In 1967, the concept of a modern, customer-oriented produce company was born with the opening of Progressive Produce. Taking the whole potato production process — wholesaling, packing, refrigeration, transportation and sales — under one roof was just the first in a long line of innovations that have now become industry standards.

The company grew rapidly and today has expanded into an 110,000 square foot security-controlled warehouse that anchors the operation in Los Angeles, with a smaller facility in Edison, California. In addition to its own drivers, Progressive’s trucking subsidiary has access to over 70 drivers with refrigerated trailers, making superior service not just a possibility, but a reality.

On a parallel path, Jones Produce of Quincy, Washington, a multi generational diversified farming operation located in the heart of the Columbia Basin, has a success story of their own. For over 50 years, Jones has specialized in potatoes and onions, in addition to tree fruits, mint and cereal grains, and is always seeking innovative ways to bring the finest produce from the fertile lands of Washington State to consumers’ tables across America.

Having worked together extensively over the years, the two organizations recognized the value of combining their efforts and in May 2004 announced the merger of their respective sales organizations into one national sales team. Progressive Marketing Group (PMG) was formed. Its mission: to market potatoes, onions, and other produce currently grown and marketed separately by Jones and Progressive, and provide valued-added benefits to customers through marketing and unmatched service.