Our Story

A History of Farming Excellence

Grimmway Farms® traces its roots to a produce stand opened by the Grimm brothers in the early 1960s and has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of carrots. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway supplies more than 65 USA-grown organic crops year-round under brands including Cal-Organic Farms® and Bunny-Luv®. Grimmway Farms® is committed to caring for its customers and employees, continuously improving its operations, and supporting the communities it serves for generations to come. 

Growing a Family of Brands

1960s
The Grimm brothers open a roadside produce stand in Anaheim, CA where they sell corn to the local community.
1969
Rod and Bob Grimm incorporate their partnership and begin doing business as Grimmway Farms.
1981
The Grimm brothers make the bold move to Kern County, expanding their operation to take advantage of the region’s ideal growing conditions.
1990
The advent of the baby carrot disrupts the produce industry, initiating consumer trends toward value-added vegetables and healthy snacking.
1991
Grimmway acquires Belridge Packing Co., a carrot and citrus company, to expand their operations.
1995
Grimmway acquires Mike Yurosek & Sons and takes over the first-to-market Bunny-Luv baby carrot brand, securing its lead position in the carrot industry.
2000
Grimmway acquires King Pak Potato Co. to supplement its rotational crop program.
2001
Grimmway rapidly expands organic production by acquiring Cal-Organic Farms, a pioneer organic produce company that was established in 1984.
2013
Grimmway opens a processing facility in Washington to expand carrot operations in the Pacific Northwest.
2018
Grimmway opens a processing facility in Georgia to increase distribution efficiencies across the Eastern Seaboard.
2026
Today, Grimmway Farms produces more than 135 seasonal and year-round products distributed worldwide. We are proud to grow 100% of our produce in the USA.