Our Partners

TRUST, RELIABILITY, & COST-EFFECTIVENESS

Established in 2022, Premier Packing has been an integral part of the farming community, proudly carrying forward the legacy of our founders. As a family-owned and operated business, we understand the unique challenges faced by farmers and strive to provide tailored labor solutions that foster growth, productivity, and sustainability.

Our commitment to quality and professionalism sets us apart in the industry. We prioritize building long-lasting relationships based on trust and reliability with both our clients and the workers we employ. By meticulously screening and selecting our labor force, we ensure that only the most skilled, dedicated, and responsible individuals join our team. Our workers are not just employees; they are an essential part of our extended family.

At Premier Packing, we take pride in our comprehensive knowledge of the agricultural landscape and the ever-evolving needs of our clients. Whether you require H-2A, domestic, seasonal, temporary, or permanent labor, we have the expertise and resources to match your requirements with qualified workers from a wide range of agricultural disciplines.

We understand that every farm operation is unique, and we tailor our services accordingly. Our dedicated team works closely with you to assess your labor needs, understand your goals, and provide customized staffing solutions that maximize efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. We believe that a strong partnership between our clients, workers, and our company is the key to achieving mutual success.

As advocates for fair labor practices, we ensure that all our workers are treated with dignity and respect. We prioritize their well-being, providing fair wages, safe working conditions, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our commitment to ethical labor standards is unwavering, and we work diligently to foster a culture of inclusivity and equality.

Beyond our primary services as a farm labor contractor, we also strive to be a trusted resource for our clients. We stay informed about the latest industry trends, regulations, and technologies to provide you with valuable insights and recommendations. Our goal is to be more than just a service provider; we aim to be a partner you can rely on for your long-term success.

TheogCompanies is made up of leading salad and vegetable brands that support lasting market growth for businesses, growers, and shareholders.
We are passionate about high-quality produce that helps individuals and families eat better, feel better, and live better. Each brand strives for fresher foods, smarter packaging, and responsible growth across every part of the business.

Founded in 1982, Tanimura & Antle is an employee-owned family farming business with a four-generation legacy and a passionate commitment to growing premium quality produce. Built on a partnership between two families, with a shared commitment to always value employees as its greatest asset, the founding families now share ownership with all employees — from farming and harvest crews to management — through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As one of the largest independent vegetable growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 36,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh conventional and organic produce products throughout North America. 

AEMTEK: Your Data & Research Partner in the Salinas Valley

In an era of predictive modeling and tech-enabled traceability, AEMTEK is more than just an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory. We are a scientific extension of your team, providing the data required to turn Produce Safety insights into action. From our Salinas, CA facility, we deliver accurate, fast, and reliable analytical results so you can focus on what matters most: getting safe, quality produce to market with maximized shelf life and retailer confidence.

THE AEMTEK ADVANTAGE

• Ph.D.-Led Scientific Team: Deep technical expertise available for every project.
• Fast, Reliable Turnaround: Data that keeps pace with your harvest schedule.
• Unmatched Customer Service: Personalized, responsive support at every stage.
• Excellence in Data Quality: Accuracy that ensures total confidence in your results.
• Cutting-Edge Methods & Technology: Staying ahead with the latest advancements, including WGS-based investigations and advanced analytical approaches.

OUR SPECIALIZED SERVICES

• Agricultural Water Risk Assessments
• FSMA PSR & Rule 204 Consulting
• Pathogen Fitness & Survival Studies
• Environmental Monitoring (EMP) Design
• Predictive Risk Modeling Support
• Genomics & Advanced Pathogen Characterization
• Sampling Plan & Method Development
• Microbial Challenge Studies
• Wash & Blanch Process Validations
• Spoilage Investigations
• Custom Research Solutions

Partner with AEMTEK to advance a culture of food safety excellence and transform your data into a competitive advantage. Visit us at www.aemtek.com or contact our Salinas team at lab@aemtek.com.

“DPG Continuous Chlorination: Pioneering Food Safety with Premier Water Treatment”

In times of fear and uncertainty, food safety is non-negotiable, and Deerpoint Group, Inc. leads the charge with DPG Continuous Chlorination® – the industry’s premier solution for agricultural irrigation water treatment. As the first-in-class innovator, we deliver peace of mind when it’s needed most, ensuring the safety of something as vital as food. Western growers trust Deerpoint Group, Inc. to set the standard, following the food safety guidelines of even the most stringent benchmarks like the 2021 LGMA metrics.

DPG Continuous Chlorination® doesn’t just meet escalating food safety demands – it redefines them. Our patented system eliminates harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella throughout the crop cycle, blending science-backed rigor with unmatched efficiency. We partner with growers to assess water treatment needs, providing real-time updates, in-field residual evaluations, and comprehensive regulatory reporting to ensure full compliance with evolving standards. Delivered through our automated, cutting-edge framework, these services empower growers with transparency and accountability.

Cost-effective, safe, and powerfully effective, our unique chlorinator introduces non-gas chlorine into pressurized irrigation systems – a patented breakthrough suited for both conventional and organic farming. Deerpoint Group, Inc. isn’t just a provider; we’re the industry leader, delivering solutions that inspire confidence and are tailored to the needs of each farm. Our approach ensures adherence to the strictest norms while pushing boundaries to safeguard the world’s food supply, complete with detailed regulatory reporting for peace of mind.

In a world where trust in food safety is paramount, DPG Continuous Chlorination® stands alone, offering growers a reliable, innovative edge that protects crops and elevates standards. With Deerpoint Group, Inc., you’re not just irrigating – you’re securing the future of food safety with industry-leading water treatment and robust regulatory support.

Clean Works offers a post-harvest solutions, our award-winning gas-phase homogenous technology has been rigorously tested and has consistently demonstrated its effectiveness in eliminating up to 99.99% of pathogens and food-spoiling organisms, ensuring your produce is safe and fresh. We have successfully commercialized our technology in six countries, making a global impact. 

Our solutions offer rapid, chemical-free decontamination, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. 

What sets us apart? 

✅ Water-free technology 

✅ Green, eco-friendly approach 

✅ Commercial-grade applications 

✅ Scientifically validated excellence 

Harnessing the power of science and technology, discover how Clean Works is transforming the produce industry: 

Fortrex is the first line of defense in food safety. The company is a leading provider of sanitation solutions in North America, offering tech-forward innovation to drive growth by helping customers identify and avoid preventable issues while delivering real-time results. We offer cost-effective solutions to our customers, while providing the highest level of contaminant defense. Fortrex’s team of skilled food sanitors, microbiologists, technical experts and engineers are committed to keeping USDA, FDA, and CFIA processing facilities clean, safe, and audit-ready.

Pathotrak’s AOAC‑accredited, award‑winning technology concentrates pathogens directly from food samples. We help run detection tests in as little as 5.5 hours with our 375g fresh‑produce test, allowing growers to submit and release product within a single 8‑hour shift. For growers who must test larger lots, ours is the only AOAC-accredited 1,500g test in the market. We can deliver results in ~12 hours while also saving material costs. Pathotrak's is the first and only AOAC‑accredited solution to be this fast while matching the accuracy of the FDA’s 3–4‑day standard method. Ask your lab if Pathotrak is right for you!

www.pathotrak.com

CCOF, California Certified Organic Farmers,  is a nonprofit organization that advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. We envision a world where organic is the norm. 

Founded in California over 50 years ago, today CCOF's roots span the breadth of North America and our presence is internationally recognized. At CCOF, we provide certification services that are personal and accessible. We work closely with you through each stage of the certification process, from putting together your first Organic System Plan to staying compliant and adding products or acreage later. Every client has a dedicated service specialist and we answer the phone.

From the day the company was founded in 1923 by two immigrant brothers Stefano and Andrea D’Arrigo, from Messina, Sicily, innovation has been its hallmark. Andy Boy broccoli, broccoli rabe, fennel, and romaine hearts are the company’s mainstays, but D’Arrigo California is also able to provide cross-dock, consolidation, custom growing, and commercial cooling services with the goal of improving efficiencies for our valued customers.  

With third-generation D’Arrigo family members at the helm of our West Coast operations, you can be sure that the traditions of being good stewards of the land continue to be carried out by our dedicated family of almost 2,000+ employees. Our goal is to continue our legacy as a sustainable grower, packer, shipper who nourishes consumers daily around the world with quality Andy Boy produce to encourage a healthy lifestyle. 

In the agricultural industry, Provision's cloud software emerges as a vital asset for growers of practically any commodity. By simplifying the prospect of digitizing food safety and quality assurance, Provision offers growers a way to shed the burden of paper reports and clumsy binders. In a competitive market with constantly changing customer requirements and government regulations, Provision offers a way to streamline documentation for compliance and certification. More and more food safety managers are turning to smart solutions like automated notifications to avoid missed forms, automated rules to ensure compliance, and automating reports to simplify audit prep during harvest season. Tailored to suit the needs of small- and mid-sized operations, Provision provides agile solutions that seamlessly digitize documentation. In a world where data is king, Provision empowers growers to navigate audits more efficiently, while also harnessing insights for enhanced process control.

The Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) is a regional trade association that aims to advance families, food, and farming in our region. Founded in 1930, today the organization represents 300 members, primarily farmers, shippers, and processors of fruits and vegetables produced in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties.  As part of our mission, GSA is dedicated to providing solutions-based programs and services covering diverse areas, such as protecting farm workers from the spread of COVID-19 through innovative housing, testing, education programs, and mass vaccination clinics; efforts to address the challenges of water supply and improving water quality, food safety, and security; and pest and disease management and prevention.