Veritable Vegetable Demonstrates Sustainability Through Action

Committed to operating on a set of core values, Veritable Vegetable takes a radically different approach to almost everything it does.

June 18, 2019
Nicole Mason
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San Francisco-based Veritable Vegetable (VV), a women-led business in operation since 1974 and the oldest organic produce distribution company in the country, is a testament to its unique business model: a deep commitment to sustainability, and a ton of determination. Committed to operating on a set of core values, Veritable Vegetable takes a radically different approach to almost everything it does. 

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