Hudson River Fruit Distributors: Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Hudson River Fruit Distributors

• Mission: To serve customers with premium East Coast apples through sustainable practices and reliable service.

• Founded: 1963

• Founders:

• Isador Albinder (First Generation)

• Harold Albinder (Second Generation)

• Key People:

• Daniel Albinder - Chief Executive Officer

• Alisha Albinder - Vice President of Sales and Marketing

• Marcus Albinder - Operations Manager

• Lia Diamond - Owner of Southern Vermont Orchards

• Pat Ferrara - Director of Sales

• Headquarters: Hudson Valley, New York

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Hudson River Fruit Distributors is recognized for its premium quality apples and being a dependable supplier through vertical integration, managing growing, packing, and distribution.

Products

Apple Varieties

Hudson River Fruit Distributors grows and distributes over 20 different varieties of apples, catering to various customer needs:

• Honeycrisp: Available Sep - May, very juicy and sweet with a touch of tartness.

• Gala: Available Aug - May, crisp, juicy, and mildly sweet.

• Cortland: Available Sep - Jun, crisp and sweet with a hint of tartness.

• McIntosh: Available Sep - Jun, sweet-tart, tender, and crunchy.

• Empire: Available Sep - June, a combination of Red Delicious and McIntosh.

• Fuji: Available Oct - May, super sweet, juicy, and crisp.

• Red Delicious: Available Sep - Jul, mildly sweet and crisp.

• Golden Delicious: Available Oct - Jun, mellow, sweet, and juicy.

• Cameo: Available Oct - Apr, sweet and tart with a crisp, dense texture.

• Pink Lady: Available Dec - May, features of sweet-tart.

And several more varieties catering to juicing, charcuterie, cooking, sandwiches, and salads.

Packaging Options

• Standard Size Polybag: 3lb, 5lb, 8lb

• Tote Bags

• Giro Mesh Bags

• Euro Trays

• Loose Fruit in Tray or Cell Packs

• Pouch Bags

Recent Developments

Milestones and Investments

• 2022:

• Built a new CA storage facility on their Paradise Orchard in the Hudson Valley, NY.

• 2021:

• Fourth-generation Marcus Albinder joins HRFD.

• 2020:

• HRFD plants thousands of new apple trees annually to introduce latest and improved varieties.

Notable Events

• August 7, 2024: HRFD doubles cold storage capacity, adds solar power ahead of new season.

• June 21, 2023: Celebrated their 60th anniversary, marking six decades of success in the apple industry.

• February 14, 2023: Alisha Albinder-Camac honored in Produce Business 40 Under 40.

Product Innovations

• January 6, 2023: Successful launch of SnapDragon apple sales.

• December 13, 2021: Highlighted Lil Chief bags at NYPS.

Partnerships

• No information is available on specific new partnerships.

Hudson River Fruit Distributors continues to lead with commitment to quality and sustainability in the apple industry, supported by generations of family experience and innovation in their processes.