Helen was born and raised in Victoria, BC before she moved to the mainland to get a sociology degree from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. She spent her early years as a server between semesters and took a year off between high school and university to work at Lake Louise for a ski … Continued
We’re picking and packing in Washington today! Join us for the debut season of Ocean Spray Family-Farmer Owned™ blues. They’re as scrumptious as they are nutritious!
After an excellent season growing Brussels sprouts for the first time, Oceanside Pole vine-ripe tomatoes are back with 60 new acres of Romas. Increasing Roma production by 50 percent, West Coast Tomato Growers, owners of the Oceanside Pole tomato brand, aim to keep up with consumer demand. “Our challenge over the years has been not … Continued
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Nurtured by hand under the California sunshine, Oceanside Pole Romas and Rounds are harvested and shipped to your precise specification. Available within a week, call today!
Orchard View Cherries have begun picking the fruits of their labor. Chelans are first off the tree and they are red, juicy and full of flavor. Stay updated by following Orchard View Cherries on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And keep your eye out for a Twitter Party first week of July!
Orchard view cherry harvest, The Dalles, Oregon As the first Orchard View cherries are being picked in The Dalles, Oregon, exclusive marketer Oppy is urging consumers to “Pick Your Moments” to enjoy these celebrated, superior cherries through summer. “We launched the Pick Your Moments brand positioning last year and were excited how well it resonated … Continued
Mitchell was born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia and moved to Calgary, Alberta in 2007. His produce experience began at Superstore (Loblaw’s) where he worked for three years as a produce clerk and produce supervisor. He went on to work in warehouse at SCM, which handles all of Walmart’s goods, for two years and … Continued
As consumers across North America pack their bags for summer vacations in the weeks ahead, the savviest among them will tuck in a little something extra—a freshly rebranded New Zealand JAZZ™ apple—with an aim to refresh their palates and their pocketbooks. A $3,000 grand prize awaits the winner of JAZZ™ apples’ Summer Vacation Sensation Instagram … Continued
Our first season presenting the esteemed Brookside cherry label has come to a close. We want to thank you for supporting our premier program from California packer Felix Costa & Sons of Lodi. As one of the best-known cherry lines in Asia, Brookside prides itself on growing bigger, sweeter and firmer cherries each year – … Continued
Oceanside Pole’s debut Brussels sprout season is a wrap! Thank you for supporting our fantastic opening crop. Oceanside Pole will be back in 2018 with an earlier start date of mid-February and double the acreage of 2017. To enjoy the last of our harvest, see “How to cook Brussels sprouts 3 ways” here, and look … Continued
Next month, Chris Ford and Karin Gardner will pedal nearly 200 miles of hilly terrain of California’s Central Coast in the Tour de Fresh, a three-day industry cycling event that raises funds to place salad bars in schools. While their focus is on helping students develop healthy eating habits with access to more fresh fruits … Continued
The same sensational JAZZ™ apple is arriving with a fresh look for the New Zealand season. With a new interactive website and online promotions all summer long, the invigorated brand will inspire shoppers to live the JAZZ™ sensation. While the bright and distinctive blue label makes for an impossible-to-ignore display they’ll be drawn to time … Continued
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We’re just a few weeks from bringing you the best of New Jersey’s blues! Starting strong the week of June 19, these berries are the perfect pick for our East Coast customers.
LAKEVILLE-MIDDLEBORO, Mass., (May 22, 2017) – The stage is set to expand the 87-year-old Ocean Spray® brand — with many sweet things to come. In a natural extension of the relationship formed in 2003 to market Ocean Spray fresh cranberries, Oppy and its partner berry growers are now shipping fresh strawberries and blueberries from California … Continued
Bob Riedel grew up in a small river town called Bristol, Pennsylvania and went on to graduate from Bucks County Community College in 1974. He worked for Conrail for five years before becoming a maritime cargo inspector and later a traffic manager at Frupac, now Chiquita. In February 1993 Bob was hired at Oppy and … Continued
Beautifully amplified flavor and stunning color are what you can expect from our fresh crop Ambrosia from Chile. The southern location offers the perfect balance of sunshine and chill hours, delivering consistently crisp, honey-sweet juicy flavor. Available mid-May through July.
For more than two decades, Divemex has set the standard for greenhouse vegetable production in Mexico. Today, the grower introduces a fresh new brand that reflects its impressive history and sets a distinct challenge for even greater achievements ahead. “Growing Beyond Expectations” captures what Divemex does best, producing arguably the top greenhouse product line in … Continued
Fresh crop New Zealand JAZZ™ apples are arriving now — decked out with a sharp new look and attitude geared to drive even stronger sales of the top-10 apple. Built around the powerful positioning of “The JAZZ Sensation,” the new brand elevates the always refreshing eating experience delivered by the tangy-sweet, intensely crunchy favorite. Complete … Continued
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It’s officially picking time and grower-packer Felix Costa & Sons are eager to bag their premium cherries in the Brookside label. Growing bigger, firmer and sweeter cherries each year, the third generation Costa family anticipates their best season yet. Picked fresh off the tree in California, you can expect Royal Tioga and Coral varieties to … Continued
Fresh from New Zealand, these Taylor’s Gold have a beautiful cinnamon-colored skin. Tender and juicy from within, it’s the ideal pear to enjoy out-of-hand.
Fresh California blueberries are available mid-May. Grown in the sunny Central Valley, these big, juicy berries are available in a variety of pack styles. Call today for your blues.
After nearly 26 years at Oppy, the IT department’s most long-standing member is turning her attention from the inner-workings of Optimo to the excitement of the Great Outdoors. Linda Soer retired on April 21, with plans for a 6-week camping trip throughout British Columbia this summer and an open mind to any adventures that lie … Continued
As taste-buds turn to fresh crop apples, Oppy announces increased volumes of Chilean Ambrosia, with first arrivals planned for mid-May. “Ambrosia is a top performer in the premium apple space in both volume growth and dollar sales,” said David Nelley, Oppy’s vice president of categories, who points to the advantage of stocking new-crop premium apples … Continued
The Oceanside Pole team is in full swing with their Brussels sprouts crop and they have come up with three delicious ways to cook their California-grown greens. Whether you like to saute, roast or steam them – there is a recipe for you! Print below and slip in your recipe book!
Rosa is from Santiago, Chile where she attended Santiago’s Central University to obtain an accounting degree while also working full time. She earned a CPA (Contador Publico Auditor) designation, and more recently, two specialization programs on tax and IFRS at the University of Santiago. Early in her career, Rosa worked in outsourcing firms TMF and … Continued
Check out these little beauties, just harvested in Salinas! Our California strawberry program is in full swing. Contact us for Mother’s Day ads and more.
After the five-week, five-round online competition, Envy apple has been crowned the National Chomp-ion of US Apple Association’s Apple Madness tournament. Going up against varieties Empire, Granny Smith, Cameo, Fuji and Honeycrisp, Envy fans proved their devotion by voting their favorite to the top! Learn more about the competition on the Envy apples blog here.