Even though I’m a softy at heart, make sure I’m firm when you choose me. My potassium lowers blood pressure – so do my jokes!
Our Mandarins are always in season
Our purpose is to help the world eat healthier – every day. We do this by growing, packing and exporting a year-round supply of premium grade mandarins from quality international growing regions including New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
New Zealand
Mandarins
Darling Mandarin™ is available in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Thailand.
Nathan’s Mandarin™ is available in USA.
New Zealand
Mandarins
We grow and pack 15-20% of mandarins for the domestic industry from our own leading-edge packhouse facility in Gisborne on the East Coast of New Zealand.
Varieties include Afourer from August – December
Australian
Mandarins
We work with selected partners, growers and packers in Queensland and South Australia to supply mandarins from these regions from May – September.
Varieties include Honeywinkle, Afourer
Californian
Mandarins
We have selected partners and packers in California, and supply mandarins from this region between November and May.
Why growers choose Darling Group?
We use an integrated supply system, taking care of growing, packing, and exporting – to deliver a seamless and cost-effective service across the entire chain. This allows us to respond quickly to changing market dynamics and better understand both customer and supplier needs.
This means:
- Efficient payment
- Technical/productivity support
- Diversification of market outlets/sales channels
- Ability to generate premiums
- Fully integrated market strategy
Why buyers choose Darling Group?
Our Mandarins are premium in every way, bringing customers the freshest produce from the best growing regions – exceeding our consumer-driven premium specification and delivering consistently good flavour and cosmetic appearance.
This means:
- 12 month global supply
- Consistency and quality of supply
- Traceability of food safety