Partner Type: Growers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.