Ending an already memorable year on yet another high note, Oppy was recently recognized as the business of the month for December 2019 by the City of Coquitlam! The city launched the business of the month program in May 2019 to recognize the successes of local companies. Mayor Richard Stewart welcomed the 12-strong Oppy team … Continued
As Oppy prepares to end 2019 with one of its best-ever performances, it has broken new ground across its operations while nurturing a corporate culture that is positive, performance-oriented and consistently admired. The premier international grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce has been recognized for the second time by Waterstone Human Capital, Canada’s leading … Continued
Instead of spending a well-deserved day off for Thanksgiving Monday relaxing back in October, Category Financial Analyst & Specialist Sarah Paclaon and Packaging Coordinator Paulina Derry passed the afternoon serving meals to those in need at Union Gospel Mission (UGM) in downtown Vancouver. Both having a fulfilling volunteer experience earlier this year with UGM at … Continued
A world traveler since she was only 4 years old, Bilkis has lived in countries across Africa, Europe and North America before settling in Vancouver, BC almost two decades ago. Born in Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bilkis gained over 20 years of experience in operational accounting while working in Toronto, … Continued
Green, gorgeous and great for you – these Mexican avocados look the part and taste it too. Call Oppy to bring some of this goodness to your store!
Ripe, juicy and as sweet as a mango should be – these organic mangoes are fresh and ready to go. Check in with Oppy to get the very best.
Packed in the trusted Ocean Spray® label, these delightful blackberries won’t last, so be sure to call us today and confirm your orders.
As the imported grape season moves full steam ahead, don’t forget to get your orders in for Oppy’s delicious Peruvian varieties!
Currently residing just outside the birthplace of the U.S., Chase is Philly-born and raised besides attending Clemson University in South Carolina when he received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics. Working through various roles in account management, sourcing and category management, he earned his supply chain solutions experience with Robinson Fresh over eight years before … Continued
Envy™ apples just harvested in Washington state are ready to add flavor to your fall! New data reveals how Envy can propel your apple category forward—learn more here and reach out to our team to get yours today.
Ocean Spray® blueberries packed in the Family Farmer Owned™ label are here from Mexico available on both coasts. Sweet, ripe and ready for your customers. Call us today.
Delectable Ocean Spray® raspberries packed in the Family Farmer Owned™ label are here from Mexico. Call today for your rasps.
Midknight Valencia oranges to the rescue! Boasting a healthy dose of vitamin C, this colorful citrus saves the day with sweet, juicy nutrition. Just arrived from South Africa, pick up some of these bright oranges for your customers now.
With a tenure of 24 years working up through the ranks at Oppy, Steve Roosdahl takes on his new role as vice president of operations. Starting as an application developer in the IT department, Roosdahl has surpassed successive management positions since then adding responsibilities in transportation, manufacturing, quality control and operations, warehouse and inventory administration … Continued
A workaholic since she was 16, Southern California born and raised resident Ambar held jobs at “SoCal” favorites like Disneyland. A huge animal lover, she worked at an animal health distributor, at a veterinary hospital and at a doggy daycare while she went to Cal Poly Pomona as a pre-vet student. While in university she … Continued
Enhancing his green thumb the past couple years, Category Coordinator for Grapes & Stonefruit Andrew Schallenhammer decided to take on watermelons in 2019. “I got some run-of-the-mill seeds from Home Depot and Lowe’s and planted them in the front yard garden in the middle of May,” Andrew said. He picked up seeds of the Sugar … Continued
Joining more than 175 brand owners and retailers that have added the How2Recycle® label program to their products, Oppy aims to inspire families everywhere to recycle its produce packaging and make it easier to do so. How2Recycle® is a standardized on-package label program dedicated to reducing confusion over a product’s recyclability. Each label is unique … Continued
Both organic and conventional JAZZ™ apples are now available from Washington state. With a tangy-sweet zing and vibrant crunch, JAZZ gives the apple a new attitude. Call Oppy to get fresh crop in your stores today!
Seedless Red Globe grapes are big and beautiful from Peru. Pick some up for your customers.
Residing a couple hours away from his childhood home, Eric currently lives in Oxford, Pennsylvania. After graduating from the University of Delaware in 2006 with a business management degree in food and agriculture and a minor in food marketing, he transplanted to Florida for a position in marketing at Rosemont Farms then moved back to … Continued
Few items in the produce department say “here come the holidays” like Ocean Spray® fresh cranberries. The festive season’s favorite fruit is almost here, with Oppy’s first Ocean Spray® cranberries shipments scheduled for right around the first day of autumn. “The tradition is back!” said Tony Illiano, the category manager who leads Oppy’s exclusive annual … Continued
Juicy and sweet blood oranges have arrived from the land Down Under. With a deep red flesh and bright blush rind, this fruit has a deeper citrus flavor than a typical orange. Contact Oppy today!
Blueberries from South America have arrived on both coasts with outstanding quality. Reach out to our team to get some of these delicious Peruvian blues for your customers.
Red mangoes from Brazil are here! Varieties include Tommy Atkins, Haden, Kent, Palmer and more. Contact Oppy today to get some of these sweet beauties in your stores.
Wrapping up a record “Pick Your Moments” season, the Orchard View Cherry team reflects on its many exceptional moments in 2019. “This was our largest volume year ever,” said Brenda Thomas, president of Orchard View Cherries, of The Dalles, Oregon. “But the defining moment was that we had consistently phenomenal quality. Because temperatures were quite … Continued
Do you love “Tasty” food videos and recipes? At the height of their popularity a few years ago, Marketing Communications Specialist Kelsey Van Lissum began working with a food content agency to develop recipe video content for Oppy items. As these videos became more frequent and Matt Del Biondi, graphic designer and video expert, joined … Continued