Last week Oppy joined event sponsor, Zespri, at the Culinary Institute Menus of Change Conference – a ground-breaking initiative from The Culinary Institute of America and Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health that examines key issues in order to change the menus of tomorrow. Launched in 2012, the initiative aims to create a world-class … Continued
Of over 6,600 participants at the scenic Run for the Kids route, twenty four participants from Team Oppy crossed the finish line. As Vancouver’s largest family fun run, this event raised $1,013,223 for childhood cancer and mental health initiatives at BC Children’s Hospital. A fun event for an important cause. Pictured: Deborah Levins Randi, our … Continued
For the second year, Oppy sponsored a hole at the McDonald’s Challenger Celebrity Golf Classic – the largest annual fundraiser for Challenger Baseball in BC. The Challenger Baseball program gives children with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of playing organized baseball. The event has become well known as a … Continued
Oppy received its first arrival of premium New Zealand citrus this week. With a sweet taste and easy peel skin, we are excited to get these mandarins to market.
They’re juicy, crisp and ready to deliver that signature Ambrosia sweetness. Packing in bright 5lb bags that are sure to garner attention.
Oppy’s domestic blueberries will be shifting from California to a multi-origin supply base in New Jersey and British Columbia. While the season wraps up for our California blueberry grower, we want to make sure we’re offering customers the freshest, very best blueberries. With a number of special pack style options, we are thrilled about this … Continued
Produce Retailer Magazine Editor Pamela Riemenschneider spent the day with Orchard View Cherries, watching the harvest in action and learning more about the new Unitec optical sorter. Check out her story here.
The famous ‘Papple’ has been renamed ‘Reddy Robbin’. This pear hybrid is a natural cross of Asian and European pears. With a slightly crisp and extremely juicy inside it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Here for a limited time only.
As spring turns into summer, the last day of the Pacific Rose apple season is here. We would like to thank our growers and customers for another terrific term with this remarkable apple. See you around the orchard in October!
It’s opening day of cherry season as 2,400 acres of trees have been waiting eagerly to be picked. Installing the new UNITEC optical sorting system over the winter, this is the first season the Italian technology will be used. Increasing from 6 to 24 lanes, Orchard View is looking forward to a more efficient packing … Continued
Visitors found out if they stopped by Randhawa Farms’ Open House for a BC Veggie Day celebration! Smiles were all around! The Outrageously Fresh team raised over $600 and matched it for a total of $1362 during this event. Donations were given to the Fort McMurray fire relief fund.
The wait is almost over. The New Zealand Envy™ apple crop is on the water, much to the delight of retailers across North America, who are eager for the strong dollar and volume contributions of this premium apple to resume. Envy sales nearly doubled in volume between 2014 and 2015, and its dollar contribution increased … Continued
With a 15% increase in volume across all varieties, Oppy has your grapes. Will you choose Perlettes, Flames, Summer Royals, Sugarones, Red Globes, and Autumn Royals in a high graphic pouch bag, clear handle bag, 2lbs, or 4lbs clam? Let us know your needs for Memorial Day promotions!
Just look at these beautiful Chelan cherries from Orchard View Farms. Cherry season is almost here and this brand new Unitec Cherry Vision 2 sorting system is ready and waiting for them. This sophisticated 48-line machine sorts for size, color, defects, softness, absence or presence of stalk, and brix degree, assuring better quality and more … Continued
Cherry harvest at Orchard View begins the first week in June, with all indications pointing to another excellent season for The Dalles, Oregon grower and exclusive sales, marketing and distribution partner Oppy. “We’re positioned for growth in 2016,” said David Nelley, the leading fresh produce sales, marketing and distribution company’s executive category director for Northwest … Continued
Everyone is looking for healthy, convenient snacks these days. And with eye-catching displays such as these, your customers will be inspired to take home a jar! Follow Outrageously Fresh on Facebook and Twitter to get all the latest updates!
New from Oppy are navels from Katlego Sitrus in South Africa. This top notch, really sweet, juicy orange will be available mid-June. Be the first in line!
Try a pallet or two of this unique pear from New Zealand. Honey Belles are a firm, fragrant, sugar pear that will make a great complement to your next salad!
You won’t be feeling blue when you taste fresh crop blueberries from California. Packing now with good volume available for the next six weeks. Call today for your blues.
Oppy visits with new friends and long time partners again at this year’s Fresh Produce and Floral Council Expo in Northern California. Those stopping by the booth saw firsthand some new innovative packaging and had the opportunity to taste a little of all that Oppy has to offer.
Look what’s coming your way! Cherries from Orchard View are expected to start shipping from The Dalles on June 3. Get ready to add cherries to your PO!
We have the best of the best in green grapes under our Terra Blanca, Lepe, and Oppy labels. Are you looking for a great snap? A natural candy? Or great quality for great value? This is your last opportunity to partake before we are finished for the season.
Something special for the plum connoisseur.
The organic tomato, pepper, and cucumber crops from OriginO are ramping up. With excellent quality and steady volumes, your customers will have the taste of summer in spring.
Oppy has just returned from New Zealand, where Sales Manager Dan Sebetic and other members of our team checked out the New Zealand kiwifruit harvesting and packing, making sure it was just right for our customers! Zespri Green, SunGold, conventional, organic… take your pick… available late May.
You’re going to love these apples from Heartland right back! Fresh crop Eve apples are on their way from New Zealand. This tangy, sweet, crunchy apple will be one of your new favorites and can be found exclusively at Oppy.
These sweet, crunchy Royal Galas from Chile are among the freshest apples available now. Available in bulk and 3-lb bags. Their just-picked flavor will remind shoppers just how good an apple can taste!