As taste-buds turn to fresh crop apples, Oppy announces increased volumes of Chilean Ambrosia, with first arrivals planned for mid-May. “Ambrosia is a top performer in the premium apple space in both volume growth and dollar sales,” said David Nelley, Oppy’s vice president of categories, who points to the advantage of stocking new-crop premium apples … Continued
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For 12 years editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers have hosted an annual competition for BC’s Top Employers recognizing British Columbian companies that offer exceptional places to work. This designation recognizes employers that are leaders in their industries and offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. Evaluated on a number of standards, Oppy is proud … Continued
Cherry season gets an early and exciting start at Oppy this year, thanks to an exclusive marketing agreement for North America with renowned California packer Felix Costa & Sons of Lodi. The new partners begin shipping top quality cherries in Costa’s famed Brookside label during the last week in April. Following the Brookside California season, … Continued
The Oppenheimer Group has once again been named a winner in Canada’s annual face-off of best managed companies. When the top organizations were announced today, Oppy’s 16 consecutive year streak continued; the company was also named to the Best Managed Platinum Club for the tenth time. Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, Canadian Business Magazine, Queen’s Smith … Continued
Oppy’s organics category gets a boost from an expert this week, with veteran Chris Ford joining the leading fresh produce sales, marketing and distribution company as organics category manager. Ford comes to Oppy with more than two decades of fresh produce and organics expertise gained in buying and management roles with such retailers as Whole … Continued
In a move that links three leading fresh produce companies in an unprecedented global supply chain, Total Produce plc, The Oppenheimer Group (Oppy), and Turners and Growers (T&G Global) announce the evolution of their strategic partnership. On March 1, Total Produce plc completed the anticipated second stage of its purchase of shares in Oppy, increasing … Continued
In a move that links three leading fresh produce companies in an unprecedented global supply chain, Total Produce plc, The Oppenheimer Group (Oppy), and Turners and Growers (T&G Global) announce the evolution of their strategic partnership. On March 1, Total Produce plc completed the anticipated second stage of its purchase of shares in Oppy, increasing … Continued
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With some of Peru’s most promising grape varieties now reaching our shores, Oppy is excited to offer a taste of what could be the favorite grapes of the future. The cornerstone of the leading full service marketing and distribution company’s new variety line-up is the red seedless Sweet Celebration, just arrived on the U.S. East … Continued
On the heels of a winning 2016 tomato season characterized by outstanding weather, high quality, and speedy sales rates powered by numerous successful ‘California grown’ promotions with local retailers, the Singh family of Oceanside, Calif., and exclusive marketer Oppy enter the fifth year of partnership with their eyes set on even greater horizons. Not only … Continued
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With extensive background in both the grower and retail spheres, Oppy’s new Senior Sales Representative Eric Jones is well prepared to contribute to the leading fresh produce sales, marketing and distribution company’s Newark, Del.-based team. Jones, who joined Oppy on December 21, was recently employed as domestic sales manager for Sun Pacific Marketing in Pasadena, … Continued
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All through December, apple shoppers at Dave’s Marketplace are helping put food on hungry neighbors’ tables when they purchase JAZZ™, Envy™ or Pacific Rose™ apples. Dave’s Marketplace, a nine-store independent grocer based in East Greenwich, RI, has launched a campaign called “Put the Crunch on Hunger” which will donate $.20 per pound sold of these … Continued
The Oppenheimer Group announces that effective January 1, 2017 J. David Smith will be promoted to the role of president and chief marketing officer for the leading fresh produce marketing and distribution company. Smith will have strategic oversight of sales, categories and marketing. Operations, finance and human resources will continue to report to Oppy Chairman, … Continued
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A historic partnership between The Oppenheimer Group and the Hasegawa family of Camarillo, Calif. ushers in a new era for the leading fresh produce marketer and distributor and the third-generation grower—and provides the trade with a fresh new year round strawberry option. “The joint venture creates a whole new level of integration both for Oppy … Continued
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