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.
Ra Foods LLC – Wild About Sprouts
Wild About Sprouts are the next generation of highly functional, great-tasting sprouts, created as a safe and trustworthy solution to previous pathogen issues associated with the category. Using patented COLD GROWN® technology and available in six varieties, these amazing “super veggies” contain specific concentrated phytonutrients, scientifically proven to be of great benefit in preventing and fighting disease.
Progressive Produce
Servicing customers since 1967, Progressive Produce is a grower, packer, shipper currently operating out of multiple facilities throughout the United States and Mexico. Since our first bag of potatoes packed in Los Angeles over 50 years ago, Progressive Produce has grown to become a single source and global supplier organic and conventional asparagus, potatoes, onions, sweet onions, yams, citrus, chili peppers. In 2017, we merged with our long-time partner Keystone Fruit Marketing; adding additional talent, growers, customers and categories. Always striving for innovation, Progressive Produce takes pride in seeking new ways to be socially responsible and sustainable by operating and managing the business to best serve its customers and the environment. We have proven to be sustainable for over 50 years due to our relentless pursuit of excellence, respect for our team & customers, plus our energy, attitude and passion towards innovation and knowledge of fresh produce. Progressive Produce – Great People, Great Company, Great Future. | Progressive Produce grows thousands of acres of potatoes, asparagus, and other produce year-round. Supply includes onions, sweet onions, yams, citrus, chile peppers, fresh herbs, wet veg, and organic programs. Featured at PMA Food Service are HOLLYWOOD FRIES®, the perfect frying potatoes for fresh cut fries and chips. Visit us at Booth 704
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.
Muzzi Family Farms
Muzzi Family Farms is a family-owned and operated business that has been in business for 50+ years. We are dedicated to providing the freshest product and great quality to our customers. We offer Spinach, Spring Mix, Arugula, Kale, and Florentine. We also offer commodity items including Brussels Sprouts, Romaine, Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Green Onions. If you are interested in trying out our product, be sure to stop by our booth! #B3957 | Muzzi Family Farms is a family-owned business that has been around for more than 50+ years. We are dedicated to growing, processing, and providing the freshest quality of produce for our customers.
Hitchcock Farms
Hitchcock Farms has been a part of California’s agricultural industry for generations. Located in the Salinas Valley, Hitchcock Farms grows, packs and ships premium produce across the country, year-round. Hitchcock Farms has served as a solid partner to the nation’s foodservice industry for over 30 years. Hitchcock Farms is dedicated to the highest standards of food safety practices and state-of-the-art cultivation and harvest methods, resulting in unmatched quality, freshness and flavor. | At Hitchcock Farms we are known for quality. For 35 years we have been committed to growing exceptional produce. We have served as a solid partner to the nation’s foodservice industry, consistently producing outstanding veggies & leafy greens on a year-round basis. | At Hitchcock Farms we are known for quality. For 35 years we have been committed to growing exceptional produce. Our seed selection, farming methods, growing regions, and production and harvest teams consistently produce outstanding veggies and leafy greens, on a year-round basis. We care about flavor and freshness. We care about the crispness and crunch. We care about nutrient dense food, grown in nutrient dense soil. We are proud providers to foodservice operations and retail establishments across the United States and Canada.