Three fruit and farming powerhouses tease fresh-forward strawberries in Ocean Spray® label Expectations are high for the first-ever Ocean Spray® specialty berry pack which debuts this fall, backed by a trio of partners intent on elevating the category with a unique tabletop strawberry proposition. New Wave Berry, LLC is a joint venture formed by grower, … Continued
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, TJ now calls Philadelphia, the land of hoagies and cheesesteaks, home. He attended St. Joseph’s University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in food marketing. Beginning his career in the produce business the way many do, TJ worked at a grocer as a manager where he was responsible for … Continued
The strawberry is one heart-shaped fruit that consumers can’t get enough of this time of year. As such, retailers had better be building impressive displays across the produce aisle. To see what buyers can expect from the market at this time, I got in touch with Oppy’s VP of Categories, Berries, and Greenhouse, Jason Fung. “The … Continued
Vancouver, B.C.-based Oppy has expanded its organic footprint with a majority stake in the first company to grow and market organic avocados in the United States. Oppy’s 65% stake in Eco Farms, a grower and shipper since 1972, is the latest in a series of acquisitions and strategies by the marketer. “Oppy and Eco Farms’ … Continued
The trials will explore the commercial viability of a specific systems-based approach as well as robotic harvesting Building on its 163-year tradition of innovation, Oppy is set to conduct two independent trials exploring the viability of new technologies that aim to further advance strawberry production practices by offering solutions to persistent issues faced by the … Continued
Born and raised in Visalia, California, Regina moved to Everett, Washington in 2014 and now calls Belt, Montana, home. Regina has a certificate in accounting and first joined Oppy in March 2009 as an accounts payable coordinator. She has since held a number of different roles within Oppy’s sales department leading up to her current … Continued
Greenhouse grown in sunny Mexico, Oppy’s organic and conventional Fair Trade Certified sweet bell peppers are experiencing growing popularity every year. Thanks to the purpose behind the produce, they present an opportunity to reenergize your category sales. Reach out to your Oppy representative to learn more.
Oppy offers year-round supply of excellent quality avocados from both Michoacán, Mexico, as well as California, Chile, Colombia and Peru. Thanks to their exceptional taste and texture, these avocados are hard to beat.
Experience the strength of the Ocean Spray brand first hand with these beautiful blueberries with a top-quality eating experience. Reach out to your Oppy representative to learn more about promotional opportunities and diverse pack styles.
Oceanside Pole’s Brussels Sprouts are of exceptional quality, combining a mild flavor and fantastic leafy texture. Available for a limited period out of California from February through to June 2021, don’t miss out!
Grown in the regal fields of British Columbia, Oppy’s Royal Galas are bright, crisp and perfect as a healthy snack for all ages. Get in touch to learn more about our varied packaging options for these top-quality apples.
By combining the strengths of two leading cherry brands, Oppy will reap benefits of vertical integration As Oppy continues to look for increased efficiencies and powerful partnerships across its operations, the leading grower has brought together two top cherry brands, Katicich Ranch and Brookside, to form Katco Packing. Katco Packing, located in Stockton, California, will … Continued
As Oppy continues to look for increased efficiencies and powerful partnerships across its operations, the leading grower has brought together two top cherry brands, Katicich Ranch and Brookside, to form Katco Packing. Katco Packing, located in Stockton, California, will realize numerous operational efficiencies, particularly in packing, with state-of-the-art Unitec optical sorting machinery bringing increased accuracy … Continued
Oppy, a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world, announced a new grape program building on its exclusive partnership with Ocean Spray, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families. The fruit comes from the Southern Hemisphere, which expands Oppy’s footprint, offering retailers a powerful 12-month consumer brand … Continued
The leading grower now offers exceptional Ocean Spray® grapes year-round Oppy, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world, announced a new grape program building on its exclusive partnership with Ocean Spray®, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families. The fruit comes from the Southern Hemisphere, which expands … Continued
Joint effort with Agropiura helps remove waste as part of adopt-a-highway initiative Oppy and table grape grower Agropiura have come together to spearhead a unique adopt-a-highway programme in Peru which removes waste pileups beside a major highway by engaging with citizens, local partners and authorities. Since 2019, with Oppy’s support, Agropiura has worked closely with … Continued
Agropiura and Oppy have taken a proactive approach to sustainability, spearheading a unique adopt-a-highway program in Peru which removed waste pileups beside a major highway by engaging with citizens, local partners and authorities. Since 2019, with Oppy’s support Agropiura has worked closely with other growers to clean up a long section of highway near its … Continued
The leading grower has made a number of moves this year to strategically bolster its international presence With the addition of Sila Louw to Oppy’s international team, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce has put down roots on a new continent. Louw, who is based in Cape Town, comes to his grower … Continued
With the addition of Sila Louw to Oppy’s international team, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce has put down roots on a new continent. Louw, who is based in Cape Town, comes to his grower relations position with Oppy over 10 years of experience in fresh produce in South Africa. His varied … Continued
Originally from Rancagua, Chile, Felipe now calls San Pedro, California, home. An alumnus of DUOC UC institute in Chile, Felipe graduated with a bachelor of engineering in agronomy and is also accredited as an agricultural technician from Saint Vicente de Paul Agricultural School in Chile. Working in produce since 2012, Felipe spent six years in … Continued
Its tart-sweet flavor has garnered legions of fans, with a dense and satisfying crunch sealing the deal! Available in a variety of pack styles to suit varying needs, get your orders in early. Exciting and refreshing things are happening with JAZZ™ apples in 2021, so stay tuned!
With its signature pink hue, Pacific Rose™ apples continue to offer customers something a little different. Refreshing, sweet and crisp, these apples speak for themselves. Get in touch with Oppy to learn more.
With some of the best tomatoes on-the-vine available, Oppy can easily cater to your TOV needs. Loved by customers thanks to their firm and juicy texture, these Canadian-grown tomatoes have a subtle sweet flavor that’s hard to beat. Contact Oppy to learn more!
Available only until March, these full-bodied and juicy nectarines offer a tangy flavor that is also delicately sweet. Reach out to Oppy today to learn more.
Offered under Oppy’s exciting and eye-catching KeeWee brand, our organic Italian gold kiwifruit is not to be missed. With its tangy and tropical flavor, the gold kiwifruit offers a sweet eating experience! Get in touch to learn more.
This week’s PMA virtual town hall marked the 37th and last installation of 2020 and featured John Anderson, Chairman and CEO of the Oppenheimer Group and Bruce Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Taylor Farms who, led by PMA CEO Cathy Burns, looked back on 2020 and discussed what expectations they have for both the short-term … Continued
THE LEADING GROWER IS NEARING YEAR-ROUND AVAILABILITY FOR THE SOUGHT-AFTER STONE FRUIT Oppy has significantly expanded its imported cherry program from Chile, Argentina and New Zealand, doubling volumes to cater to increasing market demand. The leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world now offers nearly year-round availability thanks to its … Continued
FREE ZOOM COOKING CLASS: JAZZ™ APPLE KOREAN GAME DAY WINGS Event Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Event Time: 4-5pm PST / 7-8pm EST The big game is Sunday, February 7th! Are you actually watching football, or are you just in it for the snacks? Either way, we’ve got the most perfect football snack for you. We’re … Continued
The British Columbia Produce Marketing Association recently recognized Oppy’s Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson with its Lifetime Achievement award, celebrating his 45 years of dedication to the fresh produce industry. Anderson has led the premier grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world through numerous transformations during his tenure, focusing … Continued
ANDERSON CELEBRATED 45 YEARS OF WORK IN THE INDUSTRY, MARKED WITH SEVERAL KEY AWARDS The British Columbia Produce Marketing Association recently recognized Oppy’s Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson with its Lifetime Achievement award, celebrating his 45 years of dedication to the fresh produce industry. Anderson has led the premier grower, marketer and distributor … Continued