The Sykes Co. launches organic squash program

The Sykes Co., based in Rio Rico, AZ, is unveiling the Palo Alto Organics brand for hard squash in partnership with its growers in Mexico. The company will roll out the new organic offerings, consisting of butternut and spaghetti squash, over the next week.

The Sykes Co. plans to expand organic volume and product offerings for its spring deal.

“Our organic squash will be available in all standard sizes and the quality is looking really good. We are proud to have diversified into this category that strongly resonates with consumer values,” said Lesley Sykes, executive vice president.

“We have been thoughtfully making investments in the Palo Alto brand over the last 35 years in tandem with our grower-partners. Getting into organics is yet another way to demonstrate the responsible growing practices that we represent,” said Bill Sykes, owner and president.

The Sykes Co. specializes in watermelon and hard squash and has been shipping out of the Nogales area since 1978.