This paper will be focused specifically on the production...

This paper will be focused specifically on the production of Driscoll’s red raspberries. I will be looking at their supplier Reiter Affiliated Companies, the labor conditions, wages, and difference between the conventional and organic raspberries. There has also been a movement to change the definition of organic and alternative foods so that it also includes the labor conditions. Therefore, there will be clearer difference between organic foods and nonorganic other than just environmental and sustainable differences between the two. The goal is to describe the production and process of distributing raspberries from the time they are planted until they are pick and then distributed in stores. Although there is approximately 200 species†¦show more content†¦Driscolls Berries is the United States’ top distributor for all berries including raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries. Driscoll’s was founded in 1904 by the Driscoll brothers, Richard and Donald. Their current headquarters are located in Watsonville, California and their CEO is Miles Reiter. This company sells both conventional and organic berries that can be distinguished by their different packaging. They claim to follow the Good Agricultural Practices for food safety, which indicates that they follow rules on food safety set by Food and Agriculture Organization (FOA) of the United Nations. Moreover, Driscoll also boasts having a history of being generous to those in need. Following World War II Driscoll gave 600 formerly interned Japanese-Americans families an opportunity to earn money and rebuild their lives after they lost everything. Driscoll’s leased â€Å"a lot of virgin ground at the time and they encouraged Japanese Americans to share-crop the land.† (Sammon) This is one example of how Driscoll has helped the community in the past. The biggest raspberry supplier for Driscoll is Reiter Affiliated Companies. Reiter manages and oversees the smaller farmers that grow the actual berries. They are â€Å"the largest fresh, multi-berry producer in the world.† (Reiter) The company began in 1868 by Ed Reiter and is now currently run by his grandsons Garland and Miles Reiter. Miles Reiter is also the CEO of Driscoll’s berries and the two companies haveShow MoreRelatedRamadan Is A Peaceful Ramadan1462 Words   |  6 Pagesprayers, keep your commitments and keep spending quality time with friends and family. By devoting some time or resources to charity on a regular bases you will definitely keep the spirit of Ramadan alive for the rest of the year! Ramadan Kareem - ADSG wishes everyone an enlightened, peaceful and healthy Ramadan!