The Beginning...
Winterhaven Ranch was started in the southeastern area of the Bard Valley in 1983 to exclusively grow and market Medjool Dates. It turned out to be a difficult time to start a business in Medjools primarily since there was an excess of Medjool Dates for the level of Medjool Date markets developed at the time.
By 1986 it became apparent that there was an immense untapped market for Medjool dates. Consequently, Winterhaven Ranch initiated an endeavor to expand its groves and in 1988 increased, its production five fold to about 250,000 lbs. of Medjool Dates grown anually.
Marketing efforts were also stepped up to provide Medjool Dates to places where Medjool dates were unknown. Additionally, in 1985, Winterhaven Ranch started using organic growing practices, which consists of using only organic (natural) fertilizers and no chemical pesticides. Winterhaven Ranch became a certified organic grower under California's Organic Code in 1989.
Today, Winterhaven, along with its sister company, Oasis Date Gardens, produces approximately two million pounds of Medjool Dates per year, as well as a host of other date varieties. Markets have been expanded beyond the U.S.; to Canada, Europe, and multiple countries in the Far East as well as many other worldwide markets. In order to achieve growth into new markets, Winterhaven considers product quality and customer service essential.
Winterhaven strives to provide the best quality and customer service in the industry. Quality begins with the application of precise cultural care practices at the beginning of the growing season to the processes used to clean and pack the dates in the packing house. It does not stop there, as the proper storage of Medjool dates is critical to maintain product quality until it reaches the consumer.
Quality is supported by a customer service philosophy that strives to establish long term customer relationships. This is accomplished by providing prompt service to meet the customer needs regarding product availability and other customer requirements. This has allowed Winterhaven to keep their customer's supplied further into the year, which, in turn, maintains product availability to the ultimate consumer.
FOR SALES INFORMATION CONTACT:
CHRIS NIELSEN,
Phone: (714) 892-5586 Fax: (714) 893-2161JIM FREIMUTH, Phone: (760) 399-5665, Fax: (760) 399-1068
Address: 15621 Computer Lane, Huntington Beach, California 92649, USA
Please visit our sister company website Oasis Date Gardens at www.oasisdategardens.com