Driscoll's
Driscoll's is a family-owned and operated global berry business that works with independent growers from around the world to deliver the finest berries.
We believe the only way to continue providing the highest quality berries is to build an enduring community-based business which works toward having a thriving workforce, resilient communities, and a healthy environment. Through this approach, we continuously work toward our vision of becoming the world’s berry company, enriching the lives of everyone we touch.
This Startup Is Determined to Provide ‘Plenty’ of Jobs and Leafy Greens All Year Round
By teaming up with retail leader Walmart, San Francisco-based Plenty is set to supply California (for starters) with healthy, sustainable food at an affordable price, using only 1% of the land needed for traditional farming. ... View More
Driscoll’s Working to Scale Circular Plastics Economy, from Field to Clamshell
Driscoll’s leads the produce industry in increasing the circularity of packaging and landfill diversion of agricultural plastics. It’s the first berry company to make public commitments and inject serious funding into innovation — with a goal t... View More
It Takes a Village: Driscoll’s Dives Deep into Water Stewardship
“One question we had to ask ourselves was: Are we a sustainability department or are we a company that holds water sustainability in high regard? We need to be the latter to really be successful.” ... View More
Business Resiliency: How Social Responsibility Has Strengthened Driscoll’s Farming Communities
Driscoll’s President Soren Bjorn discusses creating shared value within its business and local communities. ... View More
12 More Brands Using Their Powers for Good During the Pandemic
As the COVID crisis wears on, we wanted to applaud 10 more of our Sustainable Brands community members that have donated their time, money and products and/or pivoted their business models to get people in need what they need, fast. ... View More
One Family: How Driscoll’s Is Working to Safeguard Its Farming Communities
Driscoll’s One Family philosophy has played a key role in helping the company navigate challenges such as labor standards, immigration reform and water stewardship. We spoke to Soren Bjorn, President of Driscoll's of the Americas, about the impact ... View More
Providing ‘Overdraft’ Protection for Groundwater in California's Pajaro Valley
While California’s recent drought is officially over, more intense rainfall means more rain is running off, rather than soaking into the ground. But what if some of this water could be collected to help recharge thirsty aquifers and mitigate the e... View More
Driscoll's Joins the Ceres-WWF AgWater Challenge
Driscoll's, the leading consumer brand in fresh berries, today announced its participation in the Ceres/WWF AgWater Challenge to help its agricultural communities manage natural resources in a collaborative way. ... View More
Driscoll's is Recognized for the Best Health and Safety Labor Program at 2019 Sedex Awards
The world’s leading provider of fresh berries, Driscoll’s, was acknowledged at the 2019 Sedex awards for the best Health and Safety Labor Program in recognition for the company’s comprehensive approach to labor compliance, which extends beyond ... View More
Driscoll’s Expands Fair Trade Certified Farms In Baja Mexico, California
In 2019, Driscoll’s Fair Trade program increased acreage by nearly 14 percent with the goal of being 100 percent Fair Trade Certified™by the end of 2019. ... View More
Sustainable Brands Gathers Global Brand Innovation Leaders at SB’18 Vancouver
Sustainable Brands kicks off its largest community gathering today with Sustainable Brands '18 Vancouver at the Vancouver Convention Centre West in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over 2,000 business executives along with their teams from 33+ countries... View More
How Driscoll's Is Creating Shared Value in Berry Supply Chains
The buyer-supplier relationship is changing in more ways than you might imagine. Consumers and retailers are increasingly demanding that suppliers demonstrate their sustainability: How are buyers and suppliers collectively adapting to changes in the ... View More
Member Spotlight: Kelley Bell discusses how Driscoll’s engages farm-working communities
Kelley Bell, vice president of social and environmental impact at Driscoll’s, discusses how the company works closely with local farming communities and how she’d like to collaborate with other Members on the issue of a living wage. Keep reading ... View More
IBM, Walmart, JD Harness Blockchain Tech to Improve Food Transparency, Safety in China
IBM has announced that it is teaming up with Walmart, JD.com and Tsinghua University National Engineering Laboratory for E-Commerce Technologies to launch a Blockchain Food Safety Alliance to enhance food tracking, traceability and safety in China. ... View More
IBM, Food Giants Harness Blockchain Tech to Improve Supply Chain Traceability
The food industry has been abuzz with talk of traceability as of late, with the emergence of new technologies — such as Avery Dennison’s RFID tags and Sourcemap and Provenance’s new blockchain traceability tool — that are making it easier tha... View More
Driscoll's Fair Trade Program helps schools in San Quintín, Mexico
More than 1,600 members of the San Quintín community received free access to health care offerings, including pediatric, women’s health, dental and optometry services, in May. This was part of the first Health Fair organized by farmworkers employe... View More
NGOs, Food and Beverage Giants Join Forces to Protect California’s Water Future
As California enters its sixth year of record-breaking drought, 20 leading organizations this week announced the formation of the California Water Action Collaborative (CWAC), their collaborative effort to support critical projects designed to protec... View More
Driscoll's Commitment to All Organic Nursery Plants
Driscoll’s announces a broad expansion of organic nursery plant production and a commitment to providing all of Driscoll’s USDA certified organic growers with organic nursery plants. Driscoll’s innovation continues to pave the way for the organ... View More
