CEO John Anderson and Executive VP & Chief Operations Officer Doug Grant pose proudly with the plaque acknowledging Oppy’s $100,000 donation to the Center for Produce Safety Campaign. The “Funding Science, Finding Solutions”-themed campaign has raised over $10.4 million since its launch in September 2015. CPS seeks to raise funds for critically needed, actionable produce … Continued
Over the years, the produce industry has come to know Oppy by its expect the world from us promise. Today, the premier produce sales, marketing and distribution company has been recognized for the way that promise manifests itself—in a positive, results-driven corporate lifestyle that stands out among Canadian organizations. Waterstone Human Capital, a leading retained … Continued
Sales Representative Maryam Ahoo joined the Oppenheimer Group in late October, strengthening the full service marketing and distribution company’s presence in Western Canada. Ahoo comes to Oppy’s Alberta location with varied sales and marketing experience, including her prior role as a membership development representative with Farmers of North America, an agri-business trade association based in … Continued
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You could almost call it a circle of life. Now all culls from our Vancouver warehouse are composted by Enterra—a local company that specializes in the development and manufacture of ecological insect protein—to become as ingredients in processes that create fertilizer and animal food. “Because Enterra produces animal feed and fertilizer, Canadian regulations require that … Continued
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In a move that further strengthens Oppy’s marketing partnership with SunSelect Produce, Craig Winford has been elevated to greenhouse category manager and business development representative for the leading fresh produce sales, marketing and distribution company. Winford brings 13 years of greenhouse expertise—including more than a decade at Oppy—into the role. His most recent position was … Continued
The team at Orchard View and exclusive marketer Oppy wrapped up cherry season on a high note, crediting a banner year to excellent weather, new technology and an engaging new brand. “It was a ‘Pick Your Moments’ season,” said Brenda Thomas, Orchard View president, citing the positioning line launched by the grower in June. “The … Continued
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As SunSelect’s BC season unfolds, it’s clear the Outrageously Fresh brand is about much more than its signature mason jar bags. While the colorful jar shaped bags of snacking tomatoes take the market by storm, the grower has also introduced the distinctive Outrageously Fresh moniker successfully on more traditional packs in the height of BC … Continued
Oceanside Pole is on a roll. With vine-ripe rounds and romas reaching peak volumes this month, the legendary Southern California tomato brand is primed for late summer promotions. This season, distinguished tomato grower Harry Singh, Jr. and his family—along with exclusive marketer Oppy—celebrate 75 years of producing vine-ripes in Oceanside, Calif. by presenting an exceptional … Continued
Strategic realignments within The Oppenheimer Group were announced earlier this month, bolstering the leading sales, marketing and distribution company’s pursuit of growth and delivery of its expect the world from us promise. Former Director of West Coast Sales Eric Coty was named executive director, South American imports, where he will oversee Oppy’s procurement strategy for … Continued
It was the first Friday afternoon of summer, so why not celebrate with colleagues and raise a few bucks for a great cause? So thought the team at Oppy, a long-standing supporter of PMA’s Foundation for Industry Talent, now known as Center for Growing Talent by PMA. All around Oppy, the leading fresh produce sales, … Continued
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
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.
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
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
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.
With the 2016 Canadian Produce Marketing Association show in full swing, one of the country’s leading fresh produce sales, marketing and distribution companies announces the promotion of Steve Young to the role of sales director for Canada. Young, who has been with Oppy since 2008, served as sales manager at the company’s Calgary location for … Continued
Oppy and JAZZ apples joined U.S. Vice President Joe Biden at the annual Beau Biden Memorial Trail Race in Delaware’s Brandywine Valley in mid March—raising funds and awareness for the late Beau Biden’s crusade to stand up and speak out for children suffering abuse.
At the start of the 5 and 10 K race, which supported the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children, Vice President Biden joined the singing of the national anthem. The Vice President was moved to tears as he spoke of the efforts of those present to help advance his son’s commitment to stop child abuse.
In an exciting new phase of its commitment to socially responsible fresh produce, Oppy has earned Fair for Life Fair Trade Certification, creating new opportunities for the marketer and its growers and customers.
The Fair for Life-Social & Fair Trade certification program is facilitated by the Institute for Marketecology in Weinfelden, Switzerland, and joins Fair Trade and Rain Forest Alliance Certification among Oppy’s associated social and environmentally focused campaigns.
Every year for the last decade and a half, The Oppenheimer Group has been honored as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies, and 2016 is no exception. When the winners were announced today, Oppy was also named to the Best Managed Platinum Club for the ninth time.
As the “Apple of the Month” in a recent promotion, Pacific Rose™ became the apple of yet another major U.S. retailer’s eye.
Pacific Rose, originally from New Zealand and now grown in Washington state, has enjoyed increasing retail interest this season according to David Nelley, executive category director, apples and pears, for Oppy, Pacific Rose’s exclusive North American marketer.
Envy apples are the latest sponsor of the APTOELLA ANGELS, a world-class touring rugby side based in Victoria, BC.
The ANGELS, a team comprised of past and aspiring Canadian national rugby squad members, play locally and internationally in rugby sevens competitions. Players are highly ranked and highly skilled, but perhaps most important to their new sponsor, highly visible as advocates for other young women athletes.
Lemon plums from Chile will add color and excitement to the stone fruit display a little longer this year, as volumes increase and the unique yellow fruit edges into the mainstream.
Oppy, which represents the largest slice of the lemon plum crop, will ship them through the second week in March.
The first Outrageously Fresh specialty tomato mason jar bags are rolling off the line this week at SunSelect’s Tehachapi, Calif. facility, signifying the first step in a larger plan for these packs to become the bag of choice at retail—in the greenhouse section and beyond.