Grapefruit

Our customers use grapefruit because of its distinctive bitter-tart flavor, refreshing profile, and strong association with health and wellness. Grapefruit is commonly processed into juices, concentrates, and extracts, making it widely used in beverages, dressings, and flavoring applications. Its bold, slightly bitter taste helps balance sweetness and create more complex flavor profiles in products. Grapefruit is also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, supporting immune health and weight-management marketing claims. Additionally, its bright, citrusy aroma enhances sensory appeal, while its availability in shelf-stable forms makes it practical for large-scale production and consistent formulation.

Brothers International is proud to offer various fruit juices and concentrates as USDA Organic certified.

Grapefruit can be supplied as organic upon request

Available From

Our Grapefruit is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions. Contact us to learn more.

Available As

NFC Juice
Juice Concentrate
Oil

Harvest Seasons

Grapefruits grow in the Northern hemisphere from November to March.

Botanical: Citrus x Paradisi

The Accidental Hybrid of Barbados

Grapefruit is a large citrus fruit that grows on evergreen trees and is believed to have originated in the Caribbean as a natural hybrid between the pomelo and the sweet orange. It has a thick rind that ranges in color from yellow to pink, with flesh that can be white, pink, or red depending on the variety. Grapefruit is known for its juicy segments and slightly bitter taste. The fruit grows in warm, subtropical climates and is typically harvested during the winter months. It gets its name from the way the fruits grow in clusters on the tree, similar to grapes.

The Brothers International

Quality Promise

Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Grapefruit is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Grapefruit of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.

Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium ingredients your products require.

Brothers International is your source for grapefruit NFC juice, grapefruit juice concentrate and grapefruit oil.

Industry Glossery

A Reference Guide for Fruit Ingredient Terminology

Check out our glossary for a consolidated reference of commonly used terminology across the global fruit ingredient industry. It provides straightforward definitions and context for the language and concepts referenced throughout the industry.