The CEO of produce grower Oppy was recently inducted into the Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame. Q: First off, congrats on being inducted into the Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame. What did that feel like? A: It was a big honour. There are a lot of people in there who have contributed … Continued
Oppy just announced in their recent sustainability report that they have established a new dedicated collaboration with Food Forward, one of the nation’s largest independent urban produce reclamation and upcycling organizations. As Southern California’s largest independent produce reclamation and urban gleaning organization, Food Forward successfully upcycles healthy fresh produce to food insecure communities, mitigating food … Continued
B.C.’s first hands-free vertical farm launches in Pitt Meadows A newly launched vertical farming enterprise in Pitt Meadows, B.C., is hoping to ease food security in the province, as it offers locally grown, environmentally sustainable produce. The operation, called UP Vertical Farms, is growing baby leafy greens vertically — on shelves stacked atop one another, … Continued
“Oppy and UP Vertical Farms™ have partnered to bring fresh and nutritious greens to the market that will not only last longer but taste infinitely better,” says Aaron Quon, the Executive Director of Berries and Canadian Category Development at Oppy. Founded in 1858, Oppy is a distributor and marketer of fresh produce in North America … Continued
Selected by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 21 consecutive years, Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson recently participated in an interview for their Stories of global excellence report. The companies featured in this report exemplify the program pillars and what it means to be a Best Managed company. Go here … Continued
Economists at four Canadian universities, including the University of British Columbia, produced the Canada’s Food Price Report 2021, which forecasts an overall food price increase of between 3% and 5% this year. The most significant increases are predicted for meat, at 4.5% to 6.5%, bakery goods, at 3.5% to 5.5%, and vegetables, at 4.5% to … Continued
John Anderson, chairman, CEO and managing partner of The Oppenheimer Group, has been named the recipient of the 2021 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award. He was honored at the CPMA Fresh Week. Anderson is known for his strategic vision and outstanding leadership skills. He joined Oppy in 1975 when the company was a single office produce sales … Continued
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, marketer and distributor Oppy, family-owned agribusiness Red Dog Management and agricultural investment … 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
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
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
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
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 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
Oppy has recently acquired a 65% stake in Eco Farms, a leading avocado grower since 1972 and the first to grow and market organic avocados in the U.S. The move is the latest in a series of acquisitions and strategies aimed at strengthening Oppy’s key role as a premier grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around … Continued
Seven years into their successful collaboration, Oppy has extended its partnership with British Columbia-based greenhouse grower Randhawa farms, owners of the Perpetual Vegetable Co. brand. Perpetual Vegetable Co. specializes in the production of high-quality pepper and long English cucumbers that are grown under 76-plus acres of glass in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The 2019 season was … 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
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
An exciting new enterprise has arrived in the greenhouse category, conceived by leading growers SunSelect and Divemex, and their shared marketing partner The Oppenheimer Group.
In 2001, the Oppenheimer Group became the first full service produce marketer to be named among the country’s Best Managed companies. Today, Oppy receives this honor once again, continuing a 14-year streak of consecutive recognition. As well, the company was the named to the Best Managed Platinum Club for the eighth time.
Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program recognizes organizations that have implemented world class business practices and created value in innovative ways.
Vancouver, BC ― A wide assortment of Oppy products are getting in character right now, suiting up for a comprehensive ’eat brighter!’ roll out. The marketer’s first offering―a mesh bag filled with seedless, easy-peel citrus featuring Cookie Monster for back-to-school promotions―will hit the shelves by mid-August.
Vancouver, BC ― Just as many of The Oppenheimer Group’s domestic deals―like Oregon cherries, California vine-ripe tomatoes and BC blueberries―roll into full swing, the leading fresh produce marketer and distributor has received prestigious recognition on the international stage.
Acquisitions International Magazine has named Oppy among the winners of its Business Excellence Awards for 2014 as Produce Distributor of the Year―Canada.
The peer-nominated honor recognizes high-performing companies throughout the world for their success and innovation.