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Veritable Vegetable, Inc.

Description

With forty years of leadership, Veritable Vegetable (VV) distributes high quality, organic produce to independent cooperatives, retailers, restaurants, schools, corporate campuses and wholesalers. VV supports small to mid-sized organic growers by providing broader access to the marketplace and maximizing the return farmers receive for their product. Based in San Francisco, their distribution area includes California, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico.

As a social enterprise, Veritable Vegetable lives its values and serves as a model for other businesses. Their award winning green fleet and 99% waste diversion program demonstrate a deep commitment to reducing energy consumption and waste. Veritable Vegetable strengthens communities through strong collaborations and deep relationships with their customers, growers, and community partners. They honor labor by paying workers above living wage, offering an extensive benefits package, and cultivating a fair and dynamic workplace. VV contributes over 10% of annual profits to community organizations and schools to build awareness of, and support for, a sustainable food system. Veritable Vegetable is a women-owned business that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental challenges.

Contact Information

  • Contact Name: Andrew Kearns
  • Phone: 415-641-3500
  • Email:
  • Address: 1100 Cesar Chavez Street , San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94124, US

CCOF Programs

  • Certification: Handling
    Status: Certified
    Date: September 19, 2002
  • Certification: USDA NOP
    Status: Certified
    Date: September 19, 2002

Client Code

pr258