Founded in 1989 by Homero Levy de Barros in Germany, HLB Specialties LLC is a family-owned company specializing in the import and distribution of high-quality tropical and exotic fruits. The company offers a diverse range of fresh produce, including conventional and organic papayas, rambutan, dragon fruit, mangosteen, passion fruit, and more. As a leading papaya supplier to top retailers and wholesalers in the USA, Canada, and Europe, HLB Specialties focuses on quality, service, and cultivating long-term relationships with growers and clients. They are recognized as the largest Brazilian papaya importer into the U.S. and have pioneered the introduction of organic large papayas to the U.S. market. Additionally, HLB Specialties played a significant role in popularizing rambutan in North America, transforming it from a largely unknown item to a trendy fruit available in many retail stores. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}