Our Partners

Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores LLC is the leading operator of extreme value stores in California and the Southwestern United States.  99 Cents currently operates 386 stores located in California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada.  99 Cents Only Stores LLC offers a broad assortment of name brand and other attractively priced merchandise and compelling seasonal product offerings.  =

Amerigroup offers real solutions that improve health care access and quality for our members, while proactively working to reduce the overall cost of care to taxpayers.

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.

The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) is the largest organization in the Washington metro area working to solve hunger and its companion problems: chronic undernutrition, heart disease, and obesity. By partnering with 444 community organizations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and delivering food directly into hard to reach areas, the CAFB is helping 540,000 people each year get access to good, healthy food. That’s 12% of our region’s mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, and grandparents.

The CATCH Global Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity founded in 2014. Our mission is to improve children’s health worldwide by developing, disseminating and sustaining the CATCH platform in collaboration with researchers at UTHealth. The Foundation links underserved schools and communities to the resources necessary to create and sustain healthy change for future generations.

The Cigna Foundation provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations with a focus on health equity and community health navigation. Our grants are true partnerships that bring nonprofit organizations together with knowledgeable Cigna professionals.

City Harvest is New York City’s largest food rescue organization, helping to feed the more than 1.2 million New Yorkers who are struggling to put meals on their tables. We will rescue 61 million pounds of food this year and deliver it, free of charge, to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, and other community partners across the five boroughs. Our programs help food-insecure New Yorkers access nutritious food that fits their needs and desires; increase partners’ capacity; and strengthen the local food system, building a path to a food-secure future for all New Yorkers. To learn more, visit CityHarvest.org

In 2012, The Coastal Companies and its operating businesses, Coastal Sunbelt Produce, East Coast Fresh, and Cold Chain Logistics, established a foundation to coordinate all giving. The mission of The Coastal Companies Foundation is to “nourish our community” through nutrition, education, and good corporate citizenship. The Coastal Companies Foundation accomplishes its mission by building community partnerships, sponsoring innovative service projects, and investing in people.

Family-owned and operated, D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. has served the New York Metropolitan area for over 50 years, offering a full line of the highest quality fruit and vegetable items available everyday of the week. The company is located in a 75,000-square ft. facility in the Hunts Point Terminal Market in the Bronx. D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. takes pride in offering its customers the highest quality produce that can be found anywhere. With a fleet of 50 trucks to deliver everything the fresh produce industry has to offer, D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. is here to solve all of your fresh produce supply needs and help your business grow.

DiMare Fresh is a provider of value-added distribution services in the form of repacking, ripening, consolidation and delivery of refrigerated food, specializing in produce and floral. We are proud of the DiMare name and reputation of integrity that was originally built as a tomato grower and repacker and is now expanded through our service and distribution network.

Feeding Texas’ mission is to lead a unified effort for a hunger-free Texas. We move millions of hungry Texans toward food security through a statewide network of food banks; strengthen the collective response to hunger through collaboration and scaling success; and lead the public conversation needed to solve hunger in Texas.

It was 1943, two years into World War II, and more than 40% of the labor force was serving our country. While the Hardie family had long been in the produce business, John Hardie purchased a single farm-to-market delivery truck to fill a much-needed service during wartime Dallas. Three generations later, this simple service has blossomed into one of the premier fresh food distributors in the southwest. Hardie’s has grown to a fleet of more than 100 trucks and 158,000 square feet of refrigerated warehouse space across the state of Texas.

The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida was opened in 1983. Formerly known as the Lee County Food Cooperative, the Harry Chapin Food Bank has served as the only Feeding America food bank in Southwest Florida. We’ve partnered with more than 150 agencies that provide direct services to those in need, including church food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, disaster relief agencies and more. Today, the food bank provides food for more than 28,000 individuals each week. In fiscal year 2015-2016, the Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed 20.6 million pounds of food, provided 17 million meals, and turned every $1 into $8 worth of food for those in need.

H-E-B is a privately-owned retailer operating more than 370 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2015. Today, H-E-B employs more than 87,000 Partners in Texas and 9,000 Partners in Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities.

The Houston Food Bank is the largest food bank in the U.S. in both physical size and food distribution. Last year, the Food Bank provided 74 million nutritious meals to 800,000 individuals through a network of 600 partner charities in southeast Texas.

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation supports initiatives that create communities free of hunger and waste.

As America’s largest field tomato grower, we love that the fruits of our labor are a part of so many people’s daily lives. We’re Earth-conscious family farmers, tomato experts, freshness freaks with a passion to deliver the very best of nature. At Lipman, it’s our goal to be North America’s dependable source of fresh tomatoes and vegetables. Using strategically located farms and a seamless packing and distribution network (Lipman Logistics), we create the freshest solutions. From seed to delivery, Lipman is with you every step of the way. Top down, we take pride in our ability to deliver fresh produce year-round, ensuring that your needs – and your customer’s demands – are always met.

The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living is building a brighter future by inspiring healthier lives. We advance health and healthy living for children and families through cutting-edge research, innovative community-based programs, and dissemination of evidence-based practices.

Based at the Austin Regional Campus of The University of Texas School of Public Health, we work with educators, community groups, policy makers, and all those who shape a child’s world. Our research generates international attention, yet we don’t stop there.

The Dell Center is a leader because we put that research into action. Our programs are changing lives, impacting communities from the middle of Texas to the heart of Uruguay. Our successes are growing. And already growing up.

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.

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked nonprofit relief organization serving 13 counties. Each day, the North Texas Food Bank provides access to 170,000 meals for hungry children, seniors and families through a network of more than 1,000 programs and more than 200 Partner Agencies. In fiscal year 2015, NTFB provided access to some 63 million meals. NTFB is a member of Feeding America, a national hunger relief organization.  

Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is the only national organization dedicated to helping consumers live happier, healthy lives by eating more fruits and vegetables, including fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice, every single day.

Since 1991, PBH has invested decades into developing trended insights on attitudes toward all forms of fruit and vegetable consumption, in addition to campaigns and partnerships with government, food industry stakeholders, health professionals and other thought leaders to collaborate, facilitate and advocate for increased intake. Campaigns included first, the 5-A-Day program, and then, the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters public health initiative. While five fruits and vegetables each day is great advice, and more will always matter, PBH’s new behavior-based call-to-action is Have A Plant®. Rooted in behavioral science, PBH’s transformative Have A Plant® Movement is an invitation that will inspire people with compelling reasons to believe in the powerful role fruits and vegetables can play to create happy, healthy and active lives.

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is the leading trade association representing companies from every segment of the global produce and floral supply chain. PMA helps members grow by providing connections that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. For more information, visit www.pma.com.

The Produce Moms educates consumers on how to select, store & serve fresh produce through various platforms, including an online recipe directory, blog posts, Produce Mom Picks® initiative in grocery stores, social media, partnerships with fruit and vegetable suppliers, and television appearances.

ReFED is a multi-stakeholder nonprofit, powered by an influential network of the nation’s leading business, nonprofit, foundation, and government leaders committed to reducing U.S. food waste. ReFED takes a data-driven approach to move the food system from acting on instinct to insights to solve our national food waste problem. Solutions already exist to cut food waste by 20% nationwide. ReFED has identified 27 of the best opportunities through the Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste, a first-of-its-kind economic analysis, making it easier for stakeholders across the food supply chain to meet the national 50% reduction goal by 2030. The ReFED Roadmaprevolutionized the way the industry looks at food waste — looking beyond challenges and identifying concrete opportunities to save money and resources, feed people, and create jobs. ReFED’s continued efforts include promoting date label standardization through a multi-stakeholder initiative; collecting data and generating insights on the innovation taking place to reduce food waste; and centralizing food waste policies at the state and Federal level. These tools help businesses, nonprofits, government, and investors put the most impactful solutions to reduce food waste into action.

Robin Hood is New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization. For over 30 years, we’ve been finding, fueling and creating the most impactful and scalable solutions to lift families out of poverty in New York City. We partner with over 250 nonprofits to support food, housing, education, legal services, workforce development, and more to New Yorkers living in poverty across all five boroughs.

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 is the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. The company operates 196 distribution facilities serving approximately 425,000 customers.

FreshPoint is North America’s largest exclusively owned produce distributor. With unmatched fresh produce, knowledge and experience, FreshPoint provides today’s chefs with the ingredients to create tomorrow’s culinary success. FreshPoint is more than just fresh produce, it is a community dedicated to our customers.

Supporting communities through giving has always been a cornerstone of Target’s business and a belief that guides so many of Target’s decisions. Each year, Target has given 5 percent of its profit to communities, which adds up to more than $4 million each week.

AgriLife Extension delivers research-based educational programs and solutions for all Texans. With a vast network of 250 county Extension offices and some 900 professional educators, the expertise provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is available to every resident in every Texas county.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, over 265 million customers and members visit approximately 11,500 stores under 56 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2020 revenue of $524 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity.

Together, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation generally provide more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind to support programs that align with our philanthropic priorities. We focus on areas where we can do the most good – combining the unique strengths of the business alongside our philanthropy. Our ability to draw on Walmart business strengths, providing more than just funding, helps our philanthropy to deliver greater societal impact. Today, Walmart.org, through the combined philanthropic efforts of both Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, creates opportunities for people to live better every day.

Founded in 1925, Winn-Dixie grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies serve communities throughout five southeastern states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers, which is one of the largest supermarket chains based in the Southeast. For more information, please visit www.winndixie.com and www.segrocers.com.

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.

Avocados from Mexico are fresh, delicious, authentic, and available all year-around. Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), formed for the purpose of advertising, promotion, public relations and research for all stakeholders of Avocados From Mexico. Under agreements, MHAIA and the Mexican Avocado Producers & Packers (APEAM A.C.) have combined resources to fund and manage AFM, with the intent to provide a focused, highly-effective, and efficient marketing program in the United States. AFM is headquartered in Irving, TX.

B&W Quality Growers is the world’s largest grower of distinctive baby leaves^®, including green watercress, our exclusive wild red watercress, and wild roquette arugula. Almost 150 years of experience with these highly perishable and highly prized baby leaves helps ensure unsurpassed quality and consistent supply, delivered with world-class customer service.

We grow, pack, ship, and market our premium quality leaves to retail, wholesale, foodservice, and specialty customers across North America and Europe. The distinctive flavor profiles of our delicious baby leaves enjoy broad culinary and ethnic followings.

B&W baby leaves are available year-round from seasonal farms spanning eight states, are food safety compliant, and naturally packed for maximum freshness.

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.

For three generations the Braga family has been a constant in the agricultural industry, farming from the Salinas Valley to Yuma, Arizona. Well-known by shippers, processors, and now retailers, our name is synonymous with high quality organic and conventional fresh vegetables.

A vertically integrated company, we continue to mix innovation with tradition to grow and ship fresh vegetables worldwide. With 20 years of expanding our certified organic program and meeting the highest food safety standards, we are bringing our expertise, authenticity and standard of integrity to the retail market through Braga Fresh Family Farms.

Learn more about our labels, Josie’s Organics, Braga Farms, and Golden State, and explore our extensive product line.

BrightFarms is an American indoor farming company headquartered in Irvington, New York. It grows and supplies local, non-GMO, pesticide-free, and fresh salad greens to supermarkets. The produce is grown in computer-controlled hydroponic greenhouses.

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.

If you love fresh fruit then you have come to the right place! We invite you to discover the power of apples, cherries, and pears. Chelan Fresh offers more than 20 varieties of superior quality fresh fruit, all delicately handpicked on family farms in North Central Washington. Chelan Fresh is proud to welcome Columbia Valley Fruit and Borton Fruit as part of our growing Chelan Fresh family of farmers.

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.

In 2012, The Coastal Companies and its operating businesses, Coastal Sunbelt Produce, East Coast Fresh, and Cold Chain Logistics, established a foundation to coordinate all giving. The mission of The Coastal Companies Foundation is to “nourish our community” through nutrition, education, and good corporate citizenship. The Coastal Companies Foundation accomplishes its mission by building community partnerships, sponsoring innovative service projects, and investing in people.

Crystal Valley Foods is a leading grower and importer of the highest-quality produce from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. A family operated company, we’re one of the largest importers and distributors of asparagus in the United States and the largest single importer of specialty vegetables from Guatemala.

Our extensive product line also includes baby vegetables, snow peas, sugar snap peas, English peas, French beans, berries, peppers, tomatoes and other specialty crops. With offices and facilities in Miami and Los Angeles (plus other convenient entry points), we distribute produce across the United States and Canada with high-quality service that creates lasting relationships with our customers.

At Crystal Valley, we are committed to minimizing the impact our business has on the environment as well as to supporting the health, wellness and everyday lives of our employees. It is important that we practice the best food safety standards to bring healthy, high-quality products in a responsible manner to the marketplace to help support future generations, as well as support the communities where we operate.

Family-owned and operated, D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. has served the New York Metropolitan area for over 50 years, offering a full line of the highest quality fruit and vegetable items available everyday of the week. The company is located in a 75,000-square ft. facility in the Hunts Point Terminal Market in the Bronx. D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. takes pride in offering its customers the highest quality produce that can be found anywhere. With a fleet of 50 trucks to deliver everything the fresh produce industry has to offer, D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. is here to solve all of your fresh produce supply needs and help your business grow.

Del Mar Packing is a family-owned business located in the Central Valley of California. Our company is proud to be a packer and shipper of premium quality apricots, melons, and almonds. We believe in giving our customers the highest quality produce year in and year out, starting with our delicious apricots in May and ending our produce season with melons. Almonds are handled year round with new crop almond season starting each August. Our employees work hard to harvest a successful crop. Del Mar Packing handles shelled almonds, fresh market apricots, cantaloupes, and honeydews.

Established in 1963, EarthFresh is an international produce company with operations in the US and Canada. EarthFresh specializes in supplying the Retail and Food Service industries with both conventional and organic potatoes, carrots, and onions.

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.

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.

The mission of Fifer Orchards it to grow and sell high quality produce, while preserving the environment, serving the community, and maintaining family values. Fifer Orchards continues the legacy of Charles Frederick Fifer and his vision. Fourth generation Fifers continue to grow a very diverse mix of high quality fresh fruits and vegetables including: asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, pumpkins, and so much more.

After 30 years in the fresh produce business, Walter Vasquez, Sr., realized that a tremendous need existed in South Florida, and together with his sons Walter Jr. and Jorge, opened Freedom Fresh in 2001. Together with a great team of employees, the Vasquez family has established Freedom Fresh as the premier fresh produce distributor in South Florida that has all the infrastructure of a national company, while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to respond quickly to local needs. The commitment and dedication of the Freedom Fresh team to quality and customer service are the principals we were founded on and what set us apart. This guiding value is what makes Freedom Fresh “Masters of Quality Produce.”

Being green goes beyond the color of our lettuce. Our modern, climate controlled greenhouse allows us to grow hydroponically indoors, which uses less water and less fertilizer. Located in Central Virginia, our lettuce is harvested and delivered to anywhere on the East Coast within 48 hours.

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.

The Giumarra Companies is a leading international network of fresh produce growers, distributors, and marketers that encompasses a world of freshness. Since its inception in 1922, the Giumarra group of companies has taken pride in a longstanding commitment and tradition of quality, service, and industry leadership to feed the world in a healthy way.

GR Fresh is focused on three specific sectors that have become the company’s pillars for success: production, distribution and transportation. Through these efforts, we’ve been firmly rooted in the fresh produce industry and stick by our firm beliefs in sustainability, social responsibility and excellence in safe food production. Thanks to our six decade-long presence in Mexico, we are ready to enter demanding domestic markets to develop partnerships that share our goals and vision.

Family-owned and headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway Farms traces its roots to a produce stand opened by the Grimm brothers. Today, Grimmway still follows the principles planted by founders Rod and Bob Grimm through our commitment to caring for customers and employees, honoring sustainable practices and preserving natural resources for generations to come.

It was 1943, two years into World War II, and more than 40% of the labor force was serving our country. While the Hardie family had long been in the produce business, John Hardie purchased a single farm-to-market delivery truck to fill a much-needed service during wartime Dallas. Three generations later, this simple service has blossomed into one of the premier fresh food distributors in the southwest. Hardie’s has grown to a fleet of more than 100 trucks and 158,000 square feet of refrigerated warehouse space across the state of Texas.

Henry Avocado Corporation was founded in 1925. As a year-round marketer, distributor and seasonal grower of fresh conventional and organic avocados from California, Mexico, Peru and Chile, avocados are always in season at Henry. All fresh avocados are marketed and distributed through the Henry Avocado Corporation sales offices and CustomRipe Avocado Company regional ripening centers.

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.

At Jerue Logistics Solutions (JLS), our goal is to be the premier provider of supply chain services for the food-service industry. We will serve you with integrity while providing you with innovative transportation solutions that exceed your expectations. Our staff has more than sixty years of experience working within the food industry. It is that experience and industry specific knowledge that helps us to tailor solutions which are both functional and efficient.

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.

Kitchen Pride is a leading supplier of fresh mushrooms. The Company operates from a state-of-the-art facility in Gonzales, Texas. Kitchen Pride specializes in high quality, white, brown, sliced and other specialty mushrooms and has assembled a world-class team with decades of growing and operations experience.

Known as “The Mushroom of Texas”, Kitchen Pride has been consistently producing fresh, locally-grown, premium quality mushrooms in a state of the art growing facility in Gonzales, Texas since 1988. By providing our customers and consumers education and information on the benefits of mushrooms, we set out to inspire you to cook mushrooms in ways you may never have imagined.

As Texans, we know that the heritage of Texas often centers around the family or community dinner table. And we are so happy that we get to contribute to that heritage!​

So choose only THE MUSHROOM OF TEXAS. Choose Kitchen Pride Mushrooms. Use them to make your meals both healthy and memorable.

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 Edinburg, 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.

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.

As America’s largest field tomato grower, we love that the fruits of our labor are a part of so many people’s daily lives. We’re Earth-conscious family farmers, tomato experts, freshness freaks with a passion to deliver the very best of nature. At Lipman, it’s our goal to be North America’s dependable source of fresh tomatoes and vegetables. Using strategically located farms and a seamless packing and distribution network (Lipman Logistics), we create the freshest solutions. From seed to delivery, Lipman is with you every step of the way. Top down, we take pride in our ability to deliver fresh produce year-round, ensuring that your needs – and your customer’s demands – are always met.

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.

Today, mushrooms are commercially produced in virtually every state. The Mushroom Council® plays an important role in the national promotion of those fresh mushrooms.

The Mushroom Council is composed of fresh market producers or importers who average more than 500,000 pounds of mushrooms produced or imported annually. The mushroom program is authorized by the Mushroom Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act of 1990 and is administered by the Mushroom Council under the supervision of the Agricultural Marketing Service. Research and promotion programs help to expand, maintain and develop markets for individual agricultural commodities in the United States and abroad. These industry programs are requested and funded by the industry groups that they serve.

Mountain View was founded in 1994 by three families who saw a need for innovation in the grower-shipper category of stone fruit in Central California. The faith and  resources put forth by these families have grown into one of the largest grower groups of fruit in the country. In 2017, Mountain View entered the citrus market and is now shipping mandarins, lemons and Meyer lemons. Our brands include Summeripe, Summertime Fresh, Summersweet Fresh for stone fruit; Rascals brand mandarins & Brilliant brand lemons and Meyer lemons.

The humble beginning of Natural Delights^® Medjool dates starts at the top of a lofty date palm. This whole, fresh fruit finds its natural sweetness from abundant sunshine—and not much else.

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.

Through common ownership of our family of companies, we grow, ship, and manage the production of fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the U.S. and Mexico. We specialize in creating dedicated supply chains that provide continuity of year-round supply as well as extraordinary customer service. We proudly serve the Retail, Wholesale and Foodservice fresh fruit and vegetable industry.

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.

More than a quarter century ago, Prime Time International began the journey of becoming the largest year-round grower, packer and shipper of premium quality colored peppers in the United States. Known primarily as “The Pepper People,” Prime Time has in recent years become a major supplier of sweet mini peppers and asparagus, in addition to a wide variety of seasonal produce items – from vine-ripened tomatoes and sweet corn to watermelons and green beans. Prime Time uses technologically-advanced farming practices throughout the US and Mexico, combined with the operation of state-of-the-art packing facilities, to ensure delivery of the safest and best-tasting produce in the marketplace.

For 25 years PRO*ACT, and our network of over 70 fresh food Distribution Centers across the United States and Canada have invested in projects and organizations, finding ways to strengthen the communities we serve across North America. PRO*ACT, and our member companies deliver more than just fresh produce every day – we are helping to deliver meaningful change.

Pro Citrus Network, headquartered in Visalia, California, was founded in 2004 by industry veterans Allan Dodge, Jacquie Ediger, and Hector Gonzalez. Our domestic and international family of growers, experienced sales and marketing staff, knowledge of the entire citrus supply chain, and ability to supply the right citrus at the right time ensures that customers’ citrus needs are met year-round.  We specialize in providing high quality fresh citrus to the retail and foodservice markets throughout North America as well as other countries around the globe, and strive to be the “go to company” in the fresh citrus category 365 days a year.

In 1996, Produce Alliance (PA) pioneered the representation of customers to the premier grower/shipper community, providing access to the highest quality fresh produce under contracts and assured supply while managing cost and risk. Today, PA specializes in providing fresh produce procurement and distribution services to food service clients across North America, the Caribbean, and beyond. PA manages an alliance of 50+ independently-owned specialty distributors of fresh products, with combined produce sales of over $4 billion annually. Each qualified distributor commits to full compliance with our audited distribution, purchasing, and category management programs designed for client success.

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is the leading trade association representing companies from every segment of the global produce and floral supply chain. PMA helps members grow by providing connections that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. For more information, visit 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.

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.

JV Smith Companies is dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious produce to our customers. We are constantly innovating with the trialing of new products, technologies and techniques to ensure the best quality product possible.

We believe in teamwork, compassion, and opportunity creating a passionate, loyal team that is proud to stand behind our products and services.

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.

Mastronardi Produce (SUNSET®) is the largest producer and distributor of greenhouse-grown produce in North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. In short, we’re trailblazers.

Grown with the strictest standards of quality, our sweet potatoes are nurtured throughout their development. From our micro-propagation and bedding houses to the packing line and all points between, we control the process that brings our customers the best product available. While most sweet potato packer/shippers offer one or two varieties to their commercial customers, Scott Farms offers six varieties, each with its own unique appearance and taste. Whether its orange or white flesh, red or white skin, or even Japanese, you can order anything you need from Scott Farms. Scott Farms uses a unique process of curing sweet potatoes in an environmentally controlled facility that yields a near field quality product for up to one year after harvest. The process of curing and storing more than 1.6 million bushels makes certain Scott Farms can offer a 12-month supply of the highest quality sweet potatoes on the market. Once they are ready for packing, the 50,000 sq. ft. packing facility springs into action sizing, grading, and packing at a rate of 60 cases per minute. Unmatched by any company in the industry, the process at Scott Farms is one to behold.

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. The company operates 196 distribution facilities serving approximately 425,000 customers.

FreshPoint is North America’s largest exclusively owned produce distributor. With unmatched fresh produce, knowledge and experience, FreshPoint provides today’s chefs with the ingredients to create tomorrow’s culinary success. FreshPoint is more than just fresh produce, it is a community dedicated to our customers.

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.

At yesapples.com, you’ll find everything you need to learn about our apple varieties, health, and nutritional benefits (they are CHOCK FULL of them), amazing apple recipes that range from soups, salads, to snacks, and you’ll meet our incredible team!

Established in 1975 by agricultural chemist William Webster Allen and based In Midland, Michigan, Allen Foundation, Inc. makes grants that benefit programs for human nutrition in the areas of health, education, training, and research.

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.

For more than 90 years, we have forged alliances with local nonprofit organizations to show our commitment to help build healthy communities. We want to continue to foster health improvements through these alliances so that together we can offer sustainable, measurable programs that strengthen and enrich our communities.

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support.

Members of the Boone family share a vision of what they would like the world to be. In 2007, Garrett and Cecilia Boone and their three adult children took a huge leap toward creating that world by starting The Boone Family Foundation.

Since then, The Boone Family Foundation has worked to be a resource for social justice. Its goal is to be an innovative funder that tries to promote and support organizations and programs that will make the community a fair and just place for all people. The foundation also works to challenge the status quo, shifting traditions and norms of the community that others may not want to see shifted. It’s had an impact, because it has brought issues to the light of day that haven’t previously been addressed.

In 2008, the foundation made its first grant to Parkland Health and Hospital System for $100,000 for the construction of a women and infant specialty hospital. As the foundation has grown, it has worked strategically to support organizations and causes that will lead to a greater world. The list of organizations it has given grants and gifts to includes The Family Place, Planned Parenthood, Dallas Women’s Foundation, Teach for America, Reading Partners, Teaching Trust and Klyde Warren Park.

As The Boone Family Foundation forges ahead, it will continue to seek lasting, long-term systems change by supporting organizations and causes that want to be change agents.

When we opened our doors 20 years ago, no one could have imagined what Community Health Choice would become. We began in 1997 with only a handful of employees who had a narrow mission: Improve the health of underserved children in Harris County by making health insurance more affordable. Two decades later, everything we do is still guided by a mission to open doors to better health in Southeast Texas.
We’re proud of all that we have accomplished in the name of this mission, and that’s why we’re celebrating the remarkable chance we’ve been given to serve our Members. We feel humbled and honored by the opportunity to continue the important work we’re doing for the next 20 years and beyond.

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, founded in 1934 and located at 23625 Holman Highway in Monterey, has grown and evolved in direct response to the changing healthcare needs of the people it serves.

It is a nonprofit healthcare provider with 258 licensed hospital beds and 28 skilled-nursing beds, delivering a continuum of care from birth to end of life, and every stage in between.

It serves the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding communities through locations including the main hospital, outpatient facilities, satellite laboratories, a mental health clinic, a short-term skilled nursing facility, Hospice of the Central Coast, and business offices. 

Established in 1947 by Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen, The Cullen Foundation has a history of giving generously to support cultural arts, education, health care and public service in Texas, primarily in the greater Houston area. Cullen Family members still take active roles as Directors of the Foundation continuing the legacy of giving initiated by Mr. and Mrs. Cullen during their lives.

The original gift from Mr. and Mrs. Cullen to establish the Foundation consisted of working interests in oil and gas properties. Over the ensuing years the working interests, later converted into royalty interests, were gradually depleted and the residual holdings were disposed of in 2000. As the Foundation reduced its dependence on oil and gas income, its portfolio of marketable securities and other investments began to grow. As of December 31, 2017 the portfolio had a market value of $320 million. The list of organizations receiving grants from the Foundation is long and diverse, covering a wide range of needs. The Foundation has distributed over $500 million in grants since inception.

The $500 million in grants since inception includes over $44 million in grants made to fund three Cullen trusts in the 1970’s. Each trust has an independent board of trustees dedicated to a single purpose and continues to award grants of their own each year. The trusts are The Cullen Trust for Health Care, The Cullen Trust for Higher Education and The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts.

Since 1929, our sole purpose has been to help donors create charitable funds that reflect their interests and provide nonprofits with resources they need to serve the community. We act as a keystone – a link between donors and the community and causes they care about.

Our mission is to serve as a resource, leader and catalyst for philanthropy by providing donors with flexible means of making gifts to charitable causes that enhance our community.

Founded in 1942, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) is a multifaceted organization that occupies a unique place in the world of philanthropy. By mobilizing and leveraging the powerful voice and creative talents of the entertainment industry, as well as cultivating the support of organizations (public and private) and philanthropists committed to social responsibility, EIF builds awareness and raises funds, developing and enhancing programs on the local, national and global level that facilitate positive social change.

We scour the world in search of ingredients worthy of carrying the Good Foods name. We meet with the farmers. We visit their fields. We do whatever it takes to ensure we’re sourcing only the highest-quality ingredients grown by individuals with standards equal to our own. It’s a process that takes patience and passion. And as luck would have it, we have plenty of both.

Givewith is committed to driving more funding, awareness, and data to nonprofit organizations addressing society’s most pressing challenges, while at the same time helping brands make the most of their corporate social responsibility. Through our innovative social impact platform, we are bringing together best in class nonprofits and the world’s leading corporate brands to unlock new sources of funding to support high-impact nonprofit projects that lead to real results for people and communities.

The Greater Houston Community Foundation is dedicated to expanding philanthropic impact with our donors. We support our donors with their philanthropy in a variety of ways — including custom solutions for even their most complex needs. We can work with donors to determine the best ways to donate complex assets such as land, businesses, and other types of property. We are a convener for leading philanthropists with a variety of programs and events based on donor interest. And our team serves as ongoing advisors and provides access to knowledge resources, research, and a peer network of donors with similar interests.

The Greater Houston Community Foundation understands the important issues and needs in the community. We are a hub for the local giving community: connecting Houston’s leading donors to an extensive network of nonprofits and innovative solutions for the social sector. We actively convene donors to collaborate and share ideas on philanthropy through a variety of educational and social events throughout the year, including panel discussions and lectures. Together with leading donors, we have created the following platforms for high engagement philanthropy.

Since 1973, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has been a champion of thriving communities and a catalyst for change through local philanthropic engagement, effective community investment, and civic leadership.

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.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

For more than 75 years, The Moody Foundation has funded projects and programs that better communities in our great state of Texas. As a family, our stories have fueled our mission and our grantees continue to inspire us across the arts, education, environment, health, and social services.

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.

Rice Management Company (RMC) is responsible for the stewardship of a $6.2 billion endowment fund and the University’s $1.1 billion of debt. We are a group of diverse professionals with strong investment and endowment operations expertise. RMC is closely integrated with University leadership, and actively participates in operations and financial planning, and in shaping long-term strategic direction.

Based in Houston and supported by the generosity of entrepreneurs and philanthropists Victor and Barbara Samuels, the Samuels Foundation is focused on carrying out the mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston through grants to charitable, educational and religious organizations. The Samuels family has received recognition for its service to the Jewish and secular communities and its efforts to improve the quality of life for children and youth.

Shipt is an on-demand grocery delivery service that provides direct access to thousands of grocery items through a mobile app. Customers select specific grocery items and choose a delivery window through the app. Shipt deploys a trained Shopper to a local grocery store to hand pick each item and deliver the order to the customer’s door within a scheduled delivery window as soon as one hour after the order.

The Southwest Florida Community Foundation, founded in 1976, cultivates regional change for the common good through collective leadership, social innovation and philanthropy to address the evolving community needs in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The Foundation partners with individuals, families and corporations who have created more than 400 philanthropic funds. Thanks to them, the Foundation invested $7.7 million in grants and programs to the community. With assets of $134.9 million, it has provided $85 million in grants and scholarships to the communities it serves since inception. The Foundation is the backbone organization for the regional FutureMakers Coalition and Lee County’s Sustainability Plan. The Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s regional headquarters are now located in the historic ACL Train Depot at Collaboratory in downtown Fort Myers, with a satellite office located in LaBelle (Hendry County).