About Us:
When you see the Mayan Pride®, CAPCO and M&S labels and the other outstanding labels at Central American Produce, you know that you’re getting top quality produce picked at its peak of freshness and flavor!
More than three decades of hard work, enthusiasm and commitment are behind every label. Our customers are guaranteed the consistent reliability expected from a top supplier. And if it’s Mayan Pride®, CAPCO, M&S® or any other of our outstanding brands, you can be confident that you’re giving your customers mouth-watering goodness in every bite.
Unparalleled professionalism and client dedication have made Central American Produce a preferred choice of major retailers, wholesalers and food service buyers. Responsiveness is the hallmark of our mission, and when you need solutions, we are there for you morning, noon and night.
We are dedicated to our industry and we respect the kinship of the people who have given us so much. From our investments in protecting and preserving the environment, to special programs for improving the lives of farm workers, our Mayan Pride® and CAPCO brands bolsters and strengthens the communities in which we operate.
Remember, Central American Produce is a group of family members and produce professionals. Our commitment is to ensure Quality, Service and Integrity from the farm, to transportation, to warehousing and all the way to your shelves and customers’ tables, ensuring your customers an experience that keeps them coming back for more.
Our History:
The history of Central American Produce began in 1972 when the company’s founder, David N. Warren began working with the U.S. Agency for International Development (“AID”) as an agricultural consultant. Prior to that time, Mr. Warren was the owner and manager of three terminal market operations located in the New England area. From 1972 to 1976, under AID auspices, Mr. Warren lived in Central America, pioneering the development of non-traditional fresh fruit and vegetable programs, emphasizing the export market. During his tenure with AID, he was instrumental in the elimination of med fly and tariff duty restraints associated with the imports of melons.
Mr. Warren introduced new crops to Guatemala during this period, including snopeas and other vegetables, as well as new melon varieties, including the “Mayan Sweet Melon” In recognition of Mr. Warren’s special work and involvement in the country of Guatemala, he was presented an award by Guatemala’s President Arzu November 2000. The award states: “Pionero incansable desde 1972 para innovar, crear, desarrollar e involucrar a miles de guatemaltecos en la actividad exportadora y en el conocimiento del mercado mundial”, which translates to: Tireless pioneer since 1972 to innovate, create, develop and involve thousands of Guatemalans in the export activity and in the knowledge of the world market.
Upon leaving AID, Mr. Warren decided to meet the challenge of producing and marketing these products by using his experience as a consultant to directly participate in production and marketing programs. As a result, Central American Produce was organized in 1976 in South Florida and its Mayan Pride Quality and CAPCO brands created shortly thereafter.
In 1978 Michael Warren joined his father with similar passion and vision, subsequently becoming involved in all areas of the business. In 2007, he became President of Central American Produce. The Company’s principal warehouse location is in Opa Locka, Florida with other locations across the U.S. including Delaware, Houston and Los Angeles. The administrative offices are located in Pompano Beach, Florida.
The Company receives products principally from Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Mexico and from the domestic USA market thus meeting the demand for a continuous supply of quality produce. Starting initially with a variety of melons, the Company has diversified its product line which now includes mangos, pineapples, blueberries, green onions, radicchio, leeks, radishes and winter squash. Management is very proud of the fact that the Company has grown from two employees during its initial years of operation to its present organization. Importing just one container of melons a week during its initial years of operations, the company has seen dynamic growth and today it imports and distributes thousands of containers of diversified production annually.
QUALITY
For over 35 years, Central American Produce’s primary mission has been to provide our customers the highest quality products possible on a consistent basis. From the farm to your customer’s table, you will know your customers are getting the best tasting products picked at their peak of flavor and freshness.
Our quality assurance programs begin with working with quality people who care about what they do. This commitment translates to producing quality products. We hire and train our quality assurance team members to undergo the most rigorous training programs to evaluate every aspect of our products. These evaluations begin at the farm and continue throughout the shipping and distribution cycle to ensure we are packing and distributing the best products available in the market.
We are committed to food safety, quality assurance and employee wellness. At the core of our standards for consistent, high-quality produce is our commitment to research and development. We respect and value the environment in which we grow our products and we continue to strive to implement the newest technologies to produce the best fruits and vegetables possible with a keen vision on being good stewards of the protection of the environment.
SERVICE
At Central American Produce, responsiveness to our customers’ needs and wishes is the cornerstone of our mission. If you ever have a question, comment or concern, with one phone call, our marketing team can access the key decision makers, and get answers fast.
All products are sold by highly qualified staff that are in daily contact with our farms, and are knowledgeable of current product conditions and market outlook. Our convenient warehouse locations are in large regional areas. We offer “one-stop” shopping by consolidating orders and providing logistic solutions for our customers’ straight and partial loads.
From field operations to consumer marketing, we address your needs, and will take action to strengthen our relationships and to make your experience with Central American Produce the best that it can be!
INTEGRITY
As one of the pioneers in the growing and importing of fresh fruits and vegetables, Central American Produce is family-owned and operated. A core group of family members and produce professionals control the entire operation, and has done so since the company was established in 1976.
We believe in giving back to the industry. We openly share our technical and management expertise with growers throughout Central and South America, helping to build robust farming communities, enhancing their local economies.
We feel it is our duty to preserve and protect the environment, and our commitment to our food safety program, which includes an Integrated Pest Management program and our focus on sustainable agricultural methodology, is evidence of that dedication.
We know that in order to be successful, you must have the facts and be enthusiastic. Therefore our entire staff is committed to life-long learning and everyone here, from our administrative staff to our top management is a produce professional. With no holds barred, we are passionate about what we do, and we hope that you will share in our exuberance.
Melons: Cantaloupes, Honeydews, Galias, Seedless Watermelon
Hard Squash: Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Acorn Squash
Tropicals: Mangoes, Ataulfo Mangos, Pineapples, Papaya
Vegetables: Green Onions, Bushed Radish, Leeks, Radicchio
