Oppy expands Ocean Spray® partnership with a new grape program

Oppy, one of the leading fresh produce distribution and marketing companies worldwide, announced a new grape program in partnership with Ocean Spray®, a farmer-owned cooperative which now includes over 700 farming families.

Oppy offers retailers a 12-month consumer brand for the grape category from Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico, California and South Africa. Ocean Spray® grapes are offered in high graphic bags, as well as 2 lb. and 3 lb. (0.9 and 1.4 kg) clamshells. The grape available in promotional volumes through February.

Bill Poulos, Director of Import Grapes and Stone Fruit at Oppy, commented that their program is varied and comprises a mixture of new varieties which help attract new consumers, as well as tried and trusted favorites that are always on top. "Now offered under the immediately familiar and top-quality Ocean Spray® brand, our customers can truly refresh and reenergize their grape category," he added.

As the US is the top market for grapes volume from Peru, where Oppy has long presence, the company will also offer its first ever Fair Trade Certified organic green and red seedless grapes.

Combined with its offerings from Chile, where Oppy has been operating for 10 years, promotable grape volumes are expected to grow this season, providing for greater choice and flexibility at retail. Earlier this year, the company developed its range of grape offerings and is importing now an organic green seedless Arra 15 variety from Peru.

Import grapes continue to deliver good results. Despite the unpredictability of markets in the current situation, its volume increased by 6% in 2020 compared to 2019 in their January-May season.

Officially known as The Oppenheimer Group, the company is one of the leading growers, marketers and distributors of fresh produce from around the world. Headquartered in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, Oppy has over a dozen offices throughout North and South America. The company sources over 100 varieties of produce from more than 26 countries with delivering them to retailers, wholesalers and foodservice operators in the U.S. and Canada, as well as export markets.

For more information, please visit company’s website.