Fresh Forward.
Continental Export Delivers!
For over 45 years, Continental Export (formerly known as Continental Sales) has been a trusted leader in produce exports from Southern California air and sea ports. Our grower-direct supply chain spans all things produce, from conventional, organic, and specialties to value-add, fresh cut, and juices. What sets Continental apart is our team of experts in quality control, consolidation services and export logistics.
Global Supply Chain
Our Global Sourcing office in Guapiles, Costa Rica, manages logistics for Central and South America as well as grower relations and on-site inspection services at the farm level. Our sister company, Valley Fruit and Produce, has over 100 years’ experience in grower-direct sourcing and, with over 150,000 square feet of refrigerated space, has fresh arrivals daily of the largest full-line inventory in Southern California.
Export Logistics
Our CTPAT certification status expedites imports via Southern California and other domestic ports of entry, and our affiliate transportation manages logistics domestic logistics including daily deliveries to LAX freight forwarders.
Quality Control
A team of certified experts measures, photographs and quantifies values such as brix, pressure, size and uniformity in real time to share with customers prior to loading.
Consolidation Services
Our consolidation services maximize our customers’ freight spend and our inbound logistics team reduces domestic freight costs by utilizing our for customers’ FOB domestic loading. These capabilities, in turn, improve shelf life by reducing truck stops and wait time while lowering domestic shipping costs.