SALINAS, CA – D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of California has been awarded Loblaw’s 2015 Vendor Development Partnership Award for the entire United States Western/Mexico Region.

“D’Arrigo is extremely honored to have received the Loblaw Vendor Development Partnership award for the entire US Western/Mexico Region. The award is a reflection on every D’Arrigo employee and the teamwork it takes as we strive to be the best grower, packer and shipper of high quality fruits and vegetables (conventional and organic) year-round. This award inspires us make every effort to continue to be sustainable and successful at all levels of our business,” states Claudia Pizarro-Villalobos, D’Arrigo Marketing and Culinary Manager.

This prestigious industry distinction was bestowed upon the company during Loblaw’s U.S. West Coast Grower Meeting held in La Quinta, California. John D’Arrigo, CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board, accepted the award on behalf of the company in a room full of personal and professional peers.

The award honors companies who understand and align with Loblaw’s principles pertaining to the environment, community, diversity, and the workplace, according to a press release.

D’Arrigo Bros. was recognized for leadership within the produce industry in the areas of Food Safety, Quality, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Being Customer Centric.

Loblaw, one of the largest retailers in Canada, owns over 1,400 supermarkets throughout the ten provinces and three territories of Canada.

AndNowUKnow congratulates D’Arrigo Bros. on this achievement!

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