Braga Fresh Family Farms To Cool & Distribute Josie’s Organics From Tanimura & Antle Facility

Soledad, CA – Braga Fresh Family Farms announced, beginning in November, their full line of Josie’s Organics fresh vegetables will be cooled and shipped at Tanimura & Antle’s cooling facility in Yuma, AZ.

In addition to providing even more convenience to both Braga Fresh and Tanimura & Antle customers by consolidating loads of Josie’s Organics with Tanimura & Antle’s quality conventional program for one-stop logistics and shipping, Braga Fresh also appreciates the opportunity to offer Tanimura & Antle’s renowned service and expertise to existing and new customers.

“Tanimura & Antle is one of the most respected leaders in the fresh produce industry,” said Rod Braga, president and CEO of Braga Fresh Family Farms. “Like us, they’re also 3rd generation farming families with the highest standards for quality and service, so we see this opportunity as a perfect fit for Josie’s Organics, our customers and Tanimura & Antle customers.”

“Braga and Tanimura & Antle have always been innovative and committed to quality,” said Mike Antle, executive vice president and partner of Tanimura & Antle. “Offering this added convenience is a way for both companies to demonstrate our commitment to premium service and helping our customers.”

The Josie’s Organics line of fresh vegetables, certified organic by CCOF and available year-round, includes broccoli, sweet baby broccoli, celery, celery hearts, cilantro, parsley, kale, chard, collards, romaine hearts, romaine, green leaf, red leaf, spinach, beets and radishes.

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About Braga Fresh Family Farms:

Braga Fresh Family Farms sells organic and conventional fresh vegetables to the retail market under the labels Josie’s Organics, Fresh n Healthy, and Golden State Broccoli. Braga Fresh is part of the vertically integrated Braga family of farming companies, headquartered in Soledad, California since 1928 and still led today by third-generation farmers producing in California and Arizona. For more information call (831) 678-3835 or visit bragafresh.com. For consumer information about Josie’s Organics visit josiesorganics.com.

About Tanimura & Antle:

Tanimura & Antle is an industry leader whose commitment to premium quality produce has remained strong since its formation in 1982. The Tanimura & Antle families combined years of experience and knowledge to establish a produce company unrivaled in its quality products, innovation and dedication to growers, customers, consumers and employees. Today, as one of the largest independent lettuce growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 35,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh produce products throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit taproduce.com.

Source: Braga Fresh Family Farms