In the Press
October 16, 2024
Church Brothers Farms Welcomes Tracy Carranza as Vice President of Retail Sales
Church Brothers Farms announced that Tracy Carranza has joined the company as Vice President of Retail Sales. With more than a decade of experience in the fresh produce industry, Carranza will be responsible for the growth and strategic direction of Church Brothers’ retail channel, with a primary focus on value added products
September 27, 2024
Church Brothers Farms Names Jennifer Lind as Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics; Stacy Radich Comments
An exciting new appointment has taken place at Church Brothers Farms. Jennifer Lind has joined the company as Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics, bringing over 20 years of produce industry experience to this newly created position.
September 9, 2024
Brighter Bites, Monterey County 2nd Annual Luncheon
The sun shone as over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the generous ag industry and supporters of Brighter Bites. In the beautiful courtyard at the Club at Pasadera, the President’s Awards honored the outstanding contributions of Tonya Antle and Church Brothers Farms.
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September 5, 2024
Church Brothers Farms Announces $13,000 in Scholarships to Employee Family Members; Salvador Ornelas-Reynoso Comments
In addition to its reputation as a premium fresh produce provider, Church Brothers Farms is also a longstanding advocate for the California ag industry. The company continues to make investments in agriculture and its surrounding communities, most recently announcing its participation in three scholarship programs benefiting students in California’s Monterey and San Benito counties.
September 5, 2024
Church Brothers Farms' Jason Lathos Discusses Steady Iceberg Market
Steady supplies and solid quality are the hallmarks of Church Brothers Farms’ Iceberg lettuce season. I recently got in touch with the grower’s Commodities Manager, Jason Lathos, to hear what we can expect from the market.
August 28, 2024
Demand for Baby Romaine continues to grow and so does acreage
Even with California's recent high temperatures, the supply of baby romaine lettuce is good. "The heat affected the quality of the crop. There has been some minor thrip damage but we are in good supply right now," says Ernst van Eeghen, VP of Business Development for Church Brothers Farms. "The weather is starting to cool off and that's really good for the crop which looks really clean and nice with great weight and good size."
July 15, 2024
Sharing Success: Jeff Church, Steve Church and Chase Tatham
"Partnership is not a legal contract between two equal individuals. It’s an emotional alliance between two people who are committed to each other’s success."
The words of Warren Buffett ring true as I dive into the compelling partnership between Church Brothers Farms and the Tom Lange Family of Companies. It’s a story that began back in the ’70s, before Steve Church, Founder and Chairman, and his brother, Tom, even dreamed of founding the company.
July 1, 2024
July MVP: Jeff Church, Chief Operating Officer, Church Brothers Farms
Jeff Church has the power to leave an impression. Beyond this, though, I have often observed him making a connection. It is a priceless gift in sales, to be sure, yet I can’t help but feel it comes naturally to the produce legacy who shares his company’s name with deep pride.
June 25, 2024
My Favorite Things: Angelic Meza, Marketing Manager, Church Brothers Farms
You can tell right away when you meet someone made for this industry. They have a hunger, passion, and perseverance that is contagious. That is Angelic Meza.
May 21, 2024
Brighter Bites Honors Tonya Antle and Steve Church; Rich Dachman Comments
In addition to honoring Tonya at the spring event, this year’s President’s Award honored Steve Church and Church Brothers Farms for their ongoing produce donations, outstanding philanthropy, and long-term partnership.
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April 4, 2024
Church Bros. excited about new things in the pipeline
Church Bros. 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.
For the first quarter of 2024, markets were a little sluggish with volume off from previous years, but things improved by mid-March.
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February 20, 2024
Church Brothers Farms' Ernst van Eeghen Discusses Southern Exposure Showcase
Lettuce and leafy greens are on the brain over at Church Brothers Farms. As the supplier ramps up for the Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC) 2024 Southern Exposure, I recently got in touch with Ernst van Eeghen, Vice President of Foodservice Business Development, who dropped a few show teasers.
January 8, 2024
Church Brothers Farms Announces Latest Leadership Changes; Amelia Firme and Chuck Church Comment
What better way to start the week than with news of a recent leadership appointment? Church Brothers Farms has made headlines with the announcement that Amelia Firme has joined the company as Vice President of Packaging Procurement, while Amy Thorpe has been promoted to Director of Packaging Material
