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SUPERIOR QUALITY,
UNIQUELY MOLLY'S
PREMIUM TABLE GRAPES
FRESH CITRUS FRUIT
DELICIOUS STONE FRUIT
THE
MOLLY'S
STORY
In 2011, we looked for a way to better control the consistent output of high quality grapes shipped and delivered to our customers. A few years later, the Molly’s Sun Select brand has become a staple in the industry. Being family owned and operated, we take a special pride in the quality of the fruit and service we provide.
Our partnerships are created only with growers who guarantee the same quality and effort that our staff delivers in selling and marketing these great products. Molly’s strives to produce both the product and the experience today’s consumer is looking for.
Our partnerships are created only with growers who guarantee the same quality and effort that our staff delivers in selling and marketing these great products. Molly’s strives to produce both the product and the experience today’s consumer is looking for.
The Molly's Advantage
In order to ensure consistency, fruit packed in a Molly’s handle bag, clamshell or box is the best fruit that each grower has to offer. Not only does Molly’s select top-tier growers, but only the best fruit from each block. Additionally, Molly’s versatile operation allows for a fully customizable portfolio of pack styles as well as most of the sought-after varieties. Our knowledge of the industry, creative thinking, personal touch and exceptional service allows us to meet the needs of any retail, food service distributor or wholesaler, while still providing the product and experience the consumer expects.
TABLE GRAPES
Premium Table Grapes
Several varieties of grapes are grown, packed and distributed year-round from various regions of South America, Mexico and California.
- FLAMES
- SCARLET ROYAL
- SUGRA-53 ®
- SWEET CELEBRATION ™
- JACK’S SALUTE ™
- ALLISON
- SCARLOTTA SEEDLESS ®
- SUGRAONE
- IVORY
- GREAT GREEN
- SWEETIES ™
- SUGAR CRUNCH ™
- SWEET GLOBE ™
- AUTUMNCRISP ®
- SUGRA-52 ®
- AUTUMN KING
- SUGRA-49 ®
- SUMMER ROYAL
- AUTUMN ROYAL
- SWEET SAPPHIRES ™
- MIDNIGHT BEAUTY ®
- ADORA SEEDLESS ®
- CANDY SNAPS ™
- CANDY HEARTS ™
- CANDY DREAMS ™
- BERRY SNAPS ™
CITRUS FRUIT
Fresh Citrus Fruit
California produces citrus fruit nearly year-round. This crop of oranges, lemons and limes starts in late Fall and lasts until Spring.
Navel Oranges
Valencia Oranges
Lemons
Limes
Grapefruits
Clementines
STONE FRUIT
Delicious Stone Fruit
The California harvest of stone fruit starts in the late Spring and extends throughout the Summer and into Fall.
Peaches
Plums
Pluots
Nectarines
Kiwifruit
Persimmons
From The Vine
AutumnCrisp and Jack’s Salute
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The Molly's Team
BRIAN LAFOREST
SALES & GROWER DEVELOPMENT
Brian began working with fresh produce in the mid-1980s stocking shelves for a local VG’s grocery store. After a few years, leading to opening stores as Produce Department Manager, Brian moved to the broker/distribution side of the industry working for Tom Lange, ascending to Branch Vice President. In 2002, Brian joined Superior Sales developing fruit sales; and in 2011, Brian developed a new brand called Molly’s Sun Select. Now headquartered in Bakersfield, California, the Molly’s is growing its brand and sales company, shipping a full line of California citrus, stone fruit, and table grapes with expansion into Peru, Chile and Mexico.
Brian and his wife Kim have 3 children; Jaxon (the oldest), Molly, and Brady (the youngest). They reside in Bakersfield, California and are active in the community.
Additionally, Molly’s Brands is a direct contributor to The Jaxon’s Gift Foundation that works with families and caregivers in the Autism community. For more info, please visit http://www.jaxonsgift.org.
Brian and his wife Kim have 3 children; Jaxon (the oldest), Molly, and Brady (the youngest). They reside in Bakersfield, California and are active in the community.
Additionally, Molly’s Brands is a direct contributor to The Jaxon’s Gift Foundation that works with families and caregivers in the Autism community. For more info, please visit http://www.jaxonsgift.org.
MIKE KERN
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
Soon after leaving Tom Lange, Brian brought Mike into the company to assist in sales and manage freight logistics. Mike continued his work with Superior and coordinates transportation for Molly’s and all other fresh produce distribution.
Mike and his wife Tracie (Kim’s Sister) have 3 children; Carson (the oldest), Michela and Corbin (Twins). They reside in Ypsilanti, Michigan and are active in the church, school, and youth athletics. Mike is a huge University of Michigan fan and football season ticket holder.
Mike and his wife Tracie (Kim’s Sister) have 3 children; Carson (the oldest), Michela and Corbin (Twins). They reside in Ypsilanti, Michigan and are active in the church, school, and youth athletics. Mike is a huge University of Michigan fan and football season ticket holder.
TODD LAFOREST
SALES & MARKETING
In 2011, Brian brought Todd into the company to use his diverse set of skills to fill many roles. Todd has a B.A. in Political Science & Business from Calvin University (MI), and a J.D. from Marquette University Law School (WI). Only two days after being admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar, Todd began his employment birddogging and selling produce. Over his tenure, he has split time working in the Central Valley of California and Nogales, Arizona.
Todd and his wife Mallorie currently reside in Phoenix, Arizona with their two little girls, Lennox and Taytum.
Todd and his wife Mallorie currently reside in Phoenix, Arizona with their two little girls, Lennox and Taytum.
BRADY LAFOREST
GROUND OPERATIONS
While going to Bakersfield College, Brady is in the fields day-to-day working with pack crews and in the warehouses to help ensure quality in all of our processes from the field to your truck.
