Key Takeaways
- Millennium Pacific Greenhouses introduced a new California Grown (CA GROWN) Cucumber Program
- Program includes Long English, Mini, and Coastal Cukie-Bites™ Snack-Sized cucumbers
- Production is based at the company’s Tehachapi, California greenhouse facility
- Initiative strengthens West Coast supply, reduces transit times, and improves shelf life
- Program supports year-round availability through controlled environment agriculture
Millennium Pacific Greenhouses Expands West Coast Production
Millennium Pacific Greenhouses announced the launch of its California Grown (CA GROWN) Cucumber Program, expanding its greenhouse cucumber offerings across the West Coast. The program will supply Long English, Mini, and Coastal Cukie-Bites™ Snack-Sized cucumbers to retailers and foodservice partners year-round.
The initiative is anchored at the company’s advanced greenhouse facility in Tehachapi, California, including a recent 62-acre acquisition. The expansion is designed to strengthen supply continuity, improve volume planning, and reduce transportation risks for regional customers.
“Our new California Grown Cucumber Program builds on the strength of our already robust tomato portfolio and represents a significant step forward in reinforcing our West Coast supply network,” said Brandon Gruenberger, Vice-President of Sales at Millennium Pacific Greenhouses. “By leveraging our recent 62-acre acquisition in Tehachapi, we’re able to provide retailers with consistent, premium greenhouse cucumbers while reducing supply gaps and transportation risk. This program enhances our ability to plan collaboratively with customers and deliver the freshness consumers expect — every day of the year.”
CEA Supports Consistency
Millennium Pacific Greenhouses utilizes controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to optimize climate, light, and water use in its production systems. According to the company, this approach supports consistent quality, improved shelf life, and year-round production.
The California Grown designation signals regional sourcing and responsible growing practices, aligning with consumer preferences for locally produced food. By reducing transit distances within western markets, the program aims to enhance freshness and replenishment speed.
Retail Benefits and Supply Resilience According To Millennium Pacific Greenhouses
For retail partners, Millennium Pacific Greenhouses highlighted benefits including regional marketing support under the CA GROWN label, reduced freight exposure, faster replenishment cycles, and category consistency across multiple cucumber formats.
As a vertically integrated, family-owned greenhouse company operating in the United States and Canada, Millennium Pacific Greenhouses maintains cross-border continuity across its tomato, pepper, and cucumber portfolio. The California Grown program complements its broader North American footprint, supporting supply resilience and dependable year-round distribution.
