Socios

Since being founded in 1980, Brothers Produce has become one of the most respected produce companies in the United States. Our family and team are recognized for integrity and knowledge, and we are passionate about our people and their dedication to excellence and service. We cover the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley, and all surrounding areas. We distribute a full line of fresh fruits, vegetables, specialty items, dairy and processed items to meet our customers needs. Through the years we have established ourselves as one of the largest produce distributors in the state of Texas.

El banco de Alimentos de la Capital (CAFB) es la organización más grande en el área metropolitana de Washington que trabaja para resolver el hambre y los problemas que la acompañan: desnutrición crónica, enfermedades del corazón y obesidad. Al aliarse con 444 organizaciones comunitarias en DC, Maryland y Virginia, y despachando comida directamente en las áreas de acceso más difícil, el CAFB ayuda a 540.000 personas cada año a conseguir comida buena y saludable. Eso es el 12% de las madres, padres, hijos, hijas, hermanas, hermanos y abuelos de nuestra región.

La Fundación Global CATCH es una organización caritativa publica 501(c)3 fundada en el 2014. Nuestra misión es mejorar la salud infantil mundialmente al desarrollar, diseminar, y mantener la plataforma de CATCH en colaboración con investigadores en UTHealth. La fundación conecta a escuelas y comunidades necesitadas con los recursos necesarios para crear y mantener un cambio sano para las generaciones del futuro.

City Harvest fue pionera del rescate de alimentos en 1982, y este año recolectará 59 millones de libras de exceso de comida para ayudar a alimentar cerca de 1.3 millones de Neoyorquinos a quienes se les dificulta llevar comida a sus mesas. A través de las relaciones con las granjas, tiendas de comestibles, los restaurantes, y  fabricantes, City Harvest recolecta alimentos nutritivos que de lo contrario se desperdiciarían y que son repartidos libres de cargo a 500 comedores de sopa, despensas de alimentos y otros programas comunitarios de alimentos en los cinco condados. Además, la iniciativa de nuestros Healthy Neighborhoods aborda la inseguridad alimentaria a largo plazo a través de asociaciones comunitarias que trabajan para aumentar el acceso a alimentos asequibles y saludables. Para aprender más sobre el rescate de alimentos, Healthy Neighborhoods y la lucha contra el hambre en la Ciudad de Nueva York, visite cityharvest.org.

En el 2012, la Compañía Coastal y sus negocios operativos, Coastal Sunbelt Produce, East Coast Fresh, and Cold Chain Logistics, establecieron una base para coordinar todas las donaciones. La misión de The Coastal Companies Foundation es “nutrir a nuestra comunidad” a través de la alimentación, educación, y una buena corporativa de ciudadanos. The Coastal Companies Foundation cumple su misión mediante la creación de asociaciones comunitarias,  patrocinando proyectos de servicio innovadores, e invirtiendo en la gente.

De propiedad familiar y operado por ellos mismos, D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. ha servido el área Metropolitana de Nueva York por más de 50 años, ofreciendo una línea completa de la mejor calidad de frutas y vegetales disponibles cada día de la semana. La compañía está localizada en un espacio de 75.000 pies cuadrados en el Hunts Point Terminal Market, ubicado en el Bronx. D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. se enorgullece de ofrecer a sus clientes la mejor calidad de frutas y verduras que se puedan encontrar en ningún otro lugar. Con una flota de 50 camiones para ofrecer todo lo que la industria de frutas y verduras tiene para ofrecer,  D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. esta aquí para resolver todas las necesidades de abastecimiento de frutas y verduras, y le ayuda a que su negocio crezca.

La misión de Feeding Texas es dirigir un esfuerzo conjunto para lograr un estado sin gente pasando hambre. Nosotros ayudamos a millones de Tejanos pasando hambre a alcanzar un ambiente repleto de alimentos a través de una red de bancos de comida, dirigimos un esfuerzo conjunto y dedicado a combatir el hambre. También dirigimos la voz pública necesaria para resolver este problema en Tejas.

Era 1943, dos años después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, y con más del 40% de la fuerza de trabajo sirviendo a nuestro país. Mientras que la familia Hardy había estado por mucho tiempo en el negocio de las frutas y verduras, John Hardie había comprado un solo camión de reparto desde la granja hacia el mercado, era un servicio muy necesario durante los tiempos de guerra en Dallas. Tres generaciones después, este simple servicio floreció, convirtiéndose en uno de los principales distribuidores en el suroeste. Hardie’s ahora tiene una flota de más de 100 camiones y 158.000 pies cuadrados de espacio de almacén refrigerado en todo el estado de Texas.

El Banco de Alimentos Harry Chapin del Suroeste de Florida abrió sus puertas en 1983. Anteriormente se le conocía como La Cooperativa de Alimentos de Lee County; el Banco de Alimentos Harry Chapin ha servido como el único Banco de Alimentos de América en el Suroeste de Florida. Nos hemos asociado con más de 150 agencias que proveen servicios directos a los necesitados, incluyendo despensas de iglesias, comedores que ofrecen sopa, refugios de emergencia, agencias de ayuda ante un desastre natural y más. Hoy en día, el banco de alimentos provee comida a más de 28.000 individuos cada semana. En el año fiscal 2015-2016, el Banco de Alimentos Harry Chapin distribuyó 20.6 millones de libras de alimentos, proveyó 17 millones de comidas, y convirtió cada $1 en $8 de comida para los más necesitados.

H-E-B es un comercio de propiedad privada que maneja más de 370 tiendas en Tejas y México. Es reconocido por su innovación y servicio comunitario, H-E-B celebró su 110 aniversario en el 2015. Hoy en día, H-E-B emplea a más de 87.000 socios en Tejas y 9.000 socios en México y sirve a millones de clientes en más de 300 comunidades.

El Banco de Alimentos de Houston es el banco de alimentos más grande de los Estados Unidos, tanto en tamaño físico como en distribución de comida. El año pasado, el banco de alimentos proporcionó 74 millones de comidas nutritivas a 800.000 individuos a través de una red de 600 socios caritativos en el sureste de Tejas.

Como el mayor productor en el campo del tomate, nos encanta que el fruto de nuestro trabajo sea parte de la vida diaria de tantas personas. Somos una familia de agricultores conscientes del valor de la tierra, somos expertos en el cultivo del tomate, y en el fresco entusiasmo apasionado por ofrecer lo mejor de la naturaleza. Nuestro gol en Lipman es ser la fuente de tomates y vegetales frescos en la que Norte América confíe. Usando granjas localizadas estratégicamente y una red de empaque y distribución sin fallas, en (Lipman Logistics), hemos creado la solución más fresca. Desde la semilla hasta la distribución, Lipman le acompaña en cada paso del camino. De arriba hacia abajo, nos enorgullecemos de nuestra capacidad para ofrecer frutas y verduras frescas todo el año, asegurándonos de que sus  necesidades y los requerimientos de sus clientes siempre se cumplan.

El Centro Michael & Susan Dell para una Vida Saludable, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living está construyendo un futuro mejor al inspirar vidas más sanas. Nosotros le damos importancia a la salud de niños y familias a través de investigaciones, programas innovadores basados en la comunidad, y la publicación de prácticas basadas en evidencias.

Tiene como base el campus regional en Austin de la Escuela de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Texas, The University of Texas School of Public Health, nosotros trabajamos con educadores, grupos de la comunidad, políticos, y todos aquellos que tienen algún tipo de influencia en el mundo de los niños. Nuestras investigaciones generan atención internacional, pero todavía eso no nos detiene allí.

El  Centro Dell es un líder porque ponemos esas investigaciones en marcha. Nuestros programas están cambiando vidas, impactando a las comunidades desde el centro de Tejas hasta el corazón de Uruguay. Nuestros éxitos están creciendo y nos falta mucho más por crecer aún.

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) was established in 2001 with the vision of making a profound and sustaining difference in the lives of children in Collier County. The founders created the Naples Winter Wine Festival in order to meet NCEF’s mission statement to support programs that improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of underprivileged and at-risk children.

In 2005, the Trustees of NCEF commissioned The Study of Child Well-Being, an assessment of the needs of children in Collier County. The study found several significant gaps in basic services that included pediatric oral health, early childhood education, social welfare, pediatric medical services and out of school services. In 2010, a follow up study was conducted identifying additional gaps including childhood hunger which is now an area of focus for the NCEF.

El Banco de Comida del Norte de Tejas (conocido por sus siglas en inglés, NTFB) es una de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro mejor clasificada que sirve 13 condados. Cada día, el Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Tejas provee acceso a 170.000 comidas para niños, personas de la tercera edad, y familias que pasan hambre, a través de una red de más de 1.000 programas y más de 200 agencias socias. En el año fiscal 2015, NTFB proporcionó acceso a unas 63 millones de comidas. NTFB es miembro de Alimentando a América, Feeding America, una organización nacional dedicada a combatir el hambre.

La Asociación de Mercadeo de Frutas y Verduras (PMA) es la asociación líder que representa a las compañías de cada segmento de las frutas y verduras y a la cadena de abastecimiento de flores. PMA ayuda al crecimiento de sus miembros proveyéndoles conexiones para expandir sus oportunidades de negocios e incrementar las ventas y el consumo. Para mayor información, visite www.pma.com.

Healthy living is a doctor you can depend on, a safe place for kids to play, and proactive care strategies for seniors. Healthy living is all of these things and so much more. At St. David’s Foundation, our approach is all-in and all over; we seek to deliver the benefits of good health wherever and however they are needed, across the entire spectrum of health-related issues facing our five county area in Central Texas (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties). We make grants to innovative organizations ready to solve problems and bring good health into reach for all our neighbors.

Sysco es el líder global en ventas, mercadeo, y distribución de productos alimenticios para restaurantes, facilidades educativas y del cuidado de la salud, establecimientos de alojamiento, y otros clientes que preparan comida fuera de casa. Sus productos también incluyen equipo y artículos para industrias alimenticias y de hospedaje. La compañía maneja 196 facilidades de distribución sirviendo aproximadamente a 425.000 clientes.

FreshPoint es el distribuidor de frutas y verduras frescas más grande de los Estados Unidos de Norte América.  Con su inigualable calidad de frutas y verduras frescas, su experiencia y conocimientos, FreshPoint provee a los chefs de hoy en día con los ingredientes necesarios para crear el éxito culinario del mañana. Pero FreshPoint es mucho más que sólo frutas y verduras frescas, es toda una comunidad dedicada a nuestros clientes. Con nuestra pasión y entusiasmo, FreshPoint continuará siendo el líder de la industria como distribuidor prominente de frutas y vegetales en Norte América.

Dar apoyo a la comunidad ha sido siempre la piedra angular del negocio de Target y también la convicción que guía muchas de sus decisiones. Cada año, Target ofrece el 5 por ciento de sus ganancias a las comunidades, que se transforman en más de 4 millones de dólares cada semana.

AgriLife Extension ofrece soluciones y programas educativos basados en investigaciones para todos los tejanos. Con una amplia red de 250 oficinas, Extensiones del condado, y unos 900 educadores profesionales, la experticia proveída por la Extensión de Servicios de A&M AgriLife en Texas está disponible para cada residente en cada condado de Texas.

It’s our mission to create opportunities so people can live better. We consider it our responsibility to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. Whether it’s through the grants we provide to the thousands of organizations that share our mission or through the inspiring volunteer efforts of Walmart associates, we are passionate about helping people live better. One community at a time.

AMCO specializes in all aspects of the Greenhouse Produce Market. From the germinated seed to our final premium crop, we have complete control over the growing, packing and shipping of our products to assure consistent quality and food safety to our valued consumers. Our ability to consistently deliver impeccable service and provide our consumers with the finest fresh produce, makes it easy for you to eat nutrient-rich, flavourful food – 365 days a year. As part of our commitment to bring quality, safety and assurance, AMCO Group is HACCP Certified and Primus Third Party Audited.

Los Aguacates de México son frescos, deliciosos, auténticos, y están disponibles durante todo el año.  Avocados From México (AFM) es una subsidiaria de propiedad absoluta de la Asociación de Importadores de Aguacates, Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), formada con el propósito de estar a cargo de la publicidad, promoción, relaciones públicas, e investigación para todas las partes interesadas de Avocados From México.  Bajo acuerdo, MHAIA y los Productores y Empacadores de los Aguacates Mexicanos, Mexican Avocado Producers & Packers (APEAM A.C.) han combinado sus recursos para financiar y administrar AFM, con la intención de proporcionar un programa de marketing enfocado, altamente efectivo y eficiente en los Estados Unidos. AFM tiene su sede en Irving, TX.

Baywater Farms is a family-owned and operated farm servicing Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware beaches, and the Eastern Shore. Baywater Farms is capable of meeting the demands of your produce distributor, restaurant produce supplier, CSA produce supplier, or wholesale produce supplier while maintaining the integrity and character of a small farm. When you work with Baywater Farms, you work with an experienced, ethical, and local farm dedicated to providing the highest-quality heirloom produce possible.

Baywater Farms grows our local heirloom produce in a ½ acre hydroponic greenhouse, packed with 24 acres’ worth of field crops, and the surrounding fields. Our hydroponic greens are known throughout the area for their delicious taste and are available every day of the year. Our field crops, including graffiti eggplant and shishito peppers, are cultivated carefully for maximum flavor and gorgeous colors on your dinner plate.

Since 1915, the name Boskovich has been synonymous with fresh quality produce. Today, four generations later, Boskovich Farms is still family owned and operated. We grow on more than 15,000 acres in California and Mexico, producing about 30 different vegetable crops year-round, with shipping points also in Salinas, California, and Yuma, Arizona.

Our product line-up includes a wide variety of conventional and organic fresh produce available year-round. In addition, our processing division, Boskovich Fresh Cut, provides a diverse line of retail and foodservice items.

Over the years, Boskovich Farms ha built a reputation based on quality, integrity and our ability to deliver the finest produce in North America. From planting through shipping, we monitor and oversee every one of our products and perform the job in-house. That’s why we’re an industry leader in things like green onions, radishes, cilantro and spinach.

After all, in the nine decades we’ve been in business, our customers have come to expect a certain level of quality from produce labeled Boskovich. We’re dedicated to making sure they get it.

Since being founded in 1980, Brothers Produce has become one of the most respected produce companies in the United States. Our family and team are recognized for integrity and knowledge, and we are passionate about our people and their dedication to excellence and service. We cover the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley, and all surrounding areas. We distribute a full line of fresh fruits, vegetables, specialty items, dairy and processed items to meet our customers needs. Through the years we have established ourselves as one of the largest produce distributors in the state of Texas.

Located in the heart of Chester County, Pennsylvania—the Mushroom Capital of the World—Buona Foods, Inc. was established on strong family principles. Rosemarie Ferranto, the daughter of Italian immigrants, grew up working on her family’s mushroom farm not far from Buona Foods’ present location. In 1972, Roro, as she is known to friends and family, began supplying local grocers and restaurateurs with mushrooms. Her love of people and her products enabled her business to grow steadily. Three years later, her husband Robert “Bear” Ferranto came on board, bringing 26 years of production management experience, and helped to expand the business in both size and scope. In the years that followed, their three children—Robert, Peter and Gale—also joined the company, each contributing talent and expertise that has helped Buona continue to grow into one of the most prominent mushroom companies in the region.

Calavo Growers, Inc. is an international consumer goods and farm products company. The company packages, and distributes avocados and other fruits, as well as their fresh prepared food to restaurants, stores, and individual customers worldwide. While the company is based in Santa Paula, California, avocado production is cultivated throughout the state of California, as well as Central and South America. Calavo Growers was established in 1924 as an agricultural cooperative and was instrumental in launching the California avocado industry. The company operates its business through three divisions including Fresh Products, Calavo Foods and Renaissance Food Group (RFG). The company has been listed on the America’s Best Small Company list by Forbes. The company was assessed as a great value stock to pick by Zacks Investment Research. Calavo Growers markets fresh avocados grown in California, Mexico, and Chile. Additionally, it distribute other fruit products such as tomatoes, pineapples and Hawaiian produced papayas. Operations in Mexico, pack and ship fresh avocados from their 50,000 sq. ft. packinghouse while a second 90,000 sq.ft. facility prepares and packages fresh avocado products such as guacamole. Their products are distributed throughout the U.S. to retailers and foodservice operations nationwide, as well as Canada, Europe and Asia.

Church Brothers Farms is a vertically-integrated family owned and operated company that produces a full line of fresh vegetables year round with an in-house farming/harvest program and state-of-the-art processing plant, True Leaf farms. We are a grower-owned processor, farming the majority of our raw product ourselves; adhering to industry-leading food safety and quality standards. The Church family has a legacy of service and innovation, we deliver produce with passion.

Classic Fruit’s primary focus is to grow/ship/market high quality, safe melons year-round. Classic Fruit was formed in 2006 when a group of dedicated, experienced individuals who had worked together within the import melon industry for over 25 years decided to create a superior year-round, vertically integrated melon grower/packer/shipper/marketing company focused on product quality and food safety. Classic’s commitment to quality and food safety begins when seeds are germinated and doesn’t end until each piece of our fruit arrives safely to the customer. Classic Fruit’s melons travel a highly regulated journey from germination in our greenhouses, to careful nurturing during growth, to proper handling during harvest and packing, until fruit reaches its ultimate destination, our customers. It’s what Classic’s customers have come to expect, consistent, quality, great tasting, safe melons.

En el 2012, la Compañía Coastal y sus negocios operativos, Coastal Sunbelt Produce, East Coast Fresh, and Cold Chain Logistics, establecieron una base para coordinar todas las donaciones. La misión de The Coastal Companies Foundation es “nutrir a nuestra comunidad” a través de la alimentación, educación, y una buena corporativa de ciudadanos. The Coastal Companies Foundation cumple su misión mediante la creación de asociaciones comunitarias,  patrocinando proyectos de servicio innovadores, e invirtiendo en la gente.

Cole Berry Farm is located in South Central Va, in Halifax County. We have been delivering Fresh Blackberries across Virginia for 30 years. Brothers Jeff and Joey Cole partner to grow and ship Blackberries and Concord Grapes. Blackberry season starts early June and continues into the first week of September, and the Grape season continues from the second week of August through the second week in September.

Custom Produce Sales home office is located in Parlier, California, right in the heart of the central valley. Built from the ground up, our new 200,000 sq. ft. facility including a 10,000 sq. ft. repacking room gives us the ability to provide private brand labeling, special packs, barcode lot identification, product split packs, tracking and the quality that is expected from our customers. We handle over 80 commodities in citrus, grapes, melons, tree fruit and vegetables. All conveniently located in a one stop shop. From our growers to our suppliers we focus on quality and consistency.

De propiedad familiar y operado por ellos mismos, D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. ha servido el área Metropolitana de Nueva York por más de 50 años, ofreciendo una línea completa de la mejor calidad de frutas y vegetales disponibles cada día de la semana. La compañía está localizada en un espacio de 75.000 pies cuadrados en el Hunts Point Terminal Market, ubicado en el Bronx. D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. se enorgullece de ofrecer a sus clientes la mejor calidad de frutas y verduras que se puedan encontrar en ningún otro lugar. Con una flota de 50 camiones para ofrecer todo lo que la industria de frutas y verduras tiene para ofrecer,  D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. esta aquí para resolver todas las necesidades de abastecimiento de frutas y verduras, y le ayuda a que su negocio crezca.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, beverages and snacks in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. We market our products worldwide under the DEL MONTE® brand, a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability since 1892.

In operation since 1969, Del Rey Avocado Company is a family-owned business located in Fallbrook, CA. Del Rey Avocado packs California avocados grown from San Diego to San Luis Obispo County. With over 40 years experience running a quality packing house operation, we continue to be both farmers at heart and in practice. The owners of Del Rey Avocado own acreage in San Diego County and intimately understand the concerns of the California Grower. Given our deep roots in this industry, Del Rey has a personal stake in every piece of advice we give to growers.

If it is high quality avocados you are looking for, Del Rey Avocado is here to deliver them. At present, Del Rey Avocado has a significant presence in the California Avocado marketplace, in both conventional and organic sales. We are able to provide fresh and delicious avocados year round through our International procurement team. This program allows us to sell avocados in season from Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia.

Dole Food Company’s worldwide team of growers, packers, processors, shippers and employees is committed to consistently providing safe, high-quality fresh fruit, vegetables, and food products, while protecting the environment in which its products are grown and processed. Dole’s dedication to quality is a commitment solidly backed by: comprehensive programs for food safety, scientific crop protection programs, stringent quality control measures, state-of-the-art production and transportation technologies, continuous improvement through research and innovation, and dedication to the safety of our employees, communities and the environment. Dole is committed to nutrition education to communicate to the public the health benefits of eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Dole is a founding member of the National 5 A Day for Better Health Program and is a leader in developing technology-based nutrition education programs for children.

Founded in 1980, The Garlic Company has been producing high quality, California garlic products for more than 30 years. The company began as a simple packing house, selling whole bulbs of garlic to the marketplace. Over time, the company has advanced from a basic packing house to a unique food manufacturing facility.

In addition to offering quality whole bulb garlic, the company also produces garlic in freshly peeled, diced, sliced, chopped, and minced forms. Concerning further, value added products, the company manufactures garlic in fresh/frozen pureed, shelf stable pureed, pickled, and juice forms. Its customer base is focused on the foodservice industry but also includes retail and industrial accounts.

The Garlic Company is strategically located in California’s San Joaquin Valley. The area is well known for not only a warm Mediterranean climate, but also rich, fertile soil. Both characteristics help to create the ideal conditions for growing garlic. Moreover, The Garlic Company’s vertically integrated structure also helps to ensure premium garlic. The company maintains its own seed program in Oregon, where each year, raw garlic bulbs are shipped to California, processed, and planted. By maintaining an “in house” seed program, The Garlic Company is in complete control of its raw material chain, ensuring not only consistent flavor but also complete traceability.

The type of seed variety grown is also very important. The Garlic Company grows a variety of seed called “California Late,” well known for producing a true and robust garlic flavor which distinguishes this variety from other domestically grown and imported varieties. Studies have proven that “California Late” not only has a solid structure but also a higher brix level, which directly contributes to producing an award-winning garlic flavor. It is one reason many respected chefs opt for the overall quality of “California Late” garlic.

The Garlic Company’s product line has grown dramatically over the years, but the keys to its success have remained constant: Providing quality garlic to our customers is foremost. But, just as important, we offer exceptional customer service and the comfort of working with a trusted, reliable partner.

Era 1943, dos años después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, y con más del 40% de la fuerza de trabajo sirviendo a nuestro país. Mientras que la familia Hardy había estado por mucho tiempo en el negocio de las frutas y verduras, John Hardie había comprado un solo camión de reparto desde la granja hacia el mercado, era un servicio muy necesario durante los tiempos de guerra en Dallas. Tres generaciones después, este simple servicio floreció, convirtiéndose en uno de los principales distribuidores en el suroeste. Hardie’s ahora tiene una flota de más de 100 camiones y 158.000 pies cuadrados de espacio de almacén refrigerado en todo el estado de Texas.

The tradition of family farming has been a part of our story since 1887. HMC Farms is much more than a business to us, it’s a way of life. We have spent generations adapting our growing and handling practices to reliably provide the simple pleasure of great tasting fruit. Our actions are measured in ways that ensure we protect the environment for future generations and the community in which we live and farm.

The core of HMC Farms is an extended family of agricultural and marketing experts… people who have grown up in the produce business, and those who have invested careers in learning everything there is to know about growing and delivering a better piece of fruit to people who enjoy fruit. Our management team, growing team, and marketing team work closely together with a single purpose: to reliably provide the best tasting tree fruit and grapes with consistent flavor every time.

Our commitment to great tasting fruit can only be assured with the complete control that is needed to properly handle the fruit after harvest. Our packing facilities are located within minutes of our orchards and vineyards. These food handling facilities employ the best practices, and are equipped with leading technology to efficiently deliver the highest quality product. To ensure that we protect our most valued resources — people, air, land, and water — HMC utilizes cutting edge ideas and technology. HMC is continually striving to improve our farms and facilities. It is our never-satisfied attitude that allows us to deliver on our promise of great tasting fruit.

For our company, Little Bear Produce, the goals of quality products and service are first and foremost. That’s why we take extra measures to ensure that you receive the freshest products. To accomplish this, each of our growers must conform to stringent quality standards. That’s why we employ seven field supervisors who make certain that all irrigation and fertilization measures are correct and that all safety requirements are upheld during chemical application. In addition, our supervisors also ensure that proper cultivation is performed at all times and that care is taken to ensure that our produce is handled carefully during each harvest.

Little Bear goes beyond merely transportation. We facilitate the entire process–from field to truck to warehouse- to reduce spoilage and inventory shrinkage. Our commitment to preserving the earth and the natural resources that sustain our food cycle by composting, recycling and managing our gardens according to sensible horticultural practices.

We owe our exceptional chain processes to the growers who bring their energy and knowledge into our fields each and every day. We consider them part of the Little Bear family and we always take care of family. That’s why we provide our employees with benefits such as health insurance and competitive pay and other benefits to provide the most stable working environment possible. Our commitment to both our clients and our employees is one of the main reasons why so many remain loyal to our brand and continue to enjoy working with us today.

Johnson’s Backyard Garden got its start in 2004 when Brenton Johnson transformed his East Austin backyard in the Holly Street neighborhood into a bountiful vegetable garden. Brenton used his experience slinging grilled cheese sandwiches at Grateful Dead shows and began selling his backyard bounty at the Austin Farmers’ Market downtown. This was the start of our farm!

In 2006, Brenton started a small CSA Program beginning with around 30 Austin families. The backyard garden eventually took over the front and side yards, too, leaving Brenton’s kids with little room to play.

In the summer of 2006, we purchased 20 acres just five miles east of downtown Austin on Hergotz Lane. Three years later, the entire 20 acres was full of vegetables and it was clear that we needed more land to keep up with Austin’s growing appetite for local and organic produce.

In the spring of 2010, with the help of our CSA members, we purchased land on River Road in Garfield, Texas, introducing us to what would become our home for years to come. Today, we farm on 186 acres, situated on the high bank of the Colorado River. We farm using only certified organic methods, and focus on producing a diverse variety of the highest quality vegetables, fruits and herbs. We grow over 200 different crops! You can enjoy our produce delivered straight to your home or neighborhood through our CSA program– you know it’s a good day when you see our hand-painted delivery van! You can also find JBG vegetables at many local restaurants, grocery stores, and local farmers’ markets. The crew of just over 100 men and women that make up the JBG team take serious pride in the quality of vegetables we produce and look forward to growing food for you and your family for years to come

Kern Ridge Growers is a year-round shipper of California carrots. Our history dates back to the early 70’s, when we started packing Cello carrots under our Kern Ridge label. Our ownership consists of six individuals who have a combined carrot experience of well over 100 years. Most of our carrots are grown in the rich, sandy loam soil near the mountain range at the southern end of the fertile San Joaquin Valley.

For 75 years, Lakeside has focused on delivering fresh, flavorful produce to families across North America. We’re passionate about great quality greens, supported by our commitment to service excellence, food safety, quality assurance, consistency and sustainability. Today, Lakeside has greenhouses and facilities spanning across North America including Leamington Ontario; Taylor, Michigan; and McAllen, Texas. We are always pushing boundaries, taking on challenges, and striving to revolutionize the produce industry. Our promise is to deliver the best in everything we do. From our family to yours, thank you for letting us share your table.

With deep roots and over 57 years of history in the produce industry, Tom Lange Company is poised for continued growth as we simplify fresh around the globe. We complete the entire production, distribution, and logistics circle when it comes to produce. As one of the longest standing employee-owned companies in the industry, we’ve nurtured solid relationships all over the world with growers and shippers, as well as our customers – many of whom have been with us since we were just sprouts ourselves.

Como el mayor productor en el campo del tomate, nos encanta que el fruto de nuestro trabajo sea parte de la vida diaria de tantas personas. Somos una familia de agricultores conscientes del valor de la tierra, somos expertos en el cultivo del tomate, y en el fresco entusiasmo apasionado por ofrecer lo mejor de la naturaleza. Nuestro gol en Lipman es ser la fuente de tomates y vegetales frescos en la que Norte América confíe. Usando granjas localizadas estratégicamente y una red de empaque y distribución sin fallas, en (Lipman Logistics), hemos creado la solución más fresca. Desde la semilla hasta la distribución, Lipman le acompaña en cada paso del camino. De arriba hacia abajo, nos enorgullecemos de nuestra capacidad para ofrecer frutas y verduras frescas todo el año, asegurándonos de que sus  necesidades y los requerimientos de sus clientes siempre se cumplan.

Little Wild Things City Farm produces soil­-grown microgreens, shoots, and edible flowers on less than one­-quarter acre in the heart of Washington, D.C. We believe that environmentally sustainable, commercially viable farming is possible in urban landscapes—and we’re proving it. As a first generation farm, we combine the best of time­-honored sustainable growing techniques with new innovations and a disciplined business focus to achieve high yields from our very small growing spaces. We seek to develop relationships with customers who share our values to create a transformative impact on our local food system.

Founded in 1939, Mann Packing is an industry leading, third-generation supplier of premium fresh vegetables. Headquartered in Salinas, California, Mann’s is one of the largest suppliers of western vegetables, Broccolini® and sugar snap peas in North America. In 2018, Mann’s was acquired by Del Monte Fresh Produce. Today, operating as the Del Monte Fresh Produce vegetable division, Mann’s continues to lead the way in product innovation. Mann’s is consistently vigilant in food safety, employee wellness and quality assurance, making for one of the most trusted brands in the industry.

Mission Produce was founded in 1983 and has since grown to become a global entity in the avocado industry. Mission Produce is the largest packer, shipper, and exporter of fresh avocados in the world. We pride ourselves on our freshness with our hydro-cooling systems and our innovative RIPE rooms. We have distribution centers all across the nation that ensure the highest quality and the freshest fruit to our customers. We take pride in our safety and quality by having the most up to date safety guidelines, and by implementing many new quality control regulations with our growers such as the GAP certifications. As the leader in this industry, we are always finding innovative ways to improve.

Monterey Mushrooms is proud to provide fresh, locally grown mushrooms to your favorite grocery stores, restaurants, food manufacturers and institutions nationwide. Founded in 1971, Monterey Mushrooms became a family-owned business when the company was purchased by Shah Kazemi who began as an employee himself. Today, our 4,000 U.S. employees are proud to grow more than 200 million pounds of fresh mushrooms every year. Year-round, we produce, package and distribute our fresh mushrooms from 10 Monterey Mushrooms farms located across North America. Our mushrooms are grown, on a farm near you, in California, Texas, Illinois, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Mexico. In the world of fresh produce production, mushrooms are a hearty, humble staple you can always rely on as a healthy option.

Norfolk Banana and Produce is a full line fruit and vegetable supplier, specializing in tropical fruits. Please contact us for all of you produce needs. We service a large area of customers, spanning from New York to Georgia. Delivering 30 loads of produce weekly. We are also a for hire transportation company. Offering full load and LTL services.

Headquartered in Castroville, California, Ocean Mist Farms is the largest grower of fresh artichokes in the United States. Farming year-round in three ideal California growing regions: Castroville, Oxnard and Coachella – plus Baja, California – each area is known for fertile ground and productive micro climates. Castroville is, in fact, known as “The Artichoke Capital of the World” and is the original home of the annual Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival.

In addition to artichokes, Ocean Mist Farms grows a full line of premium, fresh vegetables year-round in multiple growing regions throughout California (Castroville, Huron, Oxnard, Coachella and Imperial Valley), Arizona (Yuma), and Mexico.

Our fresh produce is grown using both organic and conventional methods and can be found in fine grocery stores in either the Ocean Mist Organic or Ocean Mist Farms brand.

Potandon Produce is the largest marketer of fresh tablestock potatoes in the nation and also a leading marketer of fresh onions.  From the company headquarters in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Potandon manages a nationwide network of growing and packing operations in every major shipping area, offering a continuous 52-week supply for fresh market channels.

Durante 25 años PRO*ACT, y nuestra red de más de 70 Centros de Distribución en los Estados Unidos y Canadá  hemos invertido en proyectos y organizaciones, para encontrar la manera de fortalecer a las comunidades que servimos en Norte América. PRO*ACT, y nuestras compañías afiliadas despachamos mucho más que frutas y verduras frescas cada día, también ofrecemos un cambio significativo.

En 1996, la Alianza de Frutas y Verduras fue la pionera en representar a los clientes principales de la comunidad de agricultores/suplidores, dando acceso a la mejor calidad de frutas y verduras frescas bajo contratos que aseguraban su abastecimiento  mientras que manejaban los costos y riesgos. Hoy en día PA se especializa en proveer frutas y verduras frescas procurando y distribuyendo servicios a clientes en el servicio de alimentos en Norte América, el Caribe, y mucho más. PA maneja una alianza de 50+ propietarios independientes especializados en la distribución de frutas y verduras frescas, en combinación  con una venta de productos de más de $4 billones anualmente. Cada distribuidor calificado se compromete a un acuerdo completo con la distribución auditada, las compras, y los programas de manejo por categoría, todo esto diseñado para el éxito del cliente.

La Asociación de Mercadeo de Frutas y Verduras (PMA) es la asociación líder que representa a las compañías de cada segmento de las frutas y verduras y a la cadena de abastecimiento de flores. PMA ayuda al crecimiento de sus miembros proveyéndoles conexiones para expandir sus oportunidades de negocios e incrementar las ventas y el consumo. Para mayor información, visite www.pma.com.

PROSOURCE Inc. is a grower owned and operated sales and marketing company based in Hailey, Idaho. In 2010, PROSURCE Inc., was founded to more effectively and directly market the crops of our growers and to provide a consistent supply chain and customer service experience to our customers. PROSOURCE Inc., currently services a wide range customer base comprised of foodservice, retail, wholesale and broad line customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America.

Pure Flavor® is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Pure Flavor® is committed to supporting healthier lifestyles by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables that meet our exceptional quality standards. Remaining a humble, trusted and progressive company that treats our growers, employees and customers as valued partners in our sustainable growth.

Ippolito International is a second-generation farming company offering year-round supplies of premium quality Queen Victoria and Coast King brand vegetables. We are North America’s largest supplier of fresh Brussels sprouts and also offer a full line of mainstream produce items and extensive array of mixed and specialty vegetables.

We pride ourselves on delivering ‘large company’ volumes and services while purposely giving our customers a ‘small company’ customer service experience. In all that we do, there is one word we want to define our business, and that is QUALITY. When it comes to our products, the way we ensure quality is to control virtually every aspect of the produce that goes into each carton we sell.

Our highly-involved management team is committed to ensuring our customers enjoy safe, fresh quality produce with every shipment. Not to mention, our food safety employees are among the most experienced and highly trained in the industry. But our quality doesn’t stop there. We want every customer’s experience with Ippolito International to be top notch as well. That’s why we make sure that our harvesting and sales teams communicate constantly throughout the day on crop status and yield reports so that our customers receive the up-to-the-minute information they need to make smart buying decisions.

Furthermore, our quality control department and cooler are only steps away so that every member of our team can see the product coming in our doors. It is this unique synergy and structure between all of our departments that has made Ippolito International what we are today. So while we can boast about our size, we’d rather focus on how important it is to us that our customers receive good, old-fashioned service and great quality products with every order.

A Family of Families. The family-owned and operated farms that sell fruit under the Rainier label have been honing their craft for generations. Long before Rainier Fruit grew to one of the largest suppliers of apples, cherries, pears, and blueberries in the United States, we were simply chasing the American dream of many pioneers. Many of our ranches are now being managed by the fourth, fifth, or even sixth generation. It’s hard to believe that some of our land was being farmed before Washington State was admitted to the Union!

Though not all of us qualify as blood relations, we are most certainly family by association – connected by a common philosophy. We are fueled by a united effort to grow, pack, and ship the best, most flavorful fruit. We know that working together helps us all succeed. And like most families, our bond often extends past the workday – we vacation together, lend a hand or a hammer when it’s needed, and support each others’ families in the community.

One could say the American Dream has become a reality for us.

In the early 1920’s, the late Walter and Ernestine Rawl started a local small crop farm known as the Walter P. Rawl Farm.  Over the years the business evolved into a larger farm selling greens and specialty vegetables and became known as Walter P. Rawl and Sons. Today Walter P. Rawl & Sons continues to operate as a “family farm” with nine family members still working in the business along with an additional 400 employees. To see that the business thrives for future generations, Walter P. Rawl & Sons puts innovation and sustainability at the forefront of business while also giving back to the industry and continuing to live by the company motto “Our Business is Growing®.”

Since 1996, SIGMA SALES has specialized in the procurement and distribution of premier produce. With a sterling reputation for personal service and reliability, we help both retail and foodservice customers remain on top of their game.

We deliver six sourcing solutions for busy produce receivers, including:

1. Seamless supply of more than 20 of your best-selling SKUs from multiple growing areas
2. Reliable delivery from three locations, on spec and to the highest standards
3. Superior food safety, sustainability and social responsibility record (Primus Labs Platinum Members)
4. Custom consolidation, repacking and other special programs
5. One-stop resource for retail, foodservice and wholesale operations
6. Expert company principals with 35+ years’ produce experience help grow your business.

In short, our programs add value – not cost – to your supply chain.

Southern Specialties is a grower, importer, processor and shipper of a variety of specialty products grown in Central America, South America, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. The company distributes from its Pompano Beach, Florida headquarters, and facilities in McAllen, Texas and San Luis, Arizona.

At Stauffer Huling Farms we provide a locally-grown produce program built on the platform of grower sustainability. We’re partnered transparently with growers throughout the country working together from seed to post-harvest assuring our customers receive professionally cooled and packed high quality produce. With high emphasis on food safety and product traceability, all of our farms are food safety certified and barcode-traceable capable. All of this to ensure safe and successful handling from harvest to distribution. Here at Stauffer Huling Farms we’re changing the way we do produce for generations to come.

Sunkist Growers is a citrus marketing cooperative, founded in 1893, which is owned by and operated for thousands of family farmers growing citrus in California and Arizona.

Sysco es el líder global en ventas, mercadeo, y distribución de productos alimenticios para restaurantes, facilidades educativas y del cuidado de la salud, establecimientos de alojamiento, y otros clientes que preparan comida fuera de casa. Sus productos también incluyen equipo y artículos para industrias alimenticias y de hospedaje. La compañía maneja 196 facilidades de distribución sirviendo aproximadamente a 425.000 clientes.

FreshPoint es el distribuidor de frutas y verduras frescas más grande de los Estados Unidos de Norte América.  Con su inigualable calidad de frutas y verduras frescas, su experiencia y conocimientos, FreshPoint provee a los chefs de hoy en día con los ingredientes necesarios para crear el éxito culinario del mañana. Pero FreshPoint es mucho más que sólo frutas y verduras frescas, es toda una comunidad dedicada a nuestros clientes. Con nuestra pasión y entusiasmo, FreshPoint continuará siendo el líder de la industria como distribuidor prominente de frutas y vegetales en Norte América.

Tanimura & Antle is an industry leader whose commitment to premium quality produce has remained strong since it’s beginning in 1982. The Tanimura & Antle families combined their collective years of experience and knowledge to establish a produce company unrivaled in its quality products, innovation and dedication. Today, Tanimura & Antle farms over 36,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh produce throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Taylor Farms’ high quality salads and vegetables begin with high-quality farming families. Since the beginning we’ve partnered with over 100 family growers across the country; several have been farming in the Salinas Valley since the early 1920’s. Many say farmers were America’s first environmentalists. This continues to be true today. The land is our growers’ livelihood. They are committed to using sustainable farming practices to grow the finest quality vegetables and preserve their land in order to pass onto the next generation of farmers.

Our story began in the Salinas Valley, affectionately called America’s Salad Bowl. It was here, where Bruce Taylor followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and became the third generation to work in the fresh produce business. In 1995, Bruce and several partners founded Taylor Fresh Foods. A new company with a new vision was born – to be North America’s favorite maker of salads and healthy fresh foods. Our 10,000 employees, who include our 2,000 person Salinas-based Retail Team, care about the quality and name that is on our products. It is through their hard work that we are able to deliver the best quality products to local grocery stores daily. Our success would not be possible without our dedicated team and we are grateful to have each one as part of our Taylor Farms Family.

Community involvement has been part of Taylor Farms since day one. We run and walk for causes we believe in, we give bikes and backpacks to kids, we sponsor local coaches, we award scholarships, and we make our neighborhoods, parks, and schools better. Giving back to our local communities is our passion. We are thankful and proud of our success, but the most inspiring part for our Taylor Farms Family is sharing our success with our community.

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) was created in 1942 by a group of industry leaders who shared a vision to expand the Texas produce industry. These industry pioneers understood that by working together they would be able to reap greater benefits, thus TIPA was formed to represent the business, economic, and political interests of Texas-grown fruits and vegetables.  In 2012, in response to the rapidly evolving needs of its members, TIPA’s mission was further expanded to address the issues and opportunities surrounding the importation and marketing of foreign grown produce that was being shipped through Texas ports.

Torrey Farms Inc. is a local family farm operation based in Elba, New York.  There are currently 10 family members actively involved in the farming operations. Family members involved today include members of both the 11th and 12th generations of the Torrey family to farm in this country. We control all aspects in the growing and selling of our produce, from seed to shelf. We handle all of the planting and field operations, harvesting, packing, marketing and transportation for all of the items that we ship. We farm over 12,000 acres across five counties in Western New York.  Today, the 11th generation family members include three siblings; brothers John and Mark who oversee the growing, field operations, harvesting and packing operations for all commodities and their sister, Maureen, who handles all of the sales and marketing, financial, and human resource aspects of the business. Mark’s children, Molly, Travis, Shannon, Jordyn, Lucas, Jed and Maxwell are part of the 12th generation family members involved in the farming operations in various roles today.  

Strong business partnerships and many long time customers have helped us grow our business and expand our market base. Staying true to our roots and always honoring our founding principle that ‘Our Word is Our Bond’ has been key to our farming operation’s success. Although our business has evolved over the years, farming is a tradition for our family and many of our employees and we take great pride in growing the highest quality, freshest local produce possible year after year. 

Turek Farms is a family owned operation. We are growers and shippers of fresh market vegetables.

Our mission is to exceed our customers expectations in quality and service. We are committed to continuous improvement in ourselves, systems, products, and services. We strive to build long-term relationships with our clients based on a few key values such as trust and delivering quality products. We maintain positive relationships within our community, neighbors, and our environment. We improve resource utilization and waste reduction through a state of the art Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.

Households and restaurants all over the Eastern United States use our produce. We take our food safety responsibilities very seriously.

Strategies we use at Turek Farms:

• Hand picked produce quickly brought in from fields
• Forced air/Hydrocooling of vegetables to rapidly bring down the temperature
• In-field inspections of produce to ensure only quality product is packed and shipped
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with some crop protectant use as needed
• Third party auditing to ensure our food safety program is effective

We work with Cornell University and Primus Labs to implement the latest advances in biological control to reduce pesticide use in our fields. This produces a cleaner product for you and a healthier environment for all of us.

Village Farms is one of the largest producers of premium quality greenhouse tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in North America. Village Farms vegetables are grown hydroponically (without the use of soil) in a glass enclosed high technology environment using sophisticated computer systems to control irrigation, fertilizers, carbon dioxide, light, temperature, ventilation, humidity and other climatic factors. Village Farms’ greenhouse vegetables are produced by plants that have been selected for their taste, quality and other characteristics and are not genetically modified.

The Company operates an industry leading sales, distribution and marketing organization. In particular, the Company’s strategy focuses on forging strong customer relationships by servicing retailers on a year-round basis, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety. Village Farms owns and operates seven greenhouse facilities in British Columbia and Texas. These regions support a vibrant greenhouse industry due to their superior growing conditions, in terms of light and temperature, when compared to other regions of North America. In addition, Village Farms markets, provides technical support, and logistics services for over 200 acres of greenhouse production throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

The seeds of our success go all the way back to 1900, when Harris Wishnatzki immigrated to New York City from Russia.  He began selling produce from a pushcart, which soon led to starting a wholesale business in 1922.  Eventually the family became involved in produce buying in Central Florida and made their way down south. Over 90 years later, Wish Farms has continually evolved its operations through innovative procedures and strategic partnerships with its growers. In 2010, the company launched its consumer brand, Wish Farms featuring Misty, the garden pixie. Nationally recognized for quality and innovation, Wish Farms grows both conventional and organic varieties and is a year round supplier of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Wish Farms utilizes How’s My Picking?, a patented tool for traceability to ensure quality by tying consumer feedback to specific information from each day’s harvest. Third generation family-owner, Gary Wishnatzki, takes great pride in continuing his family’s legacy while uploading the company’ core values of quality, integrity and responsiveness.

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager guiding individuals, financial professionals, and institutions in building better financial futures. Our mission is to help people achieve financial security and opportunity. We partner with nonprofits, start-ups, corporations and our employees to create impact, whether in our own communities or on a global scale.

Planning for the future is difficult when you’re worried about today. To create a path to financial security, our corporate grants provide low-income people with skills training and access to better job opportunities and savings tools. We’ve made a $50 million commitment to help millions of people living on low-to-moderate incomes build emergency savings. Combining our employees’ talent and skills with up-and-coming social change organizations, our collective efforts take on a catalytic effect, reaching even more people in need.

Throughout the year, BlackRock amplifies employees’ efforts to positively contribute to their local communities. Our 23 BlackRock Gives committees award local nonprofits, nominated by their colleagues, with funding twice per year. Employees participate in office-wide efforts such as crowd-mapping to aid emergency response workers, packing meals at local food pantries and mentoring underserved youth. We support causes our employees care about, which includes matching up to $5,000 in donations or volunteer hours each year.

The Glassell Foundation is the family foundation of the late philanthropist and oilman Alfred Glassell Jr., who left behind a distinguished reputation as a civic leader and humanitarian. Throughout his life, Alfred Glassell dedicated his time and resources to institutions like the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Symphony Society, Society for Performing Arts, Houston Ballet Foundation, Houston Chamber of Commerce, Texas Children’s Hospital, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, among many others.

El Centro de Cáncer MD Anderson de la Universidad de Texas es uno de los centros más reconocidos a nivel mundial por su dedicación al cuidado exclusivo de pacientes con cáncer, su investigación, educación y prevención. La misión del Centro de Cáncer MD Anderson de la Universidad de Texas es eliminar el cáncer en Texas, en la nación, y en el mundo entero a través de programas  excepcionales  que integran el cuidado del paciente, con la investigación y prevención del cáncer, educando a estudiantes de pre- y post-grado, principiantes, profesionales, empleados, y el público en general.

Founded in 2006 by Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, The Rees-Jones Foundation is a private foundation that works with non-profit organizations, primarily in North Texas, to serve others and improve their quality of life and life circumstances in tangible ways.

The Foundation works to defend the welfare of children suffering from abuse or neglect, afford relief to those facing mental health challenges, provide youth with opportunities for enrichment and character development, encourage healthy families and communities, enhance the lives of children, youth, and families dealing with disabilities, and promote the humane treatment of companion animals.

Shipt es un servicio de entrega de comestibles bajo demanda que brinda acceso directo a miles de artículos/víveres a través de una aplicación móvil. Los clientes seleccionan artículos comestibles específicos y eligen una ventana de entrega a través de la aplicación. Shipt despliega a un vendedor capacitado en una tienda de comestibles local para elegir en su mano cada artículo y entregar el pedido en la puerta del cliente dentro de una ventana de entrega programada,  tan rápido como una hora después de que la orden se ha puesto.