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Grimmway Announces Promotion of Industry Veteran Eric Proffitt

BAKERSFIELD, CA, February 6, 2024 – Grimmway Farms, a global leader in fresh produce, is delighted to announce the promotion of Eric Proffitt to Executive Vice President. In his new position, Proffitt will play a pivotal role in steering the company toward continued success, building on his experience and dedication to the agricultural industry. “Eric […]

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Grimmway Farms Celebrates a Year of Giving Back in the Communities Where Team Members Live and Work

     BAKERSFIELD, CA, December 19, 2023—In furthering its commitment to support local communities and organizations in the regions where its family of employees live and work, Grimmway Farms today announced more than $250,000 in direct charitable contributions through its 2023 sponsorship and philanthropic initiatives. From organizing food drives and making donations of fresh healthy […]

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Grimmway Farms’ Tehachapi Organic Produce Stand in Full Swing

Selection of Fresh Cal-Organic Fruits and Vegetables to be Featured all Summer Long TEHACHAPI, CA, JUNE 26, 2023 – Grimmway Farms is excited to announce that its popular Cal-Organic Produce Stand in the Tehachapi-Cummings Valley is already open and welcoming customers. With summer in full swing, locals and tourists can now enjoy the freshness and quality of the […]

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Jeff Huckaby Named Grower of the Year at Organic Grower Summit

BAKERSFIELD, CA, December 1, 2022— Today, Grimmway Farms President and CEO Jeff Huckaby received the Grower of the Year Aw ard at the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) in Monterey, presented by the Organic Grower Network. OGS is an annual event, aimed at providing vital information around the opportunities and challenges in the production of organic […]

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Grimmway Farms Welcomes John Liu as Vice President of Food Safety

BAKERSFIELD, CA, October 12, 2022—Grimmway Farms today announced that John Liu has been named Vice President of Food Safety. He joins the company with over 27 years of food safety experience and a proven record as a senior food safety leader. In his role, Liu will be responsible for the development, oversight, implementation, and management […]

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Kaelyn Peterson Joins Grimmway Farms as Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement

BAKERSFIELD, CA, October 5, 2022—Grimmway Farms today announced that Kaelyn Peterson has been named Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement. She joins the company from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, where she headed public affairs and policy initiatives. In her role, Peterson will be responsible for the creation and management of internal and external […]

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Grimmway Farms Appoints New Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Responsibility

BAKERSFIELD, CA, June 30, 2022—In furthering its commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, Grimmway Farms has appointed Dana Brennan Vice President, External Affairs and Corporate Responsibility. Brennan, who has served as Grimmway’s Vice President of Government and Public Affairs since 2019, will continue in her current position as well as assume added responsibilities for […]

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Grimmway Farms Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Tehachapi Organic Produce Stand

Local Customers ‘Have Their Pick’ of Cal-Organic Fruits and Vegetables TEHACHAPI, CA, JUNE 10, 2022⎯Summer has officially arrived in the Tehachapi-Cummings Valley, with the annual opening of the Cal-Organic Farms produce stand in Tehachapi, providing residents and visitors alike with direct access to the Valley’s freshest, organic fruits and vegetables – right from the farm. […]