Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export is a Los Angeles based 105+ year old, third generation, woman owned/operated, “all things” produce shipper/processor/supplier. We service Retail, Foodservice, DLA/DOD, School, and Export Sales Channels with an active assortment of 1,600+ SKU’s (conventional and organic). From the moment a fruit or vegetable is harvested, the freshness timer goes off and it is a race to preserve the nutrients, flavor, and appearance of the product until it arrives in the consumer shopping cart or on the family table. We chase the sun on a global scale to provide the peak of-season flavors and exciting varietals from growing regions spanning from our California backyard to fields throughout a network of farmers worldwide. New ideas and technologies enhance our capabilities and drive efficiency and new products. A passion for produce and a commitment to operational excellence is what motivates us to deliver on our promise to our local, regional, national and export customer-partners.
Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export
From the moment a fruit or vegetable is harvested, the freshness timer goes off and it is a race to preserve the nutrients, flavor, and appearance of the product until it arrives in the consumer shopping cart or on the family table. We chase the sun on a global scale to provide the peak of-season flavors and exciting varietals from growing regions spanning from our California backyard to fields throughout a network of farmers worldwide. New ideas and technologies enhance our capabilities and drive efficiency and new products. A passion for produce and a commitment to operational excellence is what motivates us to deliver on our promise to our local, regional, national and export customer-partners.
TAYLOR FARMS
In 1995, Taylor Farms set a lofty mission to become North America’s favorite maker of salads and healthy fresh foods. Now, 29 years later the Taylor Farms family has stayed true to its roots. We challenge ourselves every day, from field to fork, to grow our business responsibly, to lead by example and earn trust through our actions. Our ability to create pathways to healthy lives is dependent on the health of our business. As North America’s largest producer of fresh foods, it is our greatest opportunity to create positive long-lasting social and environmental impact through our products, processes and people. | In 1995, Bruce Taylor 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. We’ve come a long way since our humble roots, and we continue to grow our business with care and purpose like we do our products. It is thanks to our team’s dedication that we are able to make wholesome fresh foods that nourish families across the country. A family-owned and founder-led company to this day, we are proud that we are able to build for long-term success with our customers and supplier partners while being responsible stewards of the resources that we use. We are committed to being a force for good in the world and we cherish the opportunity to deliver healthy and delicious fresh foods to our consumers while protecting the land that feeds us.
Tanimura & Antle
Founded in 1982, Tanimura & Antle is an employee-owned family farming business with a four-generation legacy and a passionate commitment to growing premium quality produce. Built on a partnership between two families, with a shared commitment to always value employees as its greatest asset, the founding families now share ownership with all employees — from farming and harvest crews to management — through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As one of the largest independent vegetable growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 36,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh conventional and organic produce products nationwide.
Stacked Farm
Stacked Farm’s proprietary technology and sustainable methods deliver premium-quality produce year-round — redefining freshness, efficiency, and scalable farming. What We Do: Stacked Farm designs and builds fully automated indoor vertical farms, delivering cost-effective, nutritious and pristine fresh produce, from seed to pack, with no human intervention. Our first farm will be in Southern California opening in Q1, 2027. | Indoor vertical farm. Local farm network for restaurants.
Southern Specialties
For over 35 years Southern Specialties has worked with the finest retailers, club stores, foodservice distributors and wholesalers in North America to “Bring Fresh Success To The Table”. Our extensive menu of specialty products, grown in the Americas, provides a solution to any consumers’ needs. Visit us at booth 1339 to learn how our vertically integrated programs, logistical support and Southern Selects value added product line can help bring ring to your register.
Rijk Zwaan
As a company that develops vegetable varieties and sells the seeds produced from them, Rijk Zwaan is at the start of the food chain. We apply state-of-the-art techniques to the rich genetic diversity nature offers us. With a global network of leading research institutes and universities, we are constantly working to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the breeding process. We are an independent, family run company in more than 100 countries. We make a significant contribution to the health and well-being of people all over the world. That is an exceptional responsibility, and we actively share it with our partners. Together, we are working towards a healthy future!
Ocean Mist Farms
Ocean Mist® Farms, a fourth-generation family-owned business and the largest grower of fresh artichokes in North America, is committed to delivering the highest standards in the industry for food safety, quality, customer service, innovation, and sustainability. | Established in 1924, Ocean Mist Farms is a fourth-generation family-owned business located in Castroville, California. This company – the largest grower/shipper of fresh artichokes in No. America – celebrated their milestone 100-year anniversary in 2024. Committed to consistently delivering the highest standards in the industry for their Gold Standard artichokes, the company also offers a full line of 30+ premium fresh vegetable commodities and value-added products including their new award-winning Roastables Ready-To-Roast kits and Season & Steam lines.