Organic & Conventional

Grower Packer & Shipper

What We Grow

Progressive Produce is a year-round grower, packer, and shipper of fresh produce. We grow thousands of acres throughout North and South America of potatoes, onions, asparagus, and other fruits and vegetables.

Our Brands

Meet One of Our Growers

We work hand in hand with our grower partners to ensure generation after generation of healthy crops. Watch the video below to learn more about the farmers behind our produce.

What's New

Check out our new products, news, and future projects. Here at Progressive Produce, we strive to stay up to date with what is going on.
Small in size but big in flavor, Progressive Farms Veggie Bites are perfect for people who desire convenience without sacrificing quality and nutrition.
Whether baked, roasted, fried, or mashed, Mim’s Famous Sweet Potatoes are a simple and delicious way to celebrate family traditions and always taste like home.
Learn more about our great people who are building a great company to ensure a great future. ENGLISH | SPANISH

Our History

Since our establishment in 1967, Progressive Produce has always been a grower, packer, and shipper at the forefront of innovation, service, sustainability, and quality. We have grown to become a single source and global supplier of organic and conventional asparagus, potatoes, onions, sweet onions, yams, citrus, chili peppers, and other fruits and vegetables. We currently operate out of multiple facilities throughout the United States and Mexico. Our goal is to be a valuable category partner in all commodities sold, provide outstanding service 365 days a year, and be recognized by our customers as a critical factor in their success. Expertise in food safety, traceability, marketing, and package development all contribute to Progressive being a complete partner for success in today’s marketplace with today’s customers. At Progressive, we strive to exceed the needs of our customers every day, all year, and we honor our commitments. Progressive has the experience, talent, and resources to function as your “category management partner.” Your success is our priority.

  • 1967

    In 1967, Nace Cohen and Charles Gilb founded Progressive Produce as a potato and onion company pioneering complete potato production in Los Angeles by merging wholesaling, packing, refrigeration, transportation, and sales, all under one roof.

  • 1998

    Progressive instituted the Quality Improvement and Food Safety Program. The program has received a Superior GFS food safety rating at the company’s facility in Los Angeles, CA, Bakersfield, CA, and Quincy, WA.

  • 2003

    The management team of Jim Leimkuhler, Victor Rodarte, and Jack Gyben purchased Progressive Produce.

  • 2004

    Introduced MicroBaker® microwaveable potato and yam program. Its patented shrink-wrap method keeps MicroBakers clean, seals in freshness, and makes unwrapping a hot, nutritious potato or yam quick and convenient.

  • 2007

    Partnered with Keystone Fruit Marketing to introduce Americas Asparagus™ program.

  • 2007

    Introduced Nature’s Bounty Organic® line, grown and processed to strict organic standards and shipped fresh, certified USDA ORGANIC by CCOF.

  • 2010

    Introduced Hollywood Fries®, a seed-based potato variety ideal for frying that makes light, consistent, crisp, superior fries.

  • 2016

    Progressive Produce became a proud member of the TOTAL PRODUCE family when management sold 65% of the company to this premier global produce company.

  • 2017

    Keystone Fruit Marketing merges with Progressive Produce. After years of success, they make an even stronger partnership for the future.

  • 2019

    New sustainable packaging offerings (paper, tater resin packaging, etc.)

  • 2020

    Introduced Rooted, our sustainability and social responsibility initiative.

  • 2021

    New ownership consists of Marty Kamer, President; Scott Leimkuhler, Sr. VP of Sales; Simon Miller, VP of Finance; and Cory Stahl, VP of sales.

Contact Us

Want to get in touch? Let us know which commodity you are interested in, or provide us with whatever question you might have. We will be sure to direct your information to the appropriate Progressive team member and address your need as quickly as possible. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Phone: 323-890-8100

La Mirada15130 Northam StLa Mirada, CA 90638
Los Angeles5790 Peachtree St Los Angeles, CA 90040
Edison12100 Edison HighwayEdison, CA 93220
Quincy903 A Street SEQuincy, WA 98848
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