WYCO Produce, BB #:290808 established in 2010, as a leading sales and marketing company for international and domestic growers of fresh produce commodities has formed a merger with Northampton Growers Produce BB #:106696.
The merger is effective September 15, 2022 just in time for the fall season. This association will help expand WYCO’s sales and marketing efforts in delivering top quality, fresh produce year-round to their retail, wholesale and food service customers.
Northampton Growers was founded in 1959. Northampton Growers Produce was created to meet the needs on the East Coast and soon became one of the largest fresh Produce Growers, Packers and Shippers on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
From its inception, Northampton Growers Produce is the source of the freshest, premium quality produce that comes directly from their growers and is shipped with their promise of freshness. They are dedicated to operating within the highest ethical standards and management practices. The team, many who have been with Northampton Growers Produce for over 25 years, will continue to meet the needs of each customer.
“This merger, with such a well trusted and outstanding growing operation, is an important step in our overall growth strategy” says Mirna Skinner, CEO of WYCO Produce.
“I was honored when this opportunity was presented to me. Calvert has been a mentor to me throughout my career in this industry. I am looking forward to continuing their success.” says Brentt Skinner, President and Founder of WYCO Produce.
Calvert Cullen and Steven McCready, owners of Northampton Growers Produce, are equally excited about this merger.
Each saying: “We have been looking for quite some time for someone to merge with, that has the same standards for our growers and customers. It is going to be very exciting to see the future unfold”.
