After more than a quarter century of growing and packing for others, the Randhawa family of greenhouse growers has stepped purposefully into the spotlight with a brand of its own. Moving forward, peppers and cucumbers grown by the Randhawas under 76-plus acres of glass in Abbotsford, BC will bear the evocative Perpetual Vegetable Co. brand, … Continued
What makes a “best managed” company? According to the global financial services company Deloitte, companies with best-in-class business practices—like the Vancouver, BC-based Oppy—demonstrate exceptional strategy, capability, commitment, and return on investment. That’s why they have named the full-service fresh produce marketer and distributor among Canada’s Best Managed companies for the last 18 years, and welcomed … Continued
In a move to grow Canadian sales, Oppy has promoted David Wazny to sales manager of the team based in the company’s Vancouver, BC headquarters and Colbert Rahal to a newly created role of sales manager of eastern Canada. The pair has followed a parallel career path at Oppy, both being promoted to senior sales … Continued
Envy™ apples are turning heads once again. Making another appearance at the internationally acclaimed New York Fashion Week (NYFW) last weekend, this time Envy™ apples created even more excitement through a special partnership with Christian Siriano, the innovative young designer of Project Runway fame. Guests of Siriano’s AW19 Runway Show and after party enjoyed an … Continued
Creative pepper displays can earn cash in more ways than one. Not only are Sweet Bell peppers the second most popular vegetable behind potatoes, the leading greenhouse vegetable producer Oppy—and grower-partner Divemex—are sponsoring a display contest worth thousands of dollars in prizes early in the new year. Running from mid-January to the end of March, … Continued
Packing a large majority of the Pacific Rose apples grown in the U.S., Crane Family Orchards is especially proud of this season’s crop which is shipping now. In 1912 when George Crane planted the orchard’s first trees in Brewster, Washington, he may never have imagined that his great-great-granddaughters would specialize in a unique Splendour-Gala cross … Continued
Now there’s a bigger house on the Prairie, and its lights will be on through the long winter. Leading Southern Alberta greenhouse producer Frank & Able shipped the first tomatoes-on-the-vine grown in their newly expanded facility in early November. Having doubled their acreage under lights just ahead of the first snowfall, brothers Dirk and Keith … Continued
With a winter apple program highlighted by four of the highest valued premium apples at retail, Oppy is set to help retailers drive sales with the best in flavor, crunch and eating experience through the months ahead. David Nelley, vice president of Oppy’s apple, pear and cherry categories, notes between the BC Ambrosia, and Washington-grown … Continued
Randhawa Farms has established itself as Oppy’s cornerstone British Columbia sweet bell pepper program with the expansion of its cooler facility and greenhouse acreage. Based in BC’s Lower Mainland, Randhawa has added almost 22,000 square feet of cold storage with a 600-pallet capacity facility that includes two new value-added lines. “We’re very excited to already … Continued
There’s nothing fuzzy about this math: kiwifruit is on-trend and the organic produce sector is skyrocketing. What does that add up to? An excellent opportunity to drive sales performance with Zespri Organic Kiwifruit. “The time for organic kiwifruit is now,” said Chris Ford, organics and foodservice category manager for Oppy, Zespri’s North American sales and … Continued
One of Canada’s most prestigious news magazines has recognized our company’s enduring best-managed status with a feature article coming up in its September issue. Interviews with John Anderson, James Milne, and Kelsey Van Lissum enlighten readers about the great work being done at Oppy in our 160th year. While the print edition has not yet … Continued
More than a quarter century before Coca-Cola served up its first soft drink—and a half century before the first Boeing airplane took flight—Oppenheimer Bros. & Co. was going strong, provisioning the fortune seekers bound for the Cariboo Gold Rush. Celebrating its 160th anniversary this month, the Vancouver, BC-based Oppy has grown into a leading international … Continued
Oppy has been bringing fresh global produce home for 160 years—you can learn more about where we’ve been and who we have become by viewing our new video and visiting oppy.com/160. We have also launched Oppy’s official YouTube channel to showcase the stories of our growers and partners all in one place. Thank you for … Continued
Did you know that Oppy is older than Canada? Today our team is celebrating David Oppenheimer Day and our 160th anniversary. Stay tuned to see what we get up to and for a special edition of What’s Fresh at Oppy next week!
The Singh family has been On a Mission, since 1939. In 2018, they have made that message official. Packing this year’s crop of Oceanside Pole tomatoes in bright, packaging featuring an iconic Southern California look, logo, and color scheme, the ethos of their new brand lies in the Singhs’ enduring quest to grow the best-tasting, … Continued
Oppy has promoted a pair of veterans to newly created leadership roles within its marketing team. On June 1, Marketing Development Manager Cathie MacDonald was elevated to director of marketing services, while Karin Gardner, previously marketing communications manager, was promoted to director, corporate communications. “Cathie and Karin have contributed significantly toward our goals with a … Continued
With a new step in a career already marked with considerable distinction, Audrey Desnoyers has been promoted to the role of Seattle office sales manager. In recent years, Desnoyers has emerged as a trusted and effective leader within the full-service fresh produce sales, marketing and distribution company, and in the industry at large. Serving as … Continued
A union made at the beginning of the year between Orchard View and Omeg Family Orchards is about to see the first fruits of its labor which means more high quality cherries from The Dalles’ best multi-generation growers. The respective farms have been neighbors and friends since Orchard View’s start in 1923. Owner of Omeg … Continued
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With the Organic Produce Network citing an 11 percent increase in organic apple sales volume last year, Oppy is poised to meet the demand with fresh new crop Southern Hemisphere fruit right now. First up are organic Royal Galas from Argentina, welcoming spring with their refreshingly sweet crunch and building in available volume as fruit … Continued
Richard Hoddy and family of Vailima Orchards were presented with the Grower of the Year award during the International Fruit Tree Associations annual study tour and conference in New Zealand. Emigrating from England in 1914, Richard’s grandfather established orchards in Nelson, New Zealand. Honoring his grandfather’s legacy, Richard continues to grow with his two sons … Continued
Fresh from the frozen prairies of Alberta, a bright new produce brand is headed your way. Cultivated in a collaboration between an innovative greenhouse tomato-on-the-vine producer and leading marketer and distributor Oppy, Frank & Able is the new name for greenhouse tomato quality and enjoyment. Energized by the youthful vision of Sunshine Greenhouse owners Dirk … Continued
At a gala event in Toronto March 1, one of greater Vancouver’s most celebrated executives was honored among Canada’s Most Admired CEOs. John Anderson, Oppy’s chairman, president and CEO, was chosen by Waterstone Human Capital and MacKay CEO Forums—leading Canadian executive development firms—from a field of company leaders working throughout Canada. He represents the program’s … Continued
As the full-service fresh produce marketing and distribution company celebrates its 160th year in business, Oppy’s position among Canada’s Best Managed companies continues to stand the test of time. When Canada’s top organizations were announced today, Oppy’s name was called for the 17th consecutive year, and the company was honored as a member of the … Continued
Leading organics grower Origin Organic Farms is back this season with a demand-driven crop of long English cucumbers, bell peppers and tomatoes-on-the-vine from Delta, B.C. While cucumber harvest began in mid-February, tomatoes and peppers will follow mid-April. The full range of OriginO-branded items will be available throughout the summer. To match the market demand of … Continued
Racking up a sales increase of over 10 percent in just the last year, high graphic two-pound JAZZ™ apple pouch bags are delivering more convenience and crunch than ever before. And now through early spring, JAZZ™ fans can enjoy the added bonus of cash back and the chance to win exciting prizes when they purchase … Continued
Envy on the red carpet is nothing new at New York Fashion Week, but this year it took a refreshingly sweet turn when its namesake apple hit the runway. Envy™ apples made their NYFW debut in style by joining the international designers at the February 9 Flying Solo fashion show to deliver an unforgettable taste … Continued
Oppy Transport, the transportation and logistics arm of The Oppenheimer Group, has named Chase Wrightson to the new position of senior business development manager. Based in the company’s Newark, Del. office, Wrightson oversees the new business strategy for Oppy’s third party logistics company. Wrightson joined Oppy Transport last autumn, bringing a wealth of logistics expertise … Continued