Oceanside, CA — Oppy and its grower partner Oceanside Pole are preparing for a well-paced and high-quality 2026 tomato season with strong volumes, an early start and continued demand for premium, vine-ripened tomatoes.
The 2026 crop is expected to deliver approximately 2.1 million cases of rounds and 750,000 cases of Romas, with harvest beginning in late June and volumes building steadily through July into peak production in August, September and early October. An earlier start this season is expected to help spread volume more evenly, creating greater flexibility week to week.
Grown in Oceanside, Southern California, Oceanside Pole tomatoes come from a multigenerational operation led by the Singh family, who have been farming in the region since 1939. As the only pole-grown tomato farm west of the Mississippi producing at commercial scale and the last remaining vine-ripe tomato grower in Southern California, the program offers a unique combination of heritage, scale and consistency.
Oceanside Pole tomatoes are vine-ripened and never gassed, harvested only when ready to ensure strong flavor and Brix. Packed once, they maintain quality and shelf life from field to customer. With an upgraded packing line and the ability to ship within 24 hours in many cases, the program supports retail, foodservice and wholesale customers across North America and export markets.
About Oppy
Growing, marketing and distributing fresh produce from around the globe for over 165 years, Vancouver, BC-based Oppy discovers and delivers the best of the world’s harvest. With over 50 million boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables grown on every continent moving through its supply chain annually, Oppy offers popular favorites from avocados and berries to apples and oranges year-round, alongside innovative seasonal specialties. Over the years, Oppy has introduced North Americans to a number of items across its diverse produce range, including Granny Smith, JAZZ and Envy apples, as well as green and gold kiwifruit.