Oppy is poised to welcome the industry on its home turf of Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show for the first time since 2018. The grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce is set to showcase its local growers in booth No. 915, April 23-25.
“It’s an honor to host from our headquarters this year,” Colbert Rahal, Oppy sales director for Canada, said in a news release. “Our hometown producers from the Fraser Valley have so many inspiring stories to impart — it’s innovators like them who are making a difference in the industry, so it’s quite special to share that with our retail partners during this top-notch show.”
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Oppy is set to present its local partners at CPMA, including:
Perpetual Vegetable Co.
With a focus on sustainability emphasized by its positioning line, “Life grows on,” its high-tech greenhouse control systems allow for the conservation and recycling of water, carbon dioxide and other valuable nutrients, says Oppy. The company produces long English and mini cucumbers as well as sweet bell and mini peppers.
UP Vertical Farms
With nearly a decade of research and development, UP uses technology to grow crops at 350 times the yield of conventional field-grown leafy greens. Its fully automated system uses 99% less water and fertilizer with no pesticides, herbicides or fungicides, says the company. UP Vertical is also planning a new launch later this spring.
Origin Organic Farms
Organically certified greenhouse OriginO grows peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers to Canadian organic specifications. The company has developed unique drainage and irrigation systems, and enriches the soil with stems and leaves of each generation of plants it grows, says Oppy.
Golden Eagle Farms
Among the largest blueberry holdings in the world and one of the largest members of the Ocean Spray cooperative, Golden Eagle Farms is committed to the highest standards of cold-chain management and traceability, according to a release. Its proximity to production fields ensures the retention of firmness and flavor in its blueberries and cranberries.
As an annual sponsor of the closing night banquet, Oppy is set to feature a cinematic journey of these key partners and what it’s like to grow in one of the most fertile regions of the world.
“Sharing the unique qualities of our community isn’t just an opportunity, but a cornerstone of the commitment we make to our customers,” said Rahal. “We anticipate presenting our offerings in a fresh perspective as well as collaborating on how we can continue meeting their evolving needs.”