About Encore Fruit

Encore’s Story: From Vision to Innovation

In 1989, Greg Kaiser and Lisa Hiday set out to revolutionize fruit ingredient marketing with a bold new vision. Determined to be more than just another brokerage or trading company, they built Encore as a bridge between cutting-edge processing technology, technical expertise, and a passion for building meaningful partnerships. The mission was simple: to serve both customers and suppliers with innovation, integrity, and mutual success at heart.

From the beginning, Encore was fueled by relentless commitment. Greg and Lisa didn’t just sell products—they traveled extensively to understand how customers used their ingredients and to ensure suppliers met the highest technical and safety standards. This hands-on, customer-first approach set Encore apart and laid the foundation for what would become a thriving business.

What started as a two-person team has grown into a powerhouse of 18 dedicated employees, each bringing unique skills and expertise to enhance the company’s value. Encore has evolved beyond trading to establish key partnerships with domestic suppliers, acting as their extended sales and customer service arm.

Today, Encore’s reach spans the globe. We import premium ingredients from countries around the world, maintain strategic warehouse programs across the U.S., and continually seek out new suppliers to ensure our customers have everything they need to succeed.

With confidentiality, trust, and unwavering dedication to excellence, Encore isn’t just a supplier—we’re your partner from start to finish.

Let us know how we can help you take your business to the next level!

Driven by Passion, Powered by Purpose

Since 1989, Encore has been dedicated to taking care of those who count on us. Our mission is to empower food and beverage manufacturers with globally and strategically sourced, high-quality processed fruit and vegetable ingredients.

We forge sustainable partnerships by blending ethical practices, deep industry expertise, and impeccable service. At the heart of our success lies the shared satisfaction of our customers, suppliers, and employees—because when they thrive, so do we.