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Grimmway Farms Awards 37 Scholarships to Children of Grimmway Employees

The Recipients of the Grimmway Farms Scholarship Program received their awards during a ceremony at the annual company picnic. BAKERSFIELD, CA — On Sunday, April 7th, Grimmway Farms President and CEO, Jeff Huckaby, announced the recipients of the 2024 Grimmway Farms Scholarship Program. This annual program acknowledges the outstanding academic achievements of students whose parents […]

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Grimmway Farms’ Tehachapi Organic Produce Stand Opens For The Summer

Selection of Fresh Cal-Organic Fruits and Vegetables to be Featured all Summer Long TEHACHAPI, CA, MAY 31, 2024⎯Grimmway Farms is excited to announce that its popular Cal-Organic Produce Stand in the Tehachapi-Cummings Valley will be open to customers on June 1, just in time for summer. This long-standing tradition brings the freshness of the farm […]

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Grimmway Farms Announces Acquisition of San Miguel Produce

Global Fresh Produce Leader Poised to Expand Fresh Cut Business Bakersfield, CA, April 26, 2024 – Grimmway Farms, a global leader in fresh produce, today announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Oxnard-based San Miguel Produce, Inc. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Grimmway’s strategic expansion efforts and underscores […]

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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 […]