2023
November 13, 2023
Church Brothers Farms seeing big results from Tuscan Salads blends
Church Brothers Farms is a vertically integrated family-owned and operated company that produces a full line of fresh vegetables year-round with an in-house farming/harvest program and state-of-the-art processing plant, True Leaf Farms.
Church Brothers has been selling leafy greens since the company was founded in 1999 and it now represents more than 70 percent of its overall business.
November 8, 2023
Church Brothers Farms Welcomes Martin Sotelo as Senior Director of Raw Product Procurement
SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms announced that Martin Sotelo has joined the company as Senior Director of Raw Product Procurement (US/Mexico).
November 7, 2023
Orbia’s Precision Agriculture Business, Netafim, Launches ReGen™ Recycling Certification Program for Growers to Reduce Dripline Plastic Waste and Validate Their Commitment to Sustainability
FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Netafim, Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business, has launched the Netafim ReGen™ AgVantage Certification Program, creating a new standard for Netafim’s grower partners who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by working with the company to reduce dripline plastic waste and minimize their environmental impact. The program is designed to provide an environmentally responsible way for farmers to recycle used dripline material and creates a closed-loop recycling process to reduce landfill waste.
September 29, 2023
Church Brothers Farms’ Ernst van Eeghen Details New Tuscan Salads Additions for Global Produce & Floral Show
SALINAS, CA - Salads have dominated my fridge space this past summer. From easy mixes to throw into a sizzling pan to mix-and-serve creations, the packaged leafy greens space continues to draw me in, and I’ve noticed more than a few eager consumers joining me. As the category continues to satisfy hungry shoppers throughout the year, I got in touch with Church Brothers Farms’ Ernst van Eeghen to see what the grower has in the bag for International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show.
July 24, 2023
Jeff Church of Church Brothers Farms Talks Leveling Up Service and More
SALINAS, CA - Customer service is the unsung hero of the produce industry. Innovating and expanding are cornerstones of growth, but in order to keep business thriving, service has to be at the center.
July 20, 2023
Ernst van Eeghen and Loree Dowse Open Up About Church Brothers Farms’ Newest Products at 2023 IFPA Foodservice Conference
SALINAS, CA - Take a look at the Church Brothers Farms menu, and you’ll see your Tuscan Original, Organic, and Farmer’s Selection salad options. Pretty soon, three new blends will be thrown into the mix as the grower expands its lineup of tender leaf salads.
July 14, 2023
Brian Church of Church Brothers Farms Details Growing the Business in Latest Exclusive
SALINAS, CA - The aspirations of a company like Church Brothers Farms puts into perspective the growth it has already achieved. As the provider continues to look ahead at growing its retail business and solidifying its space in the foodservice sector, I turned to Brian Church, Chief Executive Officer, to learn about what’s next.
June 3, 2023
Church Brothers Farms' Steve Church Talks Heritage, Tradition, and More
SALINAS, CA. – June 3, 2023 – Launching the Our Roots Run Deep campaign earlier in May, Church Brothers Farms sought to tell the industry its story.
April 24, 2023
Church Brothers Farms Hires Director of Sustainability & Corporate Engagement
SALINAS, Calif. – April 24, 2023 – Modena's years of experience in our industry will allow the company to expand the demand for more sustainable programs
March 9, 2023
Church Brothers Purchases 200,000 Sq. Ft. of Storage and Distribution Facilities in Central Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. – March 9, 2023 – In addition to increasing shipping capacity, the facility's proximity to where commodities are being harvested will reduce cut-to-cool and transit times
March 9, 2023
Church Brothers Farms Announces New Additions to Sales & Marketing
SALINAS, Calif. – March 9, 2023 – Dowse and Ensley bring over 30 years' experience to the sales & marketing teams
Jan 5, 2023
Church Brothers Farms launches new value added products
SALINAS, Calif. – Jan. 5, 2023 – CBF is strengthening its retail value added lineup with three additional items: Green Beans, Snow Peas, and sweet and stringless Sugar Snap Peas.
Jan 4, 2023
Church Brothers expands team to support ag operations
SALINAS, Calif. – Jan. 4, 2023 – Church Brothers is expanding its team and promoting staff within Ag Operations to support their growing foodservice and retail business