The Ambrosia apple is a homegrown Okanagan original, discovered by the Mennells in the Similkameen Valley as a chance seedling. Its parentage is unknown but the original orchard was full of Jonagolds and had previously been home to both Golden Delicious and Red Delicious trees. The Mennells named the bi-coloured apple variety “Ambrosia,” which in … Continued
Organic and conventional mangoes from Ecuador now available. With beautiful rich colors these Keitts, Ataulfos and Tommy Atkins are delicious inside and out.
Eddie Colon grew up in Los Angeles, California where he attended El Camino College and received a certificate from UC Davis in Fruit Ripening and Ethylene Management in 2008. Between that time Eddie worked at FedEx, as a forklift driver and in sales for a fruit market company – this experience led him to be … Continued
Business Development Representative Caitlin Klueber sampled green and SunGold kiwifruit at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, where The Wine & Dine half-marathon weekend three-day Health & Fitness Expo was held. Race participants and their family members were able to pick up their race gear, purchase running equipment, and … Continued
Envy, Jazz and Pacific Rose apples—the tasty trio that’s organically grown too!
Our sweet, sweet succulent peaches from Chile arrive in late November. With firm, deep-red flesh with excellent flavor, these treats offer a sweet taste of summer.
Oppy red seedless grapes from Peru are sweet, juicy and crisp in texture. Available now, these ruby beauties are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants.
What’s Fresh at Oppy for November 2016 from Oppy on Vimeo.
Oppy has been donating pumpkins for five years to the Mackin House Museum for their public Halloween events. Mackin House is a restored house museum in Coquitlam, BC operated by the Coquitlam Heritage Society that exhibits life in the Edwardian era. This year Oppy didn’t only donate pumpkins, but apples as well. For their Heritage … Continued
North America’s largest fresh produce trade show, the PMA Fresh Summit, brought together over 1,200 exhibitors and more than 21,000 attendees from 65 countries—including a dedicated team from Oppy intent upon driving business forward at this record-breaking event. The annual Fresh Summit provided a backdrop for meetings with members of our international grower family as … Continued
The Oppy team raised over $3,500, placing sixth out of 45 teams, with an overall $75,000 raised for the Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Betty Wagner, who retired from Oppy a month ago, got the staff on board with Cheryl Clements who has been a long time participant. A heartwarming and … Continued
Texas native Hannah Radley grew up in Sour Lake, a small town where the piney woods meet the coastal plains, and worked at her parents’ hardware store from an early age. Hannah went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Systems Management from Texas A&M where she gained experience working in donor relations. … Continued
Vibrant yellow lemons available from Chile this season. This sweet and sour citrus fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C.
Did you know that Oppy has marketed New Zealand products since the 1950s? These days that country’s apples, pears and kiwifruit mean something special to many of us, perhaps most of all to a passionate group of local Kiwis who have worked for Oppy for about two decades apiece. James Milne, Steve Woodyear-Smith and David … Continued
New crop sweet bell peppers are now available out of SunSelect’s greenhouse in Tehachapi, CA. It is the only large scale greenhouse to produce sweet bell peppers in the winter. First picks are available in yellow and red. Orange is not far behind. Let’s keep colored peppers on the menu this winter!
The LA Dodgers Foundation with a little help from Oppy, Zespri, and 6,000 of their closest friends gathered together for the Dodgers Fun Run October 2. The LA Dodgers Foundation raises funds each year to support less fortunate youth in the LA area. Programs focus on sports, recreation, education, literacy and health, and wellness. This … Continued
The taste is going to move you just like the jingle will! Oppy clementine’s available through October.
This past weekend Ambrosia shipped its first load out of beautiful British Columbia. Harvested in the very same orchard where the original Ambrosia apple was cultivated, this sweet and juicy variety has a satisfying crunch for fall.
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Late season W. Murcotts offer a truly outstanding eating experience. Bright orange color both inside and out and a perfect balance between sweetness and acid – this is the easy peel variety that performs. Available in bulk and mesh bags, promote as the perfect sweet treat for lunchboxes and snacking on the go. Available now … Continued
The organic harvest for Jazz apple has officially begun, igniting excitement for the fall season. Crisp, juicy and tangy-sweet, this natural hybrid of Royal Gala and Braeburn apples is the perfect snack to crunch this season.
You could almost call it a circle of life. Now all culls from our Vancouver warehouse are composted by Enterra—a local company that specializes in the development and manufacture of ecological insect protein—to become as ingredients in processes that create fertilizer and animal food. “Because Enterra produces animal feed and fertilizer, Canadian regulations require that … Continued
What’s Fresh at Oppy for September 2016 from Oppy on Vimeo.
Every year the Chilean community from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey organize an outdoor party at Bellevue State Park to celebrate Fiestas Patrias. Often referred to as Dieciocho or 18th as the celebration occurs on September 18, it commemorates the proclamation of the First Governing Body of 1810 and marking the beginning of the Chilean … Continued
New crop of limes from Divemex out of Mexico. With a distinctive citrus flavor and loaded with antioxidants, these green beauties are sure to please. Organic limes coming soon.
Originally from Springfield, Ill. Michael graduated in May 2016 from the University of Illinois majoring in agri-business. With an internship handling daily farm operations, planting, weeding and preparing crops for market at Harvest & Blooms in summer 2015, this summer has been much different for him. Michael started with Oppy a week after he graduated … Continued
In a move that further strengthens Oppy’s marketing partnership with SunSelect Produce, Craig Winford has been elevated to greenhouse category manager and business development representative for the leading fresh produce sales, marketing and distribution company. Winford brings 13 years of greenhouse expertise—including more than a decade at Oppy—into the role. His most recent position was … Continued
The team at Orchard View and exclusive marketer Oppy wrapped up cherry season on a high note, crediting a banner year to excellent weather, new technology and an engaging new brand. “It was a ‘Pick Your Moments’ season,” said Brenda Thomas, Orchard View president, citing the positioning line launched by the grower in June. “The … Continued
The Tango Mandarin is large, juicy, easy-to-peel and bred to be sumptuously seedless. With a sweet citrus flavor and mild tangy notes this W. Murcott rendition is the perfect end-of-summer snack.
What’s Fresh at Oppy for August 2016 from Oppy on Vimeo.