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Supporting our farmers.

For over ninety years, Publix has supported our farmers and suppliers. Our trusting, long-standing relationships extend throughout our areas of operation and beyond. We visit our suppliers’ farms and facilities regularly to make sure Publix standards are always met.

Learn more about this month’s featured suppliers.

•	Brooks Tropicals

Brooks Tropicals

Homestead, Florida

In the early 1900s, Charlie Brooks and his son Dick started growing avocados, grapefruit, limes, and mangos in the subtropical climate just south of Miami. In 1928, Dick rode to New York City inside a refrigerated truck filled with Florida avocados to make sure the fruit would arrive fresh. That journey opened up new markets for the farm. In the 1960s, Pal Brooks followed his father into the farming business. Today, he and his experienced team oversee operations that grow premium tropical fruits in Florida.

Silver Vase Orchids

Silver Vase Orchids

Homestead, Florida

Founded by Andrew and Ilma Bartha in 1988, Silver Vase has grown from a tiny South Florida shade house into a second-generation family business that produces more than seven million premier-quality plants each year. Silver Vase is focused on forward-thinking and responsible production practices.

Legend Produce

Legend Produce

Arizona and California

Legend Produce is a fourth-generation melon grower that has been in business for over forty-five years. Their quality, stability, and steady growth is all due to the hard work and dedication of their team members. Legend Produce is on a mission to provide customers the finest-quality melons while maintaining the highest industry standards of food safety.

Uncle Matt’s Organic

Uncle Matt’s Organic

Clermont, Florida

This juice company was founded in 1999 by Matt McLean, a seventh-generation Floridian and fourth-generation Florida citrus grower. He started with just three acres on the property of his father, award-winning organic farmer Benny McLean Jr., on top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Clermont, Florida. Matt believes organic is a better way to farm, starting with a healthy soil to produce nutrient-dense, delicious fruit. Today, Uncle Matt’s has over two decades of commitment to organic and sustainable farming and produces some of the most popular organic orange juices.