Product Offerings
Products:
Fresh Fruits: Cavendish Bananas, Lakatan Bananas, Sweet Pineapples
Processed Fruits: Banana Chips, Vacuum Fried Fruits
Services: Fruit Packing, Cold Chain Logistics, Export Documentation
Prime Fruits International Inc. is a premier exporter of fresh and processed tropical fruits based in Davao City, Philippines. With over a decade of consistent quality and export reliability, the company is known for its flagship Cavendish bananas and a diverse portfolio of Philippine-grown fruits supplied to Asia, the Middle East, and emerging markets.
Core Business
Established to serve the global demand for premium tropical fruits, Prime Fruits International Inc. specializes in the export of fresh Cavendish bananas and Lakatan, as well as processed banana chips and vacuum-fried tropical snacks. Their integrated operations—from farm management to packaging and cold chain logistics—enable them to deliver year-round, high-volume shipments with quality assurance.
Product and Service Offerings
Fresh Fruits
- Cavendish Bananas: Class A and premium export grades
- Lakatan Bananas: Preferred for dessert use, supplied to niche international markets
- Sweet Pineapples: Mindanao-grown MD2 and Queen varieties
Processed Fruits
- Banana Chips: Thin-sliced, vacuum-fried or traditionally dried, offered in sweet and savory variants
- Vacuum Fried Fruits: Mango, jackfruit, and banana using nutrient-preserving technology
Value-Added Services
- Packing and Sorting: Custom packaging solutions (13.5kg, 18.5kg export cartons)
- Cold Chain Management: From ripening to temperature-controlled freight
- Export Documentation: Compliance with BPI, DA, and importing country phytosanitary requirements
Specialization and Unique Strengths
Prime Fruits is distinguished by:
- Direct partnerships with Davao banana plantations covering over 500 hectares
- Exporting to 10+ countries including China, Japan, UAE, Korea, and Russia
- Fully integrated supply chain with in-house packing, QC teams, and shipping coordination
- Commitment to sustainability and ethical farming practices, minimizing pesticide use and adopting fair labor standards
Financial and Export Performance
- Ships an average of 180–200 containers per month of fresh Cavendish bananas
- Annual export volume exceeding 40,000 metric tons
- Processed fruit division ships over 150 metric tons of banana chips annually
- Holds a strong market share in the premium Cavendish segment for China and Korea
Shipment and Trade Data
- Products shipped via Port of Davao and Mindanao Container Terminal
- Compliance with China AQSIQ, Korean QIA, Gulf standards, and EU phytosanitary protocols
- Works with leading freight forwarders and agri-export consolidators to ensure timely delivery
Target Market
- Importers and Distributors of fresh produce in Asia and the Middle East
- Food processors and retailers sourcing banana chips for repackaging
- Supermarkets and hypermarkets under private label contracts
- B2B buyers and institutional clients such as hotels and foodservice chains
Capabilities
- 3 HACCP-compliant packing facilities in Davao
- Cold storage and reefer container loading capacity
- R&D support for new product lines like freeze-dried fruits and flavored banana chips
- Dedicated export managers for China, Middle East, and ASEAN territories
Certifications and Compliance
- Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Export Accreditation
- Philippine FDA-registered processing plant
- HACCP-certified facilities
- Compliance with importing countries' MRLs and phytosanitary regulations
Customer Testimonials
“Their consistency in quality and shipment timing makes them one of the top three banana suppliers we trust in Asia.”
— Produce Importer, Shanghai
“We’ve co-developed our private label banana chips with Prime Fruits and the results exceeded retail expectations.”
— Procurement Head, Supermarket Chain, Dubai
Major Achievements
- Export partner for Philippine bananas during Asia Fruit Logistica
- Recognized by DTI and DA as a key agribusiness exporter
- Supported over 1,000 farming households through long-term supply contracts
- Developed proprietary protocols for shelf-life extension and controlled ripening
Prime Fruits International Inc. continues to be a trusted name in the global fruit trade by combining Philippine agricultural abundance with export-grade reliability and customer-focused logistics.