Foundation for Fresh Produce Donors & Partners

We’re deeply grateful for the individuals, companies, and organizations who believe in our mission and invest in our vision to grow a healthier world. Your support empowers The Foundation for Fresh Produce to drive demand for fruits and vegetables, improve access, nurture passionate professionals, and strengthen our collective impact.

Whether through multi-year commitments, strategic grants, or annual contributions, every gift helps advance meaningful change at scale – and we couldn’t do it without you.

President's Circle

Honoring companies that are deeply committed to growing a healthier world
These industry leaders have made multi-year commitments to support The Foundation's long-term vision. Their sustained investment helps us to scale programs, plan boldly, and remain mission-driven through every stage of growth.

“Taylor Farms’ support for The Foundation for Fresh Produce reflects our belief that healthy food changes lives. Together, we can set an example that inspires others to join in building a stronger, healthier world.” – Bruce Taylor, Chairman & CEO, Taylor Farms, Inc.

“The produce industry has the power – and the responsibility – to make a difference. Supporting The Foundation for Fresh Produce is one way we help ensure our industry continues to grow impact on the health and well-being of our society, not just supply.” – John Anderson, Chairman, CEO & Managing Partner, The Oppenheimer Group

Strategic Grant Partners

Driving impact and innovation through targeted program investments
These partners provide focused funding that accelerates solutions in areas like child nutrition, talent development, packaging innovation, and digital engagement. Their support ensures bold ideas turn into real-world results.

Costco Wholesale Child Nutrition Education Network Grant
Costco’s support advances the Child Nutrition Education Network, a hub connecting organizations that deliver fruit and vegetable education to kids. Their investment strengthens partnerships and ensures more children build healthy habits early in life.

Driscoll's Digital Nest Grant
Driscoll’s grant supports our "I’d Bite That" digital campaign, developed in partnership with Digital NEST to inspire fruit and vegetable consumption among Gen Z. This investment fuels youth-led content creation that resonates nationwide and elevates the voices of young creators from underserved communities.

Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Scholarship
The Caplan family sustains the Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Scholarship, covering travel and lodging for first-time attendees of the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference. This gift honors Frieda’s legacy while ensuring the next generation of women in produce and floral can access a space designed to inspire, connect, and empower.

Healthy Family Project School Nutrition Grant
Support from the Healthy Family Project strengthens our work to connect the produce industry with K-12 school nutrition leaders and other key stakeholders. This grant expands access to fresh fruits and vegetables for children and helps drive healthier habits in schools and communities across the country.

Pack Family Career Pathways Program Grant
The Pack Family Career Pathways program, founded in partnership with the Jay and Ruthie Pack Family Foundation, provides immersive industry experiences for top university students exploring careers in fresh produce. Their ongoing support continues to attract diverse talent and connect the next generation with professional opportunities.

Tip Murphy Scholarship for Leadership Excellence
Recognizing that strong leaders drive the future of the produce and floral industry, the Tip Murphy Scholarship for Leadership Excellence supports young professionals by advancing their careers through leadership skill development. The scholarship, created in 2008 to honor produce industry veteran Tip Murphy, continues to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders.

USDA Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab Grant
Funding from the USDA's Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative is supporting the creation of the Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab. This initiative tackles packaging-related trade barriers by accelerating the development of sustainable, export-ready solutions for fresh and fresh-cut produce – helping ensure access to fruits and vegetables worldwide.

Core Supporters

Fueling progress through steadfast support
These donors play a vital role in advancing our mission — expanding access to fruits and vegetables, boosting their appeal, and building a healthier world for generations to come.

American Frozen Food Institute
Bayer CropScience LP
California Strawberry Commission
California Walnut Commission
Chelan Fresh
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.
Dole Food Company, Inc.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.
Dwight & Nancy Ferguson
General Mills Inc.
Greenyard
Hass Avocado Board
L&M
Okanagan Specialty Fruits
Pear Bureau Northwest
Stemilt Growers LLC
Sysco Corporation
The Compass Group - USA
The Prevor Family Foundation, Inc
The Wonderful Company
Vesta Foodservice
Walmart

Friends of the Foundation

Every donor helps us plant seeds of change
This growing community of supporters strengthens The Foundation through personal generosity, belief in our mission, and participation in initiatives like the Race for a Healthier World 5K. Every gift, no matter the size, helps move our vision forward.

Organizations

Allen Lund Company, Inc.
Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.
American Mushroom Institute
Andrews Brothers, Inc.
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Bozzuto's, Inc.
BrightFarms
Bushwick Commission Company
Central American Produce, Inc.
Chestnut Hill Farms
Ciruli Brothers
Coast To Coast Produce, LLC
Coborn's Inc.
Continental Fresh
Crown Poly, Inc.
Crunch Pak
D. L. J. Produce, Inc.
Dalena Farms, Inc.
David J. Elliot & Sons
Demos Farm Fresh, LLC
DNO Produce
Equifruit, Inc.
EV Produce International Inc.
Faribault Foods, Inc.
Fowler Packing, Inc.
Fresh Baby
Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.
Frey Farms LLC
Gem-Pack Berries, LLC
Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association
Harp's Food Stores
Honeybear Brands
Hungenberg Produce Inc
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Idaho Potato Commission
Indianapolis Fruit Company
International Golden Foods
J & C Tropicals
Jardin Exotics SAS
JC Watson Packing Company
John B. Martin & Sons Farms, Inc.
John E. Ferebee Farming, Inc.
Katzman
King Fresh Produce, LLC
Kings River Packing, LP
KVAT Food Stores, Inc.
Leitz Farms, LLC
Manfredi Companies
Martori Farms
Michigan Apple Committee
Misionero
Mucci International Marketing
New York Apple Association, Inc.
New York Apple Sales, Inc.
North American General Agents, Inc.
North Bay Produce, Inc.
Northeast Shared Services
Onions 52
Orchard Direct, Inc.
Pacific Coast - DBA Grown Up Fresh
Pacific Trellis Fruit dba Dulcinea Farms
Phillips Mushroom Farms
Produce Business
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Pure Flavor Farms LP
R & C Berndt DBA Sierra Produce
Reaves Brokerage Company
Redner's Markets, Inc.
Rice Fruit Company
Sage Fruit Company
Sbrocco International, Inc.
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Scott Resources
Sinclair Systems Int'l LLC
Southern Specialties, Inc.
Steinbeck Country Produce
Sun Belle
Sunkist Growers, Inc.
Sunsweet Growers, Inc.
Sunview Marketing International
Talley Farms
The United Family
Trinity Fruit Company
Tristan Michele Marketing
Victoria Fresh LLC
Wada Farms Marketing Group, LLC
Washington State Potato Commission
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Western Precooling Systems
Westlake Produce Co.
Wish Farms
WP Rawl & Sons, Inc.
Zuckerman Produce, Inc.

Individuals

Mary Adlesh
Steve Alaerts
Nelia Alamo
Kylie Alexander
Mario Arias
Victor Arriagada
Javier Barragan
Joseph Bonfiglio
Ashley Borja
Falon Brawley
Louis Brun
Chris Caldwell
Drew Callaghan
Karen Caplan
Jackie Caplan Wiggins
Alyna Cardenas
Javier Chaud
Daniel Chavez Nieto
Fernando Clouthier
Jose Covarrubias
Tiffany Cruickshank
Enrique Cuellar
Richard Dachman
Jean-Maurice Daigle
Inci Dannenberg
Melissa De Leon Chavez
Alex DiNovo
Denis Dullemans
Natalie Dyenson
Sam Ecker
Carmen Elizarraras
Roberto Fantini
Shannon Fauconnier
Isabel Freeland
Mitchell Furlonger
Bradley Gaines
Claudio Garcia
Nick Gattuso
Harm Geurs
Pablo Gonzalez
Max Gorobets
Kim Green
Bjorgvin Gudmundsson
Alexa Hambly
Adam Henrik
Cristina Heredia
Kristen Hitchcock
Arturo Hoffmann
Freddy Hoflack
Alejandro Horta
Michael Hulett
Kristen Hussey
Eileen Hyde
Chris Jacobsen
Rodrigo Jarpa
Trond Jensen
Madeleine Jones
Freek Knol
Mark Kutek
Thomas Kwiatkowski
Diana Lam
Christine Lau
Shelley Lopez
Eduardo Lopez Munoz
Leonardo Lourenco
Hector Lujan
Manuel Mata Rubio
Beth McGuire
Edmund Moy
David Murray
Allan Napolitano
Ute Nichols
John Nystrom
Mark Orsi
Niels Otte
Lucy Oupathame
John Oxford
Lee Parsons
April Porter
Audrey Quach
Daiana Quintero
Victoria Rivadeneira
Luis Enrique Rivas Awerhoff
Manny Robinson
Luis Rodriguez
Philip Rodriguez
Alfredo Ruiz
Javier Sanchez
Lauren M Scott
Natasha Smith
Taylor Thompson
Christine Toy
Duane Vander Lugt
Beth VanDrie
Renata Vargas
Eboni Wall
Ken Whitacre
JinJu Wilder
Chandler Williams
Isaac Wilson
Miriam Wolk
Amy Yaroch

Questions?

Sharese Roper

Director, Industry & Partner Engagement
International Fresh Produce Association

(302) 607-2165 Email Sharese Roper

Thank You to Our Donors