Why choose Martha’s Best papaya?
Martha’s Best papaya is the only tree ripened papaya available in North America which is “reaped, packed, and air shipped within 24 hours.” Providing you the sweetest, freshest, papaya in the world.

No! There are no unapproved FDA (Food & Drug) treatments on Martha’s Best papaya. In fact each package of Martha’s Best papaya is labeled NO GMO, NO HOT DIP, NO IRRADIATION. Our farms were specifically located in areas that have low levels of pests and disease, enabling us to avoid these treatments that other producers have adopted. We simply reap, wash, pack, and air ship our papaya.

Is Martha’s Best an organic papaya?
No, Martha’s Best can not be defined as an organic papaya. But we do use many organic practices throughout our production systems including our “100% natural seed selection process”.

When do I eat my Martha’s Best papaya?
Store your Martha’s Best papaya at room temperature until it has fully ripened to a golden color. It will be ready to eat when you hold it firmly in the palm of your hand and you feel a slight give. At this time it can also be chilled.

How do I eat my Martha’s Best papaya?
Begin by cutting off the top ½ inch of the stem end. This is the smallest end of the fruit. Next, cut the fruit in 1/2, lengthwise. The black seeds can be easily scooped out. The skin is not consumed.

How does Martha’s Best protect its employees?
100% of Martha’s Best employees are registered with the local governments to receive social security and medical coverage. Very few farm operations provide this benefit to their employees. Many of our employees have been with our company since its inception.