Apricot

Our customers use apricots because they provide natural sweetness, vibrant color, and functional versatility in a wide range of products. Apricots are commonly used in baked goods, snacks, confectionery, and dairy products. Their naturally high sugar content allows manufacturers to enhance flavor while reducing the need for added sugars, and their soft texture makes them effective as a binding or filling ingredient. Apricots are also rich in nutrients like beta-carotene and fiber, which supports health-focused marketing claims. Additionally, their bright orange color improves the visual appeal of products, while their availability in shelf-stable forms makes them practical for large-scale production and long-term storage.

Apricot can be supplied as organic upon request

Available From

Our Apricot is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions. Contact us to learn more.

Available As

We supply Apricot in many different formats. Contact us to learn more.

Harvest Seasons

Appricots grow in the Southern hemisphere from December to January, and in the Northern hemisphere from June to July.

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About Apricot

A Golden Legacy

Apricots are small, orange-colored stone fruits that belong to the same family as peaches and plums. They have a soft, velvety skin and a sweet, slightly tart flavor, with a single pit at the center. Originally cultivated in regions of Central Asia and China, apricots are now grown in many temperate climates around the world. They are typically harvested in the summer and are highly perishable when fresh, which is why they are often dried to extend their shelf life. Dried apricots are especially popular and have a more concentrated sweetness and chewy texture compared to the fresh fruit.

The Brothers International

Quality Promise

Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium Apricot ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Apricot is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Apricot of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.

Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your Apricot ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium Apricot ingredients your products require.

Certifications

As a leader in sourcing organic ingredients, we work closely with our suppliers to ensure full traceability, sustainability and to ensure they comply with all international regulations for chemical residues and pesticides. We are Organic Certified and all our organic products are NOP certified and Kosher certified.

Brothers International Food Holdings is a proud member of the CUSTOMS – TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM (C-TPAT) program. C-TPAT is a voluntary U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that partners with businesses to strengthen supply chain security and reduce risks, including terrorism. For more information, visit www.cbp.gov

All our products are Kosher and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Certified. We can supply all of our products with Organic Certification and, if required, unpasteurized purées and juices.

We have joined the global movement to protect the environment and improve lives for farmers and workers around the world. We help farmers in developing countries builds sustainable businesses that positively influence their communities. Brothers International can assist you in sourcing Fair Trade Certified™ and Demeter (Bio-dynamic)™ ingredients.