Duncan Family Farms, a multiregional, family-run certified organic farm specializing in lettuces, greens and veggies, says it has partnered with Coosemans-Phoenix LLC to create Duncan Family Farms Specialties.
The joint venture delivers a streamlined approach for customers and consumers by providing faster delivery of truly local fresh herbs, microgreens, Shishito peppers and more, according to a news release. Duncan Family Farms said its specialty crop production combined with Coosemans’ local packing and distribution expertise, allows for more nimble requests, fewer food miles and direct access to the farm.
“Nearly a decade ago, I sat down with Will Feliz of Duncan Family Farms to discuss the opportunity of growing fresh, organic, culinary herbs domestically,” James Macek, president of Coosemans-Phoenix, said in the releases. “It’s amazing to see that conversation coming to fruition with this formal partnership that bolsters regional food solutions.”
Duncan Family Farms Specialties will primarily serve the Arizona market, along with Nevada and California. The company’s goal is to master operations in the Southwest U.S., providing farm-to-shelf solutions to broaden reach and capabilities in the future, according to the release.
“We are very excited about this partnership and the benefits it will bring to our team members and customers,” said Duncan Family Farms CEO Will Feliz. “We’ve had a long and successful relationship with James Macek and the Coosemans’ companies and look forward to our collective future providing quality fresh and local specialty produce.”
