Built on a foundation of knowledge,
experience, and a passion
for tropical fruits.

GET FRESH WITH US

Which tropical flavor will you visit today?

  • All
  • Papaya
  • Rambutan
  • Dragon Fruit
  • Mangosteen
  • Lychee
  • Passion Fruits
  • Goldenberries
  • Ginger
  • Various

HLB Worldwide Distribution

From our family to yours - HLB Specialties connects you
with the highest quality fresh tropical and exotic fruits from around the world.

Click on the interactive map below to view the produce we source by country.

Your Source for the Highest Quality Tropical and Exotic Fruit

HLB SPECIALTIES

Sweetening the World Since 1989 has been our motto since the company was founded by Brazilian Homero Levy de Barros in Germany more than 30 years ago. Over the past three decades, we’ve proudly shared our love of high-quality fresh, nutritious, and delicious exotic fruits with wholesalers, retailers, and individual customers. We supply close to 10 countries across Europe, the United States, and Canada from our headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and our European sister company, HLB Tropical Food in Kelsterbach (Germany), as well as our warehousing locations in California, Florida, Texas, Toronto, and Vancouver.  


YOU are the reason we’re here. As a second-generation family-owned company, we are keenly focused on cultivating strong, long-term relationships with our clients, growers, and teams. Delicious, nutritious, high-quality produce is our specialty and bringing these gems to you is our priority.

How may we sweeten your day today?

MEET THE HLB US TEAM

We have a passion for delicious, high-quality fruit - and it shows in everything we do.

Homero Levy de Barros
Founder
Andrés Ocampo
CEO
Ashley Zamora
Director of Operations

Melissa Hartmann de Barros

Director of Communications
Jack Jackson
Sales
Pablo Valdez
Account Coordinator
Maria Lucia Morales
Account Coordinator
Marilyn Suarez
Procurement
Cecilia Vera
Procurement
Nicole Fallas-Concepcion
Accounting
Sybille Nascimento
Accounting
Teresa Chacon
Accounting
Paulo Moura
Food Safety
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Staying healthy never tasted so good!

Simple Ginger Tea Recipe

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Rainforest Papaya Salad

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Papaya-Mango Smoothie

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Going to the #GPFS2023 show this week? Stop by booth # 1451 in the Florida Pavilion for some exotic treats! 
@intlfreshproduceassn 
#papaya #guava #rambutan #lychee #mangosteen #tropicalfruits #exoticfruit #HLBgroup #HLBfruits

Going to the #GPFS2023 show this week? Stop by booth # 1451 in the Florida Pavilion for some exotic treats!
@intlfreshproduceassn
#papaya #guava #rambutan #lychee #mangosteen #tropicalfruits #exoticfruit #HLBgroup #HLBfruits
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Brazilian Samba Papaya™️ is back! These papayas are high in vitamin C and flavor, without the musky smell, IYKYK 😉. Samba Papaya for life! 🙌
#SambaPapaya #Papaya #HLBpapaya #BrazilianPapaya #nonGMO #nonGMOpapaya #tropicalfruit #papayaforlife #samba #tropicalfruit  #HLBfruit #HLBfruits #sweetpapaya #papaya

Brazilian Samba Papaya™️ is back! These papayas are high in vitamin C and flavor, without the musky smell, IYKYK 😉. Samba Papaya for life! 🙌
#SambaPapaya #Papaya #HLBpapaya #BrazilianPapaya #nonGMO #nonGMOpapaya #tropicalfruit #papayaforlife #samba #tropicalfruit #HLBfruit #HLBfruits #sweetpapaya #papaya
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Papaya Bowl recipe, coming right up! @glowwithella is using our Organic Formosa Papaya for her dream breakfast and we can’t wait to do our own version! 😋
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#organicpapaya #OrganicFormosaPapaya #HLBpapaya #HLBFormsosaPapaya #fyp #fye #papayaboat #papayabowl #papaya #nonGMOpapaya #HLBorganics #vegetarian #healthysnacking #healthybreakfastideas #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit

Papaya Bowl recipe, coming right up! @glowwithella is using our Organic Formosa Papaya for her dream breakfast and we can’t wait to do our own version! 😋

#organicpapaya #OrganicFormosaPapaya #HLBpapaya #HLBFormsosaPapaya #fyp #fye #papayaboat #papayabowl #papaya #nonGMOpapaya #HLBorganics #vegetarian #healthysnacking #healthybreakfastideas #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit
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The viral @lizzobeeating papaya bowl has been all the rage this year, but this beautiful Dragon Fruit bowl hits the spot, too! Follow @liftingiscake ‘s easy steps to create your own Dragon Fruit bowl and enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack! 😋 
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#Dragonfruit #dragonfruitbowl #papayabowl #healthybreakfastideas #healthysnackideas #vegetarian #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit

The viral @lizzobeeating papaya bowl has been all the rage this year, but this beautiful Dragon Fruit bowl hits the spot, too! Follow @liftingiscake ‘s easy steps to create your own Dragon Fruit bowl and enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack! 😋
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#Dragonfruit #dragonfruitbowl #papayabowl #healthybreakfastideas #healthysnackideas #vegetarian #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit
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What does mangosteen taste like? Thank you to  @foodwithsoy for sharing her take on one of our favorite fruits! 💜🤍
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#mangosteen #kidfood #healthysnackideas #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit #kidfriendlyfood #fruitupyoursummer #HLBfruits #cleaneatingideas #fruithunting #tropicalfruithunter

What does mangosteen taste like? Thank you to @foodwithsoy for sharing her take on one of our favorite fruits! 💜🤍

#mangosteen #kidfood #healthysnackideas #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit #kidfriendlyfood #fruitupyoursummer #HLBfruits #cleaneatingideas #fruithunting #tropicalfruithunter
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HLB mangosteens bringing joy and happiness all around! 🥰 Just crack open to outer shell and enjoy the white pulp. 🌴☀️😎 Pro tip: if the outer shell is rock hard, it’s a sign that the mangosteen is older. Best to choose mangosteens that have a little give when pressed.
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#HLBmangosteen #mangosteen #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit #hlbfruits

HLB mangosteens bringing joy and happiness all around! 🥰 Just crack open to outer shell and enjoy the white pulp. 🌴☀️😎 Pro tip: if the outer shell is rock hard, it’s a sign that the mangosteen is older. Best to choose mangosteens that have a little give when pressed.

#HLBmangosteen #mangosteen #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit #hlbfruits
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Thank you @yanimacute for showing us how to open mangosteen! Sweet and juicy with tropical vibes for dayssss! 🌊🏝️🤗
#mangosteen #howto #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit #vacationvibes

Thank you @yanimacute for showing us how to open mangosteen! Sweet and juicy with tropical vibes for dayssss! 🌊🏝️🤗
#mangosteen #howto #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit #vacationvibes
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Let your creativity take over when preparing your papaya boat! Cut lengthwise and remove the seeds, add (vegan) yoghurt, your favorite berries, nuts, hemp seeds, sprinkle with honey or maple syrup and enjoy! 
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@gracie_norton 
#papayaboat #papaya #vitaminC #nongmopapaya #nonGMO #breakfastfood #healthysnackideas #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit #vegetarian #vegan

Let your creativity take over when preparing your papaya boat! Cut lengthwise and remove the seeds, add (vegan) yoghurt, your favorite berries, nuts, hemp seeds, sprinkle with honey or maple syrup and enjoy!
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@gracie_norton
#papayaboat #papaya #vitaminC #nongmopapaya #nonGMO #breakfastfood #healthysnackideas #tropicalfruit #exoticfruit #vegetarian #vegan
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