More than a million poles stretch toward the sky on 750 rolling acres in Oceanside, CA, graced by vines that will yield the season’s first vine-ripened roma and round tomatoes come the Fourth of July.
Oppy offers the last remaining pole-grown tomatoes in California in its Oceanside Pole label. This year, 2.2 million cases of rounds and 1.1 million cases of romas will be shipped across the U.S. and Canada.
According to Oppy, this year, 2.2 million cases of rounds and 1.1 million cases of romas will ship across the U.S. and Canada.
“Our team harvests each acre 18-20 times throughout the season to ensure each tomato is hand-picked at its best,” said Mark Smith, Oppy director of sales and strategy. “In many cases, we pack, ship and deliver to our customers within 24 hours. Because of our central location and efficiency, we only harvest tomatoes when ready. That translates to high brix levels and flavor and an extended shelf life expected from the Oceanside Pole label.”
"Attention to detail is unmatched, with teammates walking the fields each day to know what the plants need," said Smith. Along with upgrading its packing line for better precision at Oceanside Pole this season, Oppy is prepared to meet increased foodservice demands. Food safety and traceability protocols are constant, according to Smith.
Oceanside Pole is also dedicated to supporting the local community which includes its pledge to hiring military veterans from neighboring Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton. All while collaborating on an internship program that provides civilian work experience for soldiers leaving the military.
With tomatoes peaking in September and October, and finishing off at the beginning of December, the Oceanside Pole label packs in 22-pound two layers, 25-pound volume fill and 15-pound single later, RPCs and a 5-pound club pack.
For more information:
Kelsey Van Lissum
Oppy
Tel: +1 (604) 461-6779
kelsey.van.lissum@oppy.com
www.oppy.com
https://oceansidepole.com/