Buying local isn’t just a trend—it’s a way to strengthen communities, support small businesses, and enjoy the freshest flavors each season has to offer. Perrine’s Produce, a beloved local market known for its commitment to quality and community, proudly sources much of its fresh produce from nearby farms. One of its standout partnerships is with Grimes Produce in Plant City, Florida—a farm famous for its vibrant, juicy strawberries.

The Power of Buying Local
When produce is grown close to home, it doesn’t have to travel thousands of miles to reach the table. That means fruits and vegetables are picked at peak ripeness, ensuring better flavor and higher nutritional value. Buying local also keeps money circulating within the community, helping family farms thrive and preserving agricultural traditions for future generations.

Perrine’s Produce has built its reputation on these values. By partnering with local growers, the market ensures that customers enjoy the freshest seasonal produce while supporting Florida’s farming families.

Grimes Produce: A Florida Strawberry Gem
Located in the heart of Plant City, often called the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, Grimes Produce is known for cultivating some of the sweetest, most flavorful strawberries in the region. Their dedication to sustainable farming and careful harvesting practices ensures that every berry bursts with freshness.

From now through March 2026, Perrine’s Produce will feature Grimes Produce strawberries at their peak. These locally grown berries are perfect for everything from morning smoothies to homemade desserts, or simply enjoyed fresh by the handful.

Celebrate at the 2026 Strawberry Festival
Each year, Plant City hosts its famous Strawberry Festival, a beloved community event that celebrates the region’s agricultural heritage and its world-class strawberries. The 2026 Strawberry Festival will take place in early March, bringing together local farmers, artisans, and families for a week of fun, food, and festivities.

Visitors can look forward to live music, carnival rides, and of course, endless strawberry-inspired treats—from shortcakes and jams to chocolate-dipped delights. Perrine’s Produce will proudly highlight its partnership with Grimes Produce during the festival, showcasing the farm’s fresh strawberries and sharing the story behind their local collaboration.

A Taste of Community
Every purchase from Perrine’s Produce is more than just a grocery run—it’s a vote for local agriculture and a celebration of Florida’s farming heritage. By choosing locally grown products like Grimes Produce strawberries, customers help sustain the farms that make the region unique.

As strawberry season continues through March 2026, and with the excitement of the Strawberry Festival on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to savor the sweetness of local harvests and support the hardworking farmers who make it all possible.

Visit Perrine’s Produce to experience the difference that fresh, local produce makes one delicious bite at a time.

Perrine’s Locations

• 3826 Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange
• 720 S. Dixie Fwy, New Smyrna Beach
• 120 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach