Produce

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. …

Terra Exports, a global fresh fruit sourcing company, shipped the first container of Kenya Hass avocados to Hong Kong in June of 2014, opening a new market for growers in Kenya. The Hong Kong market responded positively from both the high quality and comparatively lower pricing than other major competitors in the avocado market. …

Taste Me, Do Good* products marketed by Interrupcion* fill a growing need in the marketplace by going beyond traditional buying criteria, innovating to guarantee socially and environmentally responsible practices in the produce supply chain. Recent negative media coverage highlighting problematic produce production practices along with growing consumer awareness about fresh foods point to the increasing importance of social and environmental issues for the industry at-large.  New initiatives and marketing by Interrupcion* help retailers tell a positive story combining the benefits of taste with doing good for the environment, workers, and producing communities foreign and domestic.  …

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A, Inc. announced that industry veteran Robert (Bob) Spence has joined the Company as Vice President, Sales & Product Management, Tomato & Vegetable Program (N.A.). …

Red Sun Farms, once again, triumphed over hundreds of other applicants to win one of the 2014 Canada’s Best Managed Companies awards. Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums, the Best Managed award recognizes Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million for sustained growth, financial performance, management practices and the efforts of the entire organization. …