2023 marks two decades of Oppy brand pledge expect the world from us Committing to a promise of service and selection 20 years ago, the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce looks toward celebrating one of its most monumental milestones in Toronto while at CPMA: The inception of its tagline expect the world from … Continued
Randhawa Farms begins 2023 pepper season while looking back on decade-long progress with sales and marketing partner A decade into its thriving collaboration, the global grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce celebrates its partnership with British Columbia-based greenhouse pepper and cucumber grower Randhawa Farms, owners of the Perpetual Vegetable Co. brand. “Over the past … Continued
Leading Pacific Northwest grower looks forward to an abundant 100th crop Good things come with time, and this year’s Orchard View cherry season is no exception. Slated to begin as much as two weeks later than usual due to chilly early spring weather, Orchard View’s centennial season is shaping up to be large in volume … Continued
Produce pro with more than 40 years in the industry calls it a career One of Oppy’s finest is trading in his phone line for fishing line. Senior Sales Representative Dan Wickland, who joined Oppy in 2002, “brought his unique brand of salesmanship to the organization,” said Mickey Schaefer, sales manager for the leading grower, … Continued
North Carolina is latest growing region added to Oppy’s conventional and organic Ocean Spray berry offerings Bridging the gap between Mexico and the Pacific Northwest blueberry seasons, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world has cemented its position as a year-round blueberry supplier by adding North Carolina to its … Continued
After a near-decade hiatus, new opportunities emerge in U.S. market for plums from South Africa As the first to load South African plums headed for North America after eight years in 2022, Oppy, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce, plans to continue energizing the category with a successful season two. The opportunity … Continued
Sustainability report reaffirms Oppy’s bright future Revitalizing its sustainability promise, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce has released the first edition of its sustainability report, “Expect the world from us,” outlining its accomplishments and vision for the future. Taking a step back in 2022 to examine all efforts within the business, Oppy … Continued
Oppy’s first-ever vertical farming partnership begins production After spending nearly a decade researching and developing the latest technology to grow crops at 350 times the yield of conventional field-grown greens, UP Vertical Farms™ has launched its inaugural facility in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia alongside its sales and marketing partner Oppy. Grown using 99% less land, … Continued
Zesty product lines continue to trend upward as Oppy includes garlic and ginger to its mix Boosting its spicy offerings as of late, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce adds garlic from Spain to its product mix amid organic ginger success. Arriving on both the East and West coasts, Oppy’s conventional Spanish … Continued
Oppy is awarded for its workplace, culture, and inspiration to youth Continually striving to raise the bar while growing the future of its business, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce is being honored three times over for its commitment to its people and community. Firstly, Oppy has been selected as one of … Continued
Vigorous expansion plans continue to roll out across the U.S. and Canada The third-party logistics arm of leading grower, marketer and distributor Oppy, celebrates three decades delivering goods from around the world to its retail and foodservice partners. Originally established in 1992 as David Oppenheimer Transport (DOT) and rebranded to Oppy Transport in 2016, in … Continued
Bringing the lemon plum to North America for a decade, fresh crop set to arrive February An eruption of color will arrive in the first few weeks of 2023 with lemon plums brought to market by the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world for the tenth season. Representing the … Continued
The award honors British Columbia business leaders whose efforts have shaped the province and country JA British Columbia (JABC) has recognized John Anderson as one of its 2023 Laureate Inductees into the Business Laureates of British Columbia (BLBC) Hall of Fame. The award recognizes leaders who have exerted positive influence on the Canadian way of … Continued
Industry veteran Kevin Batt boosts programs and product offerings Returning to the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce last summer after nearly 12 years, Category Director of Greenhouse Kevin Batt came aboard to further enhance Oppy’s greenhouse category through his network and expertise. Just months later as IFPA approaches, the team looks toward … Continued
Delivering 6.2 million packages for its grape category by year-end Newark, DE — Offering its third season of Cotton Candy grapes from Brazil, the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world looks toward increasing volume in the coming years as it sets a new record of packages in 2022. Sweet, juicy, … Continued
Oceanside Pole label increases roma crop this season With nearly 2.2 million cases of rounds and over 1.6 million cases of romas expected to be picked from one million poles on 800 acres, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world is now shipping the Oceanside Pole label to its … Continued
Oppy boosts booming category with veteran hire With over 22 years’ experience in the industry, Kevin Batt returns to the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce as its category director of greenhouse after over a decade. From 2002 to 2010, Batt helped shape Oppy’s greenhouse program from ground zero, now, nearly 12 years … Continued
Oppy applauds groundbreaking partner’s half-century milestone While the Oppy-Eco Farms network is just a couple years old, the two companies’ combined 200-plus years of experience has since created massive expansion opportunities for customers seeking new avocado solutions. Lauding its 50th year since pioneering the high-demand fruit, Eco Farms President Steve Taft reflects on how far … Continued
Woodyear-Smith and MacDonald to retire June 30 Oppy is celebrating two of its finest, Tropicals Category Vice President Steve Woodyear-Smith, and Creative Services Director Cathie MacDonald, as they wrap up their careers with the leading grower, marketer and distributor at the end of the month. “Steve and Cathie have both made momentous contributions to our … Continued
Leading grower, marketer and distributor powers Love, Sweat & Gears team Long known for moving fresh produce around the world swiftly and safely on vessels, trucks and planes, Oppy is now helping one of its own travel across the United States — on a bicycle. Executive Director of Marketing Karin Gardner is a member of … Continued
Season focuses on premier varieties and volume growth With the San Joaquin Valley grape harvest full steam ahead, Oppy is dialing up a high-volume season featuring preferred varieties and an increased focus on innovation. The leading fresh produce grower, marketer and distributor anticipates a 20% boost in California grapes over last year, with a wide … Continued
The Dalles safeguards fruit following adverse neighboring weather As the Pacific Northwest emerges from some of the most intense climatic conditions in recent years, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce is gratified to have a positive outlook for the upcoming Orchard View cherry season. “Our hearts go out to our fellow cherry … Continued
Walt Breeden to retire June 2022 After three and a half decades with the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce, Vice President of Canadian Sales Walt Breeden is off on his next adventure: retirement. Joining Oppy from iconic Vancouver-based retailer Woodward’s to sell California-grown produce to Western Canadian customers in 1987, Breeden’s role … Continued
Avoworks joins Oppy and Eco Farms to form a robust new avocado solution A unique opportunity to keep shelves stocked with high quality Mexican avocados has arrived, thanks to the addition of Avoworks to the Oppy-Eco Farms go-to-market strategy. Avoworks, a recently formed consortium featuring Michoacán grower-packers Adeac, AvoHit and La Viña and featuring a … Continued
Deloitte welcomes the 21-year honoree into its Platinum Club for the 15th time Proving its resilience in seasons of adversity, Oppy has been chosen as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies yet again. With this recognition, the grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce celebrates cultural and commercial growth in the face of recent global … Continued
After just one year of trials, Oppy solidifies its support of automated yield forecasting AI Initiating their partnership at the beginning of 2021, Bloomfield Robotics and the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce commenced trials of the tech in its California grape vineyards which revealed quick success. Just one year later, Oppy is … Continued
One step closer to its goal of becoming one of the greatest sustainable produce companies in the world Gaining extensive experience in sustainable practices for nearly 165 years, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce is addressing its environmental and social stewardship responsibilities in a fresh way with the promotion of Garland Perkins … Continued
Envy™ and JAZZ™ apples continue to grow in Canada through customized efforts As the first in-person CPMA show in three years approaches, Oppy is eager to revisit Montreal, the eastern Canadian hub for its latest promotional efforts supporting leading premium Envy™ and JAZZ™ apple brands. Apples are the second best-selling fruit category based on dollar … Continued
Winter program expects a smooth transition to the freshest eating Southern Hemisphere fruit Bringing top-quality import apples and pears from the world’s most sought-after production regions, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fruits and vegetables sets out to deliver the freshest crop to the North American market at just the right time. A wide … Continued
U.S. market reintroduces plums from South Africa after nearly a decade Strategically bolstering its international presence in recent years, Oppy is among the first to offer South African plums to the North American marketplace following an eight-year hiatus. As U.S. authorities tightened import regulations for Chilean plums following pest detection in early 2021, Sila Louw, … Continued