What We Grow
Progressive Produce is a year-round grower, packer, and shipper of fresh produce. We grow thousands of acres throughout North and South America of conventional and organic potatoes, onions, asparagus, and other fruits and vegetables.
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Our Brands
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Meet One of Our Growers
We work hand in hand with our grower partners to ensure generation after generation of healthy crops. Watch the video below to learn more about the farmers behind our produce.
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Field Notes
At Progressive Produce and Pacific Trellis Fruit, every season brings new stories to tell. Field Notes shares the people, products, partnerships, and milestones that shape our company. From new product launches and sustainability efforts to employee spotlights and community involvement, each edition offers a closer look at what keeps us growing. Read the latest edition: ENGLISH | SPANISH
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1967
In 1967, Nace Cohen and Charles Gilb founded Progressive Produce as a potato and onion company pioneering complete potato production in Los Angeles by merging wholesaling, packing, refrigeration, transportation, and sales, all under one roof.
1998
Progressive instituted the Quality Improvement and Food Safety Program. The program has received a Superior GFS food safety rating at the company’s facility in Los Angeles, CA, Bakersfield, CA, and Quincy, WA.
2003
The management team of Jim Leimkuhler, Victor Rodarte, and Jack Gyben purchased Progressive Produce..svg "image title")
2004
Introduced MicroBaker® microwaveable potato and yam program. Its patented shrink-wrap method keeps MicroBakers clean, seals in freshness, and makes unwrapping a hot, nutritious potato or yam quick and convenient.
2007
Partnered with Keystone Fruit Marketing to introduce Americas Asparagus™ program.
2007
Introduced Nature’s Bounty Organic® line, grown and processed to strict organic standards and shipped fresh, certified USDA ORGANIC by CCOF.
2010
Introduced Hollywood Fries®, a seed-based potato variety ideal for frying that makes light, consistent, crisp, superior fries..svg "image title")
2016
Progressive Produce became a proud member of the TOTAL PRODUCE family when management sold 65% of the company to this premier global produce company.
2017
Keystone Fruit Marketing merges with Progressive Produce. After years of success, they make an even stronger partnership for the future.
2019
New sustainable packaging offerings (paper, tater resin packaging, etc.).svg "image title")
2020
Introduced Rooted, our sustainability and social responsibility initiative.
2021
New ownership consists of Marty Kamer, President; Scott Leimkuhler, Sr. VP of Sales; Simon Miller, VP of Finance; and Cory Stahl, VP of sales.
La Mirada15130 Northam StLa Mirada, CA 90638
Los Angeles5790 Peachtree St Los Angeles, CA 90040
Los Angeles5790 Peachtree St Los Angeles, CA 90040
Edison12100 Edison HighwayEdison, CA 93220
Quincy903 A Street SEQuincy, WA 98848
Quincy903 A Street SEQuincy, WA 98848
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