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.

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.

California Walnut Commission
Chelan Fresh
Dole Food Company, Inc.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.
Dwight & Nancy Ferguson

Greenyard
Hass Avocado Board
Stemilt Growers LLC
Tristan Michele Marketing

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
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.
Bozzuto’s, Inc.
BrightFarms
Ciruli Brothers
Coast To Coast Produce, LLC
Continental Fresh
Cohen Produce Marketing
Crunch Pak
Demos Farm Fresh, LLC
Distribuidora Mexicana de Citricos
DNO Produce
EV Produce International Inc.
Faribault Foods, Inc.
Fowler Packing, Inc.
Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.
Frey Farms LLC
GRUPO TAVARI SAC
Harp’s Food Stores
Honeybear Brands
Indianapolis Fruit Company
J & C Tropicals
J.A.B. Produce
Jardin Exotics SAS
JC Watson Packing Company
Katzman
Kings River Packing, LP
Misionero
North American General Agents, Inc.
North Bay Produce, Inc.
Northeast Shared Services
Onions 52
Orchard Direct, Inc.
Pacific Trellis Fruit dba Dulcinea Farms
Phillips Mushroom Farms
Pure Flavor Farms LP
R & C Berndt DBA Sierra Produce
Reaves Brokerage Company
Rice Fruit Company
Steinbeck Country Produce
Sunkist Growers, Inc.
Vick Family Farms Partnership
Victoria Fresh LLC
Western Precooling Systems
Westlake Produce Co.
Wish Farms
WP Rawl & Sons, Inc.
Zavocado Frutas Finas S.A. de C.V.
Zuckerman Produce, Inc.

Individuals

Alex DiNovo
Alyna Cardenas
Amy Yaroch
Arturo Hoffmann
Audrey Quach
Agustina Fabbio
Beth McGuire
Bryce Zane
CarrieAnn Arias
Charlie Meadows
Chris Caldwell
Cristian Tagle
Denis Dullemans
Eboni Wall
Eileen Hyde
Emily Zlock
Falon Brawley
Hector Lujan
Inci Dannenberg
Isaac Wilson on behalf of Dynamic Logistix
Isabel Freeland
Javier Sanchez
Jorge Lazarini
Jin Ju Wilder
John Oxford
Kristen Hitchcock on behalf of Hayden Hitchcock
Lauren M Scott
Madeleine Jones
Mark Orsi on behalf of Team Wonderful
Miriam Wolk
Mitchell Dickman
Mitchell Furlonger
Norma McClain on behalf of Exp Group, LLC
Ramon Carriedo
Renata Vargas
Richard Dachman
Rich Covey
Rochelle Bohm on behalf of CMI Orchards
Shannon Fauconnier on behalf of Prophet North America
Shawn Peery
Stephen Benson
Steve Alaerts
Sumalee Poompaibbon
Tony Derington on behalf of Golden Pacific Logistics
Victor Arriagada on behalf of Forever Fresh LLC

Questions?

Eboni Wall

VP, Foundation & Strategic Partnerships
International Fresh Produce Association

+1(302)607-2114 Email Eboni Wall

Thank You to Our Donors