1. With 30 years of experience, we know where to find the best product from the best sources - world-wide. 2. Freshness is guaranteed because of fast, same-day, high-volume turnover from heavy demand from our grocery store chains and on-line customers. 3. Our experienced buyers inspect every package prior to shipment as part of quality control. 4. All nuts and dried fruit are kept fresh at our temperature-controlled packing facility. 5. We know what sells, and carry only products that people are actually buying. 6. No drop-shipping means better quality control - we ship directly from our facility to your doorstep. 7. Large order shipping discounts are passed directly on to you. 8. We have a great attitude ... we're friendly and knowledgeable ... people like working with us.