The award is the latest in a series of honors recognizing Oppy’s culture and management style
Oppy BB #:113404 was recently selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, marking the first time the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world has been recognized with the award in its 162-year history.
The esteemed national competition, now in its 21st year, honors industry-leading employers who offer exceptional workplaces for their teams.
Companies on the list are evaluated according to eight criteria which assess a variety of metrics including the physical workplace, the work and social atmosphere, health, financial and family benefits as well as others. During the evaluation, businesses are compared to their industry peers to determine which organization offers the most progressive programs.
“Oppy is honored to have been recognized among the top employers in Canada, joining the ranks of some of the best companies in the nation,” Oppy’s Chairman, CEO & Managing Partner John Anderson said. “To be selected during this exceptionally challenging year reflects Oppy’s well-placed fundamentals, which help us focus on prioritizing the wellbeing and development of our team above all else. By placing people first, the business is also able to grow as a result.”
Oppy’s inclusion on the coveted list follows other recent recognition, such as being selected by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 19 consecutive years in 2019, the 2019 BC Top Employers and Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures awards. In 2017, Anderson was also selected as one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs for nurturing a culture at Oppy that enhances performance and sustains a competitive advantage.
About Oppy
Growing, marketing and distributing fresh produce from around the globe for more than 160 years, Vancouver, BC-based Oppy discovers and delivers the best of the world’s harvest. With over 50 million boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables grown on every continent moving through its supply chain annually, Oppy offers popular favorites from avocados and berries to apples and oranges year-round, alongside innovative seasonal specialties. Over the years, Oppy has introduced North Americans to a number of items across its diverse produce range, including Granny Smith, JAZZ and Envy apples, as well as green and gold kiwifruit. Go to oppy.com to learn more.
