Fruit World is owned and operated by CJ Buxman and Bianca Kaprielian, third- and fourth-generation family farmers. The duo grew up on opposite sides of the same town in the San Joaquin Valley, both on multigenerational fruit farms. Fruit World markets and sells the produce that their families grow, as well as a few other growers in the region.

CJ and Bianca both ventured out to pursue higher education and other professions, but felt the strong pull back to their agricultural roots. In 2017, the two created Fruit World to market the produce from their families’ farms. Bianca came into the partnership with a strong background in produce buying, after having worked with major grocery retailers and organic wholesalers – including Veritable Vegetable! CJ came with hands-on farming experience from his 150-acre farm, which he had grown from just 15 acres. Both were committed to carrying on their family legacy of sustainable farming practices and good stewardship of the land.

The partnership has been incredibly successful. The company has a strong organic citrus, grape and stone fruit program, and also supplies persimmons, pomegranates, and tomatoes. They are one of the few suppliers of the highly coveted Thomcord grape!