On International Women’s Day, Hispano City Calgary named five important Latino women in the Calgary community who personify qualities that make them pillars of the Hispanic community. Part-time Oppy repacker, Ana Martin del Campo, won first place in the Albertan Latin award contest in 2016 and is proud to be recognized for this designation now. … Continued
Cherry season gets an early and exciting start at Oppy this year, thanks to an exclusive marketing agreement for North America with renowned California packer Felix Costa & Sons of Lodi. The new partners begin shipping top quality cherries in Costa’s famed Brookside label during the last week in April. Following the Brookside California season, … Continued
Late last year Oppy was honored by Waterstone Human Captial as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures in the program’s enterprise category. Along with this designation Oppy was challenged to create a 45-second video culture snapshot of our organization with sci-fi as the genre. With help from Mellenger Interactive Ltd, the Vancouver office … Continued
The Oppenheimer Group has once again been named a winner in Canada’s annual face-off of best managed companies. When the top organizations were announced today, Oppy’s 16 consecutive year streak continued; the company was also named to the Best Managed Platinum Club for the tenth time. Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, Canadian Business Magazine, Queen’s Smith … Continued
Oppy’s organics category gets a boost from an expert this week, with veteran Chris Ford joining the leading fresh produce sales, marketing and distribution company as organics category manager. Ford comes to Oppy with more than two decades of fresh produce and organics expertise gained in buying and management roles with such retailers as Whole … Continued
In a move that links three leading fresh produce companies in an unprecedented global supply chain, Total Produce plc, The Oppenheimer Group (Oppy), and Turners and Growers (T&G Global) announce the evolution of their strategic partnership. On March 1, Total Produce plc completed the anticipated second stage of its purchase of shares in Oppy, increasing … Continued
In a move that links three leading fresh produce companies in an unprecedented global supply chain, Total Produce plc, The Oppenheimer Group (Oppy), and Turners and Growers (T&G Global) announce the evolution of their strategic partnership. On March 1, Total Produce plc completed the anticipated second stage of its purchase of shares in Oppy, increasing … Continued
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Our organic grower Raymond Wong of OriginO Organic Farms is passionate about his natural growing methods, and it shows in the tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers he produces for us!
Hothouse cucumbers are the height of cool, especially when they’re the first of the season. Origin Organic Farms has kicked off the year with some of the crispest cukes we’ve ever tried. Greenhouse grown, certified organic, marketed exclusively in the popular OriginO label.
Armando grew up in Indonesia and came to Canada in 2000 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Computer Information Systems from the University of the Fraser Valley. He worked as a software developer for Whitewater West which designs and engineers all of the waterslides for Disney cruises around the world. His work in custom … Continued
Outrageously Fresh sweet bell peppers available now from California!
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With some of Peru’s most promising grape varieties now reaching our shores, Oppy is excited to offer a taste of what could be the favorite grapes of the future. The cornerstone of the leading full service marketing and distribution company’s new variety line-up is the red seedless Sweet Celebration, just arrived on the U.S. East … Continued
On the heels of a winning 2016 tomato season characterized by outstanding weather, high quality, and speedy sales rates powered by numerous successful ‘California grown’ promotions with local retailers, the Singh family of Oceanside, Calif., and exclusive marketer Oppy enter the fifth year of partnership with their eyes set on even greater horizons. Not only … Continued
Sweet, deep-orange and easy-to-peel Orri mandarins from Israel will be available soon. Keep your eye out for them in the Jaffa label.
Louis was born in New Westminster, BC — as he likes to call it, the “City of Champions.” He attended Simon Fraser University to receive a Bachelor of Arts in history and went on to British Columbia Institute of Technology for their accounting program. Louis worked at a mill and in construction before his first … Continued
Brussels sprouts have earned their place in the hearts of many, with U.S. consumption growing by 13% in the last five years. And the news for this humble little veggie just got better: The Singh Family—legendary growers of the unparalleled Oceanside Pole vine-ripe tomatoes—is about to harvest their first crop. In Oceanside, California, the foggy … Continued
At the center of our Peruvian new variety program, Sweet Celebration® is redefining what shoppers are looking for in a red seedless grape. With an average brix of 18-20, these bright red bunches carry a luscious sweet taste and a crisp snap in every bite. Offering 30-40% larger berries than a typical red seedless and … Continued
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With extensive background in both the grower and retail spheres, Oppy’s new Senior Sales Representative Eric Jones is well prepared to contribute to the leading fresh produce sales, marketing and distribution company’s Newark, Del.-based team. Jones, who joined Oppy on December 21, was recently employed as domestic sales manager for Sun Pacific Marketing in Pasadena, … Continued
New variety from Peru, Sweet Globe green seedless are the grapes you’re looking for. With a large oval berry shape, thin skin, great flavor and low acidity these beauties have exceptional crunch! Limited supply.
Did you know that Oppy has 17 offices across North America? Each year when the holidays roll around our offices have their own way of giving back to their local community. Here are a few of the charities they have supported this season. The Chino Hills office collected over 80 toys for the Christmas drive … Continued
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Sweet Jubilee® black seeded grapes are sought after not only for their exceptionally large berry size but for their sweet juicy taste profile and crisp texture. These deep-colored oval berries pleasingly stay attached to the vine, presenting full bunches with less shatter. Here for a limited time.
All through December, apple shoppers at Dave’s Marketplace are helping put food on hungry neighbors’ tables when they purchase JAZZ™, Envy™ or Pacific Rose™ apples. Dave’s Marketplace, a nine-store independent grocer based in East Greenwich, RI, has launched a campaign called “Put the Crunch on Hunger” which will donate $.20 per pound sold of these … Continued
Throughout each year Oppy commits to raising funds for the BC Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. With events and initiatives along the way, the Vancouver office looks most forward to charity week each November. The week started off with a delicious breakfast from the Hunger Management food truck compliments of Oppy. Followed by events … Continued
The first batch of honeycrisp from Nova Scotia is here. Its mild and well-balanced flavor makes this crispy variety a great apple to bite into during winter.
The Oppenheimer Group announces that effective January 1, 2017 J. David Smith will be promoted to the role of president and chief marketing officer for the leading fresh produce marketing and distribution company. Smith will have strategic oversight of sales, categories and marketing. Operations, finance and human resources will continue to report to Oppy Chairman, … Continued
Andrea grew up and currently lives in Santiago, Chile where she studied foreign trade and became a bilingual secretary. She worked as an import assistant at Watt’s Alimentos, a packaged food products producer and marketer. Her experience there led to Oppy hiring her over 13 years ago. From Oppy’s Santiago office, Andrea coordinates with growers, … Continued