelta’s lineup of key tropicals includes, dragon fruit, star fruit, Thai guava, tropical avocados, malangas and more.
Tierra Suelta is a woman- and minority-owned, vertically-integrated farming business that grows and ships tropical fruits, roots and specialty produce from its headquarters in Miami and state-of-the-art facility in Ecuador.
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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. Known for their mamey sapote, star fruit, dragon fruit, and Thai guava, Tierra Suelta ships throughout North America and has a consistent, reliable year-round tropical fruit program. Visit tstropicals.com.
