Ole Tyme Produce

Our competitive advantage at Ole Tyme is simple: A continuous commitment and focus on customers. Day in and day out, we work to recognize each customer’s needs and are dedicated to making sure they are met! 🤝

🌿🍅 Local Season is Kicking Off in Missouri! 🍅🌿

Excited for fresh, local produce? So are we! 🎉 Restaurants will be sourcing their seasonal ingredients from us, ensuring you get the freshest flavors Missouri has to offer. Check out our website to stay up to date on what's available for your local seasonal menu items! 🌽🥕🍓

www.oletyme.com

Happy Memorial Weekend from Ole Tyme Produce!

As we honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country, we also celebrate with fresh, local produce perfect for your holiday gatherings. Whether you're grilling, picnicking, or just enjoying the long weekend, check out your local retailer and see what produce offerings they have on special!

Enjoy the holiday and stay safe! 🍉🍓🌽

At Ole Tyme, every member of our team is dedicated to exceeding expectations. Customer satisfaction is what drives us to deliver the service and quality that we do! Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your journey. 🚚🍅

Explore real-time Commodity Notifications on our website to stay up-to-date on the latest conditions impacting our industry by product categories. At Ole Tyme, we strive to always keep you informed!
👉 oletyme.com/safety/product-catalogs/

On behalf of the Ole Tyme Produce family, we announce the sad news of the passing of our matriarch, Louise “Boo” Daleo. Mrs. Daleo founded the company with her husband, Joe Daleo in November of 1973.

After her initial hesitation, she brainstormed the name and spelling of “Ole Tyme Produce”. She worked alongside her husband in the early days of retailing directly to customers, helping fill orders and check out customers, building displays, taking wholesale produce orders, trimming and wrapping produce, and assisting in building fruit baskets. She brought in homemade treats including cookies, fudge, and buttermilk biscuits to share with regular customers. Later, when the company moved to Historic Produce Row, she worked in the office helping with accounting and filing.

She was the loved “mother” to us all. She never failed to remember birthdays, weddings, and births. She often made special baby quilts, embroidered clothes or towels, or some other handmade gift to employees to honor their special events.

Our hearts our heavy. We are heartened by the many fond memories of Boo. - Joan Daleo, President and CEO of Ole Tyme Produce

Join us in congratulating our Manager of the Month, Joe LeBlanc! 👏🌟 Joe is our Day Warehouse Operations/Logistics Manager and has been a valuable member of our team since 2012. He has been overseeing our expansion down to Southwestern Missouri and we cannot thank him enough for all of the hard work he puts in everyday! 🙌

Happy ! 🧑‍💻🗂️ We are so lucky to have such a skilled, hardworking group of team members keeping each of our departments running smoothly.

AI is transforming the fresh produce industry! Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the fresh produce supply chain, from autonomous orchard sprayers to predictive analytics. Learn how AI is streamlining processes and improving efficiency in agriculture. 💻🌱

Where will artificial intelligence take the produce industry? From yield forecasting to plant and w**d identification, experts say the future is endless for the integration of artificial intelligence.

🎉 Big shoutout to Rebecka, our Marketing and Communications Specialist, for winning the Q1 Grit Award! 🌟 She totally deserves it!

Rebecka lives and breathes our company values: Community, Trust, Excellence, Leadership, Desire, and Growth.

As a "thank you," Rebecka received an airfyer and an Amazon gift card. Way to go, Rebecka! We appreciate all you do from keeping our social media channels running, our internal communications flowing, to keeping our team connected and engaged.

One of our teammates said it best about Rebecka's Desire, "Rebecka has showed determination and the desire to be a team player. She never hesitates to showcase her enthusiasm and willingness to help out in any area of the business when asked. Her humility and desire to help exceed expectations are truly inspiring."

Here's to you, Rebecka! Keep shining bright! 🚀

The birds are BACK! ⚾🙌 Head over to Ballpark Village tomorrow, April 4th, to celebrate the Cardinals' home opener! Take a walk around the plaza to enjoy local vendors, radio stations, & more, then cheer on the Cardinals and watch the game on the outdoor big screen.👏 Let's Go Cardinals!

📣NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT!
These lemon-tomato hybrids are now available at Ole Tyme Produce! Don't wait to place your order - these gems are only available on April 1st 😉

Still need plans for Easter? Hop on over to Bistro La Floraison for a delightful French-inspired brunch experience! ✨Enjoy elegant egg dishes, fresh pastries, light bites, and hearty dishes fit for breakfast or lunch. Reserve your table now and make this Easter one to remember! 🌷

In 2023, U.S. imports of fresh produce from Mexico rose despite challenges like hurricanes and drought. Tomato, pepper, and cucumber imports increased, but avocado imports declined. Price volatility occurred due to supply chain disruptions, especially for tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and squash. Despite challenges, the U.S.-Mexico fresh produce trade remains strong, with both countries adapting to meet demand.

https://www.thepacker.com/news/produce-crops/despite-challenging-season-mexican-produce-imports-long-term-growth-continues

Despite challenging season for Mexican produce imports, long-term growth continues Hurricanes last fall, recent drought and other factors have held back some fresh produce output in Mexico in recent months, but the value of U.S. imports from the country continues to climb.

Enjoy this Ole Tyme Produce 🙌

In 1973, Joe and Louise Daleo began Ole Tyme Produce out of a converted two-bay filling station in St. Louis, Missouri. Rising early each morning, Joe would hand select all the fruits and vegetables on Produce Row for their small store. He and Louise knew every customer by name and soon their reputation for quality and fairness preceded them, spreading quickly throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. Fast forward to 2024, Ole Tyme has grown to be the largest, woman-owned, fresh food distributor in the state of Missouri!

At Ole Tyme Produce, we believe leadership isn't just about titles; it's about serving others and working to make a difference. Ole Tyme Produce core values of Community, Trust, Excellence, Leadership, Desire and Growth are the stepping stones on our journey to making a positive difference in our industry and in the world. 🌟🙌

🎉Happy 314 Day to all our friends in the Lou! We are proud to have served the St. Louis area for 50 years and counting. 👏 Cheers to this vibrant community that we call home!

We're excited to grow our team! We're currently for 4 positions: Night Warehouse Worker, Truck Driver/Customer Order Delivery, Competitive Pricing Analyst, and Accounting Support Specialist. Check out the links below to apply 👇

⭐ Night Warehouse Worker: https://loom.ly/OLWbgG8

⭐ Truck Driver/Customer Order Delivery: https://loom.ly/NMmaBdg

⭐ Competitive Pricing Analyst: https://loom.ly/F_NM2Bs

⭐ Accounting Support Specialist: https://loom.ly/KLnzUKM

✨Happy International Women's Day!✨

As a woman-owned company, we are proud to honor the remarkable women of Ole Tyme Produce who inspire, innovate, and lead with grace and determination. Here's to celebrating equality, empowerment, and the limitless potential of women everywhere! 💪👩‍💼

We're excited to grow our team! We're currently for 2 positions: Night Warehouse Worker and Truck Driver/Customer Order Delivery. Check out the links below to apply 👇

⭐ Night Warehouse Worker: https://loom.ly/OLWbgG8

⭐ Truck Driver/Customer Order Delivery: https://loom.ly/NMmaBdg