From Farm to Table
Tropical Food AllianceWe source premium peanuts from the finest growers for exceptional quality and flavor.
At TFA, we take pride in offering the finest peanuts sourced from top-notch farms worldwide. Our peanuts are handpicked to ensure only the best in flavor, texture, and freshness.
Whether you’re seeking the versatile Runner, the large and crunchy Virginia, the rich and flavorful Spanish, or the sweet Valencia variety, our curated selection guarantees premium quality. Expertly processed and shipped with care, TFA peanuts deliver a delightful snacking experience and complement a variety of culinary creations.
Our CategoriesExperience the unique flavors of our diverse peanuts varieties
01Runner
Runner peanuts, the most popular variety, are prized for their delicious flavor, excellent roasting qualities, and high yield. Their medium size makes them perfect for smooth, creamy peanut butter production. Grown in warm climates like Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Oklahoma, Runner peanuts thrive in sandy, well-drained soils, ensuring a consistently rich and flavorful crop ideal for a wide range of peanut-based products.
- Kernel Size: Medium, Uniform in Size
- Color: Light Tan
- Oil Content: Medium Oil Content (~48%)
- Flavor:       Mild, Balanced Peanut Flavor
02Spanish
Spanish peanuts, distinguished by their smaller kernels and signature reddish-brown skin, are a popular choice for peanut candies, snacks, and peanut butter. Their high oil content makes them especially well-suited for oil extraction, offering a rich, robust flavor. Predominantly grown in Texas and Oklahoma, Spanish peanuts are a versatile option, ideal for both culinary uses and oil production.
- Kernel Size: Small To Medium
- Color: Light Tan To Reddish Brown
- Oil Content: Lower oil content (~45%)
- Flavor:       Rich Peanut Flavor
03Valencia
Valencia peanuts are a sweet peanut with a bright red skin. This peanut usually contains three or more kernels in a longer shell. Valencia peanuts are mostly served roasted and sold in-shell or boiled. While grown less frequently in the United States, its primary production region is in West Texas and New Mexico.
- Kernel Size: Small, Round Kernels
- Color: Reddish Brown Skin
- Oil Content: Highest oil content (~50%)
- Flavor:       Strong Nutty Flavor
04Virginia
Often referred to as “cocktail nuts,” Virginia peanuts are prized for their large, plump kernels. Their impressive size makes them ideal for processing, especially for salting, confections, and in-shell roasting. Known for their crunchy texture and rich flavor, Virginia peanuts are primarily cultivated in Texas, southeastern Virginia, and northeastern North Carolina, where they thrive in ideal growing conditions.
- Kernel Size: Small To Medium
- Color: Light To Reddish Brown
- Oil Content: Medium to high oil content (~47-50%)
- Flavor:       Naturally Sweet Flavor

