Cal-Organic Farms to Ship Fresh Crop Organic Potatoes
BAKERSFIELD, CA, April 15, 2019—This week Cal-Organic Farms, the nation’s largest producer of organic vegetables, will start shipping freshly-harvested, new crop red and gold potatoes to customers in the United States and Canada. The company’s organic russet and rainbow fingerling varieties are set to follow in early June. A division of Grimmway Farms, Cal-Organic is […]
Grimmway Celebrates Anniversary with Industry and Friends
Produce Leader Kicks Off “Family-Owned for 50 Years and Growing” Campaign at Exclusive Farm Tour & Dinner BAKERSFIELD, CA, April 9, 2019—Grimmway Farms, the world’s largest producer of carrots and nation’s largest producer of organic vegetables, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a campaign honoring its founders Rod and Bob Grimm and acknowledging those who […]
Grimmway Launches “Family-Owned for 50 Years and Growing” Celebration
Produce Leader Celebrates Anniversary by Honoring Community & Industry Partners BAKERSFIELD, CA, March 25, 2019—Grimmway Farms, the world’s largest producer of carrots and nation’s largest producer of organic vegetables, is poised to celebrate its 50th anniversary by acknowledging and honoring those who have been integral to the company’s success—their employees, supplier partners, customers and local […]
Jeff Huckaby Joins USDA Secretary Perdue at NYSE
NEW YORK, NY, March 20, 2019—Grimmway Farms President Jeff Huckaby joined United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue yesterday to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The New York Stock Exchange welcomed Secretary Perdue, other agriculture executives, and his guests to profile the future of agriculture in America. Also joining […]
Seasonal Carrot Program in Full Swing at Grimmway Southeast
BAKERSFIELD, CA, March 5, 2019—Grimmway Farms, a global produce leader and the world’s largest producer of carrots, has activated its Sparks, GA carrot packing facility to provide customers with a regional solution through mid-May. The California-based company is offering conventional cello and jumbo carrots grown in the Southeast and packed under the Grimmway Farms, Bunny […]
Grimmway President Inducted into CSUB Alumni Hall of Fame
BAKERSFIELD, CA, February 21, 2019—Last week Grimmway Farms President Jeff Huckaby was honored at the 13th Annual California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) Alumni Hall of Fame Gala held at Seven Oaks Country Club. The CSUB Alumni Hall of Fame showcases outstanding graduates of the university’s more than 50,000 alumni who have brought honor and distinction […]
USDA-MRP Under Secretary Ibach Visits Grimmway Farms
BAKERSFIELD, CA, November 14, 2018—Last week United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach visited Grimmway Farms headquarters in Arvin, CA. Company president Jeff Huckaby led Under Secretary Ibach on a tour of Grimmway’s local farmland and facilities, highlighting carrot processing technology and organic vegetable harvest operations. Preceding the […]
Grimmway Returns to Lamont For 5th Annual Community Cleanup
BAKERSFIELD, CA, November 1, 2018—With gloves on and garbage bags in-hand more than 200 Grimmway Farms employee volunteers and their families gathered on Saturday morning to pick up trash and remove large waste, dumped furniture and debris in Lamont, CA. Split into 11 groups, volunteers canvased the parks, roads and walkways throughout the city, including […]
Grimmway Farms Celebrates Success in the Southeast
ORLANDO, FL AND BAKERSFIELD, CA, October 18, 2018—This week Grimmway Farms will return to the Southeast to exhibit at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit Convention and Expo for the 21st consecutive year. For the global produce leader and world’s largest producer of carrots, the timing couldn’t be better as they’re sowing the seeds […]
Grimmway Farms Names Dana Culhane Brennan as Director of Corporate and Government Affairs
BAKERSFIELD, CA, September 24, 2018—Grimmway Farms today announced the appointment of Dana Culhane Brennan as Director of Corporate and Government Affairs. Brennan will oversee the development and implementation of policies involving local, state and government affairs and will function as the official spokesperson for Grimmway’s global operations. Most recently, Brennan served as Chief of Staff […]
