Grimmway Farms

Grimmway Farms

Global carrot producer with organic crops

Overview

Grimmway Farms is a large global producer of fresh produce, especially known as one of the world’s largest carrot producers. It also supplies more than 65 USA-grown organic crops under brands such as Cal-Organic Farms and Bunny-Luv. The company grows, processes, and distributes fresh produce to customers through its brand lines. Its products include carrots and a wide range of organic vegetables, offered under recognizable brand names, with a focus on sustainability and responsible farming practices. Grimmway differentiates itself by scale in carrot production, a broad organic crop portfolio, and established brands that emphasize organic options. Its stated goal is to care for customers and employees, practice sustainable farming, and preserve natural resources for future generations.

About Grimmway Farms

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Why Grimmway Farms is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Consumer Goods

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bakersfield, California

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • Minnesota processing expansion on March 16, 2026 improves year-round carrot supply resilience.
  • Karen White joined March 9, 2026, strengthening marketing operations and new product commercialization.
  • EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin toured operations on February 28, 2026, signaling regulatory visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Grimmway faces a California civil rights trial over disabled-worker discrimination from September 2025.
  • The November 16, 2024 E. coli recall killed one consumer and damaged brand trust.
  • A June 17, 2026 employee death triggered state workplace safety scrutiny and potential enforcement.

What makes Grimmway Farms unique

  • Grimmway Produce Group dominates carrots and organic vegetables, with Minnesota expansion on March 16, 2026.
  • Jeff Huckaby shifted to Chief Agricultural Officer on March 23, 2026, sharpening farm focus.
  • Cal-Organic Farms launched Organic Bite-Size Potatoes on February 18, 2026, extending category breadth.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Global AgInvesting
Dec 10th, 2020
Brief: Major Carrot Producer Grimmway Farms Acquired by Teays River Investments

By Lynda Kiernan, Global AgInvesting Media Indiana-based Teays River Investments has agreed to acquire family-owned Grimmway Farms – the self-proclaimed largest carrot producer in the world – for an undisclosed sum.  Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, and founded in the 1960s by Rod and Bob Grimm, Grimmway is the force behind the popularity of baby carrots. … Continue reading "Brief: Major Carrot Producer Grimmway Farms Acquired by Teays River Investments"

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