In mid-September Roger Aguirre, director of apples and pears, and Chris Ford, organic category manager, visited Envy and JAZZ apples at Jones Farms with the Allan Brothers team (see the video here). More recently Rachel Medhi, organic category manager, and Jeff Fairchild from New Seasons Markets visited the same spot to look at the development … Continued
Harvesting through October, Autumn King green seedless grapes are jumbo sweet. A truly outstanding fall item.
As the domestic season ends and the imported season begins, air freighted blueberries from Argentina are filling the gap. This fruit is super fresh and keeps customers in the blueberry habit in early autumn. Available now.
Royal Gala and McIntosh apples are being picked and shipped now. They’re fresh, flavor-forward, and perfect for those favorite autumn recipes. Crisp, firm and lunchbox-ready, these varieties will leave you wanting more all season.
What’s Fresh at Oppy for October 2017 from Oppy on Vimeo.
Here’s our team of Oppy and Rincon berry experts checking out the fruit growing strong in our Lompoc, California fields. Don’t miss out on some of the sweetest berries of the season. Availability is ramping up now.
Effective October 1, The Oppenheimer Group announces staff moves designed to strengthen Western Canadian sales efforts while applying proven expertise to the procurement of produce from Mexico. Calgary, Alberta based sales manager Todd Plaxton is returning to Nogales, Ariz. in the newly created role of procurement manager. Plaxton joined Oppy as a sales representative in … Continued
You may have noticed in the recent What’s Fresh at Oppy for September 2017 episode that there was plate of cleverly peeled clementines on the table. Learn how in this video, three ways to peel a clementine! Enjoy!
Fresh-picked Bartlett pears now available from the interior of British Columbia. Unlike other pear varieties that show little color change as they ripen, the Bartlett’s skin color brightens as it becomes ready to eat. From vibrant green to a deep yellow, this pear is extremely aromatic and the perfect fruit for fall.
This summer, JAZZ™ fans declared their dedication to the always refreshing apples by including them in their vacation plans and then sharing those experiences on Instagram via the Summer Vacation Sensation photo contest. From Disneyland’s Main Street, USA to the Big Apple itself, JAZZ™ was featured as the perfectly portable snack in hundreds of North … Continued
Dmitry was born in Udmurt Republic, Russia and came to Ontario, Canada in 2007. Moving to Calgary, AB to work as a construction estimator and account representative, he was hired at Oppy almost three years ago and moved to our Vancouver office. A typical day for Dmitry is slotting new orders in the system, creating … Continued
A few short months into his career at Oppy, the new Carson-based IT Tech Michael Pascual has already proven his expect the world from us chops. He traveled to Visalia to add a workstation and assist with a full-fledged equipment rearrangement that was underway in advance of Barbara’s retirement at the end of September. While … Continued
Juicy, sweet and ready-to-eat, mangoes from Brazil are available now. The perfect tropical fruit to enjoy the last couple weeks of summer. Quick tip—squeeze a mango gently to determine its ripeness, like an avocado.
Organic peppers from Divemex’s brand new greenhouse facility in Ahualulco, Mexico made their debut last week, opening a season that promises increased organic offerings and continued high quality from the innovative greenhouse grower. Thanks to the warmer climate in its central Mexico location, the Ahualulco greenhouse complex complements Divemex’s existing production in Culiacan and Etzatlan, … Continued
Some of the best grapes of the season are here from California. Scarlet Royals from Logomarsino are available now as red and juicy as can be. Autumn Kings harvest to begin September 7.
The first pick from leading Mexican greenhouse grower Divemex’s new 100% organic facility in Ahaualulco is on its way! Drive organic sales with Divemex quality and flavor, available earlier than ever before!
What’s Fresh at Oppy for September 2017 from Oppy on Vimeo.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, our four intrepid Houston office colleagues worked from home, coffee shops and elsewhere to keep business at Oppy running as usual. Kudos to Jeff, Joe, Chris and Leslie for stepping up and delivering as best you could in the face of unprecedented adversity. To help others in the community … Continued
Photo by Christopher Huang Envy™, voted America’s favorite apple last spring, is attracting an even greater following thanks to a three-state sampling roadshow. The sweet, crunchy low-browning apple, is a natural cross between a Royal Gala and Braeburn. Fresh-crop Envy, grown in its homeland of New Zealand, is taking center stage in the roadshow that … Continued
Cassandra was born and raised in Lompoc, California before moving to Santa Maria just four years ago when she started her career in produce. She joined Rincon Fresh, California’s largest family-owned berry farm, starting in compliance, then working her way up to the sales team. When Rincon Fresh entered a joint venture with Oppy in … Continued
Gorgeous extra-large Summer Royal grapes are here from premium California grower, Logomarsino Group. Packed over the next three weeks, these primo black seedless grapes are sure to make you go back for more!
Lunch box season is around the corner. Promote our sweet, seedless clems as the new school year begins!
Available late next week in 6-oz. and 12-oz. clamshells. Blackberry category contribution continues to grow at a double-digit clip, capitalize with these high quality berries!
When Sales and Categories Coordinator Mark Elffers and his two brothers shopped at their local Gelson’s recently, they discovered Orchard View Cherries front and center in the produce section! Sporting a new clear bag, it was easy to see the great size and color of these delicious cherries as the season wraps up. The Elffers … Continued
What’s Fresh at Oppy for August 2017 from Oppy on Vimeo.
With New Zealand JAZZ™ apple season now in full swing, the always refreshing apple’s new brand platform is getting a lift at this week’s Tour de Fresh cycling event—on the backs of two Oppy riders. Organics Category Manager Chris Ford and Marketing Communications Manager Karin Gardner, clad in JAZZ™ apple cycling kit, are pedaling more … Continued
With the recent Fair Trade certification of SunSelect Produce’s operation in Tehachapi, Calif., 100 percent of the progressive grower’s harvest now qualifies to bear the esteemed socially responsible seal. While achieving the certification could have compelling commercial implications—especially with recent research indicating that more than two thirds of the shopping public now recognizes the Fair … Continued
Bright, juicy and tangy-sweet lemons are here! Available from Chile in limited supply.
The farm is buzzing at Orchard View Cherries! In the midst of picking the fruits of their labor for an energetic seven weeks, they have come up with a fun video to share with you. Check out these three ways to pit cherries with some easy recipes to top them on, too. Enjoy!
Jose Mendoza, Jim Leach and Mario Illiano are Oppy’s new sales representatives, recently appointed from within the leading fresh produce marketer and distributor’s ranks. Mendoza and Leach are based in the company’s Los Angeles-area office, while Illiano is part of the Seattle, Wash. sales team. All three will focus on developing and sustaining sales of … Continued