Fort Lauderdale, FL (February 20, 2025) – Brothers International is thrilled to announce the promotion of Luca Da Ponte to VP, Hosh International Division. Since joining the company as Sales Director in 2024, Luca has played a key role in driving procurement and sales growth, leveraging his 22 years of industry experience and strategic expertise.

“I'm thrilled to step into this leadership role and guide the Hosh Division towards achieving even greater milestones.” said Luca Da Ponte.

Luca’s leadership and dedication have been extremely valuable to the team, positioning Hosh International for continued success. His deep understanding of the industry and commitment make him a vital asset to the company’s future growth.

“Luca's innovative thinking and ability to drive results have been instrumental to the Hosh team's success. We are excited to see him take on new challenges in this elevated position,” said Travis Betters, Chief Executive Officer.

In his new role, Luca will lead the Hosh International Division in the Fort Lauderdale office.

About Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC

Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC is based in Rochester, New York with offices in Fort Lauderdale & Tampa, Florida and Shanghai (China). Since the company was founded in 2000, the company has been led by Founder and CEO, Travis Betters, whose family had been passionately involved in the processed fruit and vegetable industry for more than 70 years.

Brothers International Ingredients Division is a full-service direct importer, distributor, and supplier of bulk packaged ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In addition to supplying top-quality fruit and fruit juices, Brothers International is the parent company of Brothers-All-Natural, a leading Freeze-Dried Snack brand. These products can be found in retailers nationwide.

In 2021, Brothers International acquired Dennick FruitSource. The combination allowed these two leading B2B ingredients companies to significantly expand their diversified product portfolio to better serve their customer base as a global supplier. In 2023, Brothers International acquired Hosh International LLC. Hosh is a value-added supplier of fruit and vegetable juice concentrates and purees to global CPG companies, operating a similar business model to Brothers’ B2B fruit ingredients division.

For More Information:

• Website:brothersinternational.com
• Consumer Products:brothersallnatural.com
• Social Media: Follow us @BrothersAllNatural
• Facebook: Brothers-All-Natural

March 10, 2024

Brothers All Natural is excited to announce the launch of Infused Fruit Crisps. A brand new, innovative way to eat your favorite fruits together! Each crisp is a blend of Fuji apples, and the vibrant juice of three popular berries. The initial launch of Infused Fruit Crisps will be at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA from March 12th-16th, 2024. Infused Fruit Crisps are available in
3 flavor combinations: Fuji Apples infused with Raspberry, Blueberry and Strawberry, and can be tried at
Booth #5720.

Redefine snacking with Infused Fruit Crisps! Our sliced fuji apples are soaked in berry juice, then freeze-dried for a crispy and fruity flavor combination. These vibrant fruit crisps are made from 100% fruit and contain no additives, preservatives, or artificial colorings.

Infused Fruit Crisps are available resealable packaging, perfect for on-the-go snacking. Each bag is equivalent to 2 cups of fresh fruit, more than the full amount of fruit that the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines advises to consume per day. An entire bag contains just 90 calories!

 Our Freeze-Dried Infused Fruit Crisps are peanut-free, tree-nut free, soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, Kosher, and non-GMO. These new crisps are made from simple ingredients you know and love – 100% fruit!

“We are excited to add a brand new product to the portfolio.” shares Robert Larsen, VP, Brothers All Natural Division. “Combining our best-selling Fuji apples with 3 popular berries makes a fun combination of taste and color that stands out. We look forward to continued success in this rapidly growing area.”

The initial launch of Brothers All Natural Infused Fruit Crisps will be available to try at Booth #5720 at Expo West, from March 12th to 16th, 2024. They are also available for purchase online at brothersallnatural.com and Amazon. Our Fruit Crisps are bursting with sweet flavor and vibrant color, and make simple snacking not only easy, but more importantly, tasty!

Brothers International Food Holdings LLC

Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC is based in Rochester, New York with offices in Fort Lauderdale & Tampa, Florida and Shanghai (China). Since the company was founded in 2000, the company has been led by Founder and CEO, Travis Betters, whose family had been passionately involved in the processed fruit and vegetable industry for more than 70 years.

Brothers International Ingredients Division is a full-service direct importer, distributor, and supplier of bulk packaged ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In addition to supplying top-quality fruit and fruit juices, Brothers International is the parent company of Brothers-All-Natural, a leading Freeze-Dried Snack brand. Both Branded and Private label products can be found in retailers nationwide.

In 2021, Brothers International acquired Dennick FruitSource. The combination allowed these two leading B2B ingredients companies to significantly expand their diversified product portfolio to better serve their customer base as a global supplier. In 2023, Brothers International acquired Hosh International LLC. Hosh is a value-added supplier of fruit and vegetable juice concentrates and purees to global CPG companies, operating a similar business model to Brothers’ B2B fruit ingredients division.

For more information,

Visit www.brothersinternational.com and www.brothersallnatural.com.

Join the conversation! Follow us @BrothersAllNatural or on Facebook at “Brothers-All-Natural.”

Contact
Brothers International Food, LLC.
Andy Keane
Marketing Manager
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(585)343-3007

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (May, 2024)

Brothers International is thrilled to announce the hire of Luca Da Ponte as Sales Director for the HOSH Ingredients Division, effective May 20, 2024. Luca brings extensive procurement and sales experience driving strategic partnerships with suppliers, customers, carriers, and logistics management.

"We are excited to welcome Luca to our sales team in Fort Lauderdale," said Emad Hosh. "His impressive background in the food and beverage industry and proven track record make him a valuable addition to our team."

With over 22 years of sales experience, Luca will be bringing valuable knowledge and direct hands-on experience to the Ingredients Sales division. Prior to joining Brothers International, Luca served as Vice President of Sales at FruitSmart, a leading food manufacturer specializing in juices, juice concentrates, and purees.  His diverse background and proven expertise will be a tremendous asset to the team.

“I am excited to join Emad and his team! Emad is a legend in the industry and what he has created with Hosh International is quite extraordinary. The possibility to work with the entire group of Brothers International Food Holdings' companies is a fantastic opportunity. I am looking forward to collaborating with a great team of professionals and adding my years of experience and my passion for this industry to theirs.” said Luca Da Ponte.

In his new role, Luca will lead the sales team for the HOSH Ingredients Division in the Fort Lauderdale office.

Brothers International Food Holdings LLC

Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC is based in Rochester, New York with offices in Fort Lauderdale & Tampa, Florida and Shanghai (China). Since the company was founded in 2001, the company has been led by Founder and CEO, Travis Betters, whose family had been passionately involved in the processed fruit and vegetable industry for more than 70 years.

Brothers International Ingredients Division is a full-service direct importer, distributor, and supplier of bulk packaged ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In addition to supplying top-quality fruit and fruit juices, Brothers International is the parent company of Brothers-All-Natural, a leading Freeze-Dried Snack brand. These products can be found in retailers nationwide.

In 2021, Brothers International acquired Dennick FruitSource. The combination allowed these two leading B2B ingredients companies to significantly expand their diversified product portfolio to better serve their customer base as a global supplier. In 2023, Brothers International acquired Hosh International LLC. Hosh is a value-added supplier of fruit and vegetable juice concentrates and purees to global CPG companies, operating a similar business model to Brothers’ B2B fruit ingredients division.

For more information,

Visit www.brothersinternational.com and www.brothersallnatural.com.

Join the conversation! Follow us @BrothersAllNatural or on Facebook at “Brothers-All-Natural.”

Contact
Brothers International Food, LLC.
Andy Keane
Marketing Manager
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(585)343-3007

***High res. pictures available upon request***

April 17, 2023

Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC (“Brothers”), based in Rochester, NY, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hosh International LLC (“Hosh”). The acquisition adds another leading B2B ingredients company to Brothers following the acquisition of Dennick FruitSource (“Dennick”) in November 2021. Founded in 2004 and based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hosh is a value-added supplier of fruit and vegetable juice concentrates and purees to global CPG companies, operating a similar business model to Brothers’ B2B fruit ingredients division. The combination of these companies results in a significantly larger and more diversified customer base, and a broader product portfolio supported by a best-in-class, global supplier network.

The combined business will be led by Travis Betters, Founder and CEO of Brothers. Emad Hosh will continue on as a minority owner in the company. Brothers and Hosh will continue investing in sales, marketing, operations, and new product development to support organic growth. Both Brothers and Hosh will continue to operate under their respective names and maintain their current operations in Rochester, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL, respectively. Brothers will also continue to pursue add-on acquisitions of other B2B ingredients companies, as part of a multi-year strategy.

“Emad Hosh and the Hosh employees have built a terrific company with outstanding and long-tenured customer and supplier relationships,” said Brothers Founder and CEO, Travis Betters. “We look forward to capitalizing on significant cross-selling opportunities through the joint efforts of our combined teams.”

Emad Hosh added, “Travis and I began discussing this potential combination over two years ago, and it was truly a pleasure working with the Brothers leadership team throughout this process.  I am very excited to partner with Brothers for many years to come, as we continue to provide exceptional customer service and deliver best-in-class products from our exceptional, global supplier base. Additionally, this partnership enables Hosh employees to continue on as part of a larger, more diversified, and growing Company.”

Brothers International Food Holdings LLC

Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC is based in Rochester, New York with offices in Tampa, Florida and Shanghai (China). Since the company was founded in 2000, the company has been led by Founder and CEO, Travis Betters, whose family had been passionately involved in the processed fruit and vegetable industry for more than 70 years.

Brothers International Ingredients Division is a full-service direct importer, distributor, and supplier of bulk packaged ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In addition to supplying top-quality fruit and fruit juices, Brothers International is the parent company of Brothers-All-Natural, a leading Freeze-Dried Snack brand. Both Branded and Private label products can be found in retailers nationwide.

In 2020, Benford Capital Partners (“Benford Capital” or “BCP”), a Chicago-based private equity firm, recapitalized Brothers International. BCP and Brothers developed a plan focused on acquisition growth as well as investing in sales, marketing, and new product development to support organic growth, both in the ingredients and Brothers All Natural divisions.

In 2021, Brothers International acquired Dennick FruitSource. The combination has allowed these two leading B2B ingredients companies to significantly expand their diversified product portfolio to better serve their customer base as a global supplier.

For more information, visit www.brothersinternational.com and www.dennickfruitsource.com  

Contact

Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC.
Andy Keane
Marketing Manager
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(585)343-3007