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Orchard View Farms bings are creating a buzz already! Can't wait 'til June!
Orchard View Farms bings are creating a buzz already! Can't wait 'til June!
Using state-of-the art technology, Mevi now produces avocados on 450 acres in Jalisco. When the USDA clears this region for export later this year, look to Oppy for the best avocados Mexico has to offer.
We grafted the first organic Envy in 2013, and now the first flowers are blossoming! A short but sweet supply of organic Envy will be available this fall.
A big thank you to our retailers who showcase this gorgeous apple to its finest.
Jazz apple trees in full bloom today means tasty organic Jazz apples this fall!
Our friends the bees are getting busy at Orchard View Farms! We expect to harvest these Chelans in mid to late June.
The season's first juicy tomatoes-on-the-vine will be harvested this week at Origin Organic Farms. This small first pick is available to BC customers, with wider distribution anticipated from next week forward.
…toward satisfying that craving for the perfect apple!
These were just harvested at Willowford Alma Alta Orchards in New Zealand by grower Phil Greer. We can't wait until they get here in just a few short weeks!
The season is underway at Origin Organic Farms, BC’s foremost organic greenhouse grower! These high-quality cucumbers are sizing up beautifully and priced to promote.
Organic strawberries from Lompoc, CA will be harvested, starting today!
For our Canadian customers…available starting next week for a very limited time!
Robert Dunlop, whose career at The Oppenheimer Group spanned nearly a quarter century, passed away on March 18 following a battle with cancer. He was 65.
Every new season holds promise, but this year at SunSelect Produce, the harvest promises more than just a beautiful crop of high quality peppers. It promises to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who make the harvest itself possible.
These very sweet, Muscat grapes from premium grower Gioia are sizing up beautifully!
Mature trees bear better quality fruit. Fine wine tastes better with time. So perhaps it’s no surprise that the 156-year-old Oppenheimer Group is being recognized among Canada’s best managed companies. Again.
The Chilean plum season will finish with a flourish at Oppy, when the exciting new fruit known as RR1 arrives in April.
RR1 is a late-harvesting, long-storing plum with yellow flesh that transforms to light red as it ripens. First planted in Chile 2010, RR1 follows the popular Angelino variety in availability and can sustain the plum season well into May.
We're celebrating the change of seasons with sweet bell peppers. How about you?
Honey Belle pears are back for a limited time. These sweet miniature pears are picked ready to eat and are best enjoyed when crisp. Perfect for small hands, Honey Belle pears are available in bulk 10 kg boxes (with PLUs) or 1 kg punnets.
No fuzz and no fuss… these delightful berry-sized kiwi are the perfect portable snack. Super convenient, just pop them in your mouth like you would a grape for quick, tasty nutrition on the go. Available in convenient 125 g (4.4 oz) clamshells.
While picks off the new plants are still fairly light, it is officially BC pepper season at SunSelect! Modest volumes of beautiful red, orange and yellow peppers are shipping now. We expect supplies to strengthen significantly in early April.
Spring is coming to Orchard View Farms in the Dalles, Oregon. We're looking forward to bringing their premium cherries to the market for the fourth consecutive season, starting in June. Look for more Orchard View Farms cherry news as the harvest approaches!
Courtesy of grower Verfrut, these September Sun peaches eat as good as they look. Delivered by air into Miami, these beauties promise a taste of summer.
Prepare yourself for our W. Murcotts. This sweet eating fruit is scheduled to arrive from Morocco next week!
Nour Clementines are in and they taste fantastic! Don’t miss the opportunity to provide this wonderful sweet snack to your customers. Available in 3-lb bags and 5-lb gift boxes.
We can't remember the last time we saw so much potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber in one place. Fresh Fields Farm knows how to build a healthy display, no doubt about it!
From Roma tomatoes, to berries, pears and more, Oppy's finest fruits and vegetables were featured at the Southeast Produce Council's "Southern Exposure" event in Orlando. Pete Cole and Brett Libke, along with Lyra Vance, were on hand to share the stories of our products with retailers, media, bloggers and more.
We anticipate our first Angelino plum arrival of the season this week. Unfortunately, this preferred plum variety was badly damaged by last autumn's frost. Our volume will be less than half of 2013, peaking in the 60s and smaller. 50s and larger will be available for premium pricing.
Then check out these organic Royals. Harvesting now at Puelche Fresh in Chile, Oppy's own Andres and grower Felipe say they're fit for a king.
Boschi “always natural” apples and pears. Established 45 years ago in the high valley of Rio Negro and Neuquen, Boschi Hermanos S.A. is still on a youthful growth spurt.
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JAZZ™, Pacific Rose™, and Envy™ apples went stem-to-stem in a unique flavor-savoring competition hosted by noted author and producer Arleana Waller. While Envy won top honors at an evening Waller designed to convey the value apples bring to many areas of a woman’s life, all three brands enjoyed prominence and polish. Read more here.