Better Produce INC

Better Produce INC is a family-owned and operated grower-shipper established in 1988, currently farming fresh strawberries, bush berries, chili peppers, and squash. The company sells over 3000 acres of produce and ships more than 15 million cases annually. They maintain a close relationship with their growers and community to deliver the best tasting produce from farm to table.

The business is located at 2780 Telephone Rd in Santa Maria, California, with an accounting office at 610 West Boone St. They operate two distinct entities: Better Produce INC and Better Cooling Inc, which cools and ships all of their produce to ensure good quality and freshness.

Customers can order through their website, better-produce.com, which features a wide variety of options including organic and conventional strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, chili peppers, and squash. The ordering process is described as smooth and simple by multiple reviewers.

The company uses ReadyCycle packaging for their organic strawberries, organic raspberries, and organic blackberries. This is the first 100% sustainable packaging in the market for produce like strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, and they also offer a limited edition heart-shaped version for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.

Better Produce INC practices sustainable water management by using drip irrigation to ensure their fields have no sprinkler run-off. They are almost 50% organic and strive to reduce their carbon footprint and impact on the environment.

The company was founded by Juan Cisneros, who immigrated from Jalisco, Mexico in 1982 and started farming strawberries in 1989. He expanded to growing squash, chili peppers, bush berries, and peas, and the business was formally established in 2006.

The Better Cooling Inc facility was built in 2006 in the fertile growing region of Santa Maria, California. This facility cools and ships all of the produce, ensuring good quality and freshness for their customers.

The business offers a wide range of products including snap peas, green beans, and squash in addition to their berries and peppers. They carefully choose the best-tasting varieties and quality produce to provide the best for their valued customers.

Multiple reviewers praise the user-friendly website, the fast delivery, and the excellent quality of the fruits and vegetables. They consistently note that the ordering process is simple and the produce is always fresh and top-notch.

The Trustburn rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 10 reviews, with the most recent feedback coming from November 2023. The rating split shows mostly 5-star and 4-star reviews, with one 3-star review.

The company has been in operation since 1988, making it over 30 years old. They have grown significantly since Juan Cisneros first started it, now selling over 3000 acres of fresh produce.

The company is family-operated with many of Juan's family members, including his kids, now working with the company. They are proud to remain a truly family-operated company with family at the heart of everything they do.

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You can reach Better Produce INC by phone at 8057390795.