Jacobs Farm Del Cabo

What Jacobs Farm Del Cabo does

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo is a privately held organic farming company operating a dual-coastal production and distribution model. Founded in 1980 by Larry Jacobs and Sandra Belin, the company grows more than 30 varieties of organic herbs and vegetables — including proprietary and signature SKUs such as Early Girl tomatoes, Honey Bunch tomatoes, Padrón and Shishito peppers, Kent mangos, purple garlic, and multiple squash and herb lines — across 7+ sites along California's Central Coast and via the del Cabo cooperative spanning 14 communities and 1,250+ smallholder farming families in Baja California and mainland Mexico.

The company's core agronomic platform combines dry-farming techniques, integrated pest management, flame-weeding, cover cropping, crop rotation, and composting, supported by full-traceability systems compliant with GFSI and FSMA standards and maintained under USDA Organic and Fair Trade certifications. In 2020, the company introduced the ClimateLab™ initiative to identify climate-related risks and adaptation solutions for smallholder farmers using mobile-based mapping applications for soil-health and growing-zone data; in 2021, it transitioned retail herb packaging to 100% recycled paperboard with compostable plant-based windows.

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo monetizes primarily through B2B wholesale of branded organic produce to grocery retailers across the USA and Canada, augmented by Fair Trade premium pricing and direct-to-consumer sales through the Farm Stand and U-pick operation at the 180-acre Martial Cottle Park urban farm in San Jose (in partnership with Santa Clara County Parks). Distribution also extends through the Imperfect Produce channel for cosmetically imperfect produce, while community-engagement and NGO partnerships (Mary's Table, CAVIM, Save Our Shores) reinforce brand positioning around sustainability, food waste reduction, and smallholder farmer empowerment.

Name

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo

Legal name

Jacobs Farm del Cabo

Website

https://jacobsfarmdelcabo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo is a private organic farming company operating a dual-coastal (California and Baja Mexico) production and cooperative model, selling 30+ varieties of organic herbs and vegetables — including proprietary tomato, pepper, mango, and garlic SKUs — to grocery retailers, food-service, and direct consumers across the USA and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pescadero

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Organic Produce Sales: Sale of organic tomatoes, vegetables, squash, herbs, peppers, and specialty items to grocery stores and consumers across USA and Canada. The company sells over 30 varieties of organic herbs and vegetables through retail partners.
2. Fair Trade Certified Products: Del Cabo brand products are Fair Trade certified, allowing premium pricing and providing community development funds through Fair Trade premiums that fund local projects like clinics, education, and infrastructure.
3. Farm Stand and Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through Farm Stand at Martial Cottle Park including fresh produce, U-pick experiences, and seasonal offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo is an organic farming company that grows and sells certified organic produce under two brands: Jacobs Farm (coastal Northern California operations, est. 1980) and del Cabo (a cooperative of smallholder farmers in Baja California and mainland Mexico, est. 1985). The company produces and distributes over 30 varieties of organic herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, vegetables, and specialty items to grocery retailers across the USA and Canada, and operates a direct-to-consumer Farm Stand at Martial Cottle Park in San Jose.

Product overview

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo is an organic farming company offering a diverse portfolio of organic produce across multiple categories. The company operates under two main brands: Jacobs Farm (farming operations in coastal Northern California since 1980) and del Cabo (collective supporting smallholder farmers in Baja California and mainland Mexico since 1985). Product offerings include over 30 varieties of organic herbs (Basil, Rosemary, Cilantro, and more), multiple tomato varieties (Cherry, Early Girls, Heirloom, Sugar Plum Grape), peppers (Padrón, Jalapeño, Shishito, Serrano), squash (Zucchini, Butternut, Acorn, Delicata), vegetables (Persian Cucumbers, English Peas, Snap Peas, Onions), and specialty items (Mangos, Purple Garlic, Dried Mango, Edible Flowers). The company also operates ClimateLab, a sustainability initiative focused on climate adaptation for farmers. The company produces over 30 varieties of organic herbs and vegetables for consumers across the USA and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jacobs Farm: The California-based operations of the company, growing organic herbs and produce along the Central Coast since 1980.
• del Cabo
• ClimateLab

Products and services

• Cherry Tomatoes Sweet and plump cherry tomatoes available for over 30 years, suited for salads, grilling, or snacking; sold to grocery retailers and at the Farm Stand.
• Early Girl Tomatoes Dry-farmed tomatoes grown exclusively in California using minimal post-transplant watering for sustainability-focused flavor; sold through grocery retailers.
• Heirloom Mixed Medley Tomatoes Sweet, juicy, colorful mix of heirloom tomatoes with unique Del Cabo character; distributed through grocery retailers.
• Honey Bunch Tomatoes Compact, sweet and flavorful yellow tomato bred by Jacobs Farm's team; sold through grocery retailers.
• Sugar Plum Grape Tomatoes Most popular snacking tomato variety in perfect grape size; distributed through grocery retailers.
• Padrón Peppers Spanish chiles where approximately 1 in 10 are hot while the majority are mild — known as pepper roulette; sold through grocery retailers.
• Jalapeño Peppers Go-to chile for mild to moderate heat, scoring 2,500 to 8,000 on the Scoville Scale; sold through grocery retailers.
• Shishito Peppers Japanese variety derived from Padrón pepper, typically mild with occasional unexpected heat; sold through grocery retailers.
• Organic Basil Bright green aromatic herb with slight natural sweetness, a staple kitchen herb popular across cuisines; sold through grocery retailers.
• Rosemary Woody herb with piney, pungent, mildly astringent flavor; primary production at Pescadero farm; sold through grocery retailers.
• Organic Cilantro Aromatic herb mirroring zesty citrus and sage flavors, widely used in Mexican cuisines; sold through grocery retailers.
• Zucchini Versatile summer squash available year-round with crisp taste; sold through grocery retailers.
• Butternut Squash Sweet, moist, nutty-tasting winter squash with flavor similar to sweet potato; sold through grocery retailers.
• Organic Mango (Kent) Organic Kent mangos grown exclusively in Baja California — a pest-free area allowing full tree-ripening without hot water treatment; sold through grocery retailers.
• Dried Mango Grab-and-go organic snack made from naturally sweet Baja-grown mangos; sold through grocery retailers.
• Purple Garlic Specialty garlic from a village in Mexico's Sierra, milder in taste and aroma than white garlic; sold through grocery retailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,250 farming families provided sustainable economic opportunity through del Cabo cooperative
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Save Our ShoresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave Our Shores has a three-pillar mission for a better Monterey Bay: clean shores, healthy habitats, and living waters. Jacobs Farm del Cabo contributes proceeds from annual bike raffles to support educational programs, beach cleanups, and advocacy efforts. The partnership aligns with the company's coastal conservation values.
• California State Parks / Wilder State ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership to preserve agricultural history at Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz County. Jacobs Farm practices crop rotation, refrains from pesticides, and uses compost. The partnership demonstrates commitment to preserving landscapes for generations to come.
• Santa Clara County ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJacobs Farm partners with County Parks for long-term organic agricultural production and community education on 180 acres at Martial Cottle Park. The partnership keeps agriculture alive in urban Silicon Valley while educating public about agricultural heritage.
• Imperfect ProduceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to sell imperfect organic produce that doesn't meet traditional retail aesthetic standards. This helps save perfectly edible food from going to waste while reaching consumers seeking value.
• CAVIM (Baja shelter for domestic violence survivors)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local Baja shelter establishing employment pipeline where domestic violence survivors can find work within del Cabo farming cooperative. Also exploring organic produce donations and urban farming garden installation for the organization's women and children.
• Mary's TableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMary's Table at the Mary Isaak Center in Sonoma County serves 7,000 meals monthly. Jacobs Farm donated 780 pounds of fresh organic Dry Farmed Early Girl Tomatoes, which were converted to 600 jars of marinara sauce for the organization.
• Raley'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrocery retailer partner that donated non-perishable food items for Jacobs Farm's care package project supporting warehouse and farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Medical Clinic in Sonora, MexicominorOthersFair Trade dollars helped fund construction of a multidisciplinary medical clinic providing consultation services for general medicine, nutrition, dentistry, psychology, and clinical analysis. Clinic serves the local farming community supported by del Cabo cooperative.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Driscoll's: Market-leading berries and organic produce company supplying major North American grocers. Comparable on premium organic positioning, retailer relationships, and organic-breeding programs, though larger and more category-concentrated.
• Grimmway Farms: Large-scale grower/processor covering organic and conventional carrots, onions, and vegetables. Comparable as a vertically integrated North American organic vegetable incumbent selling into the same grocery retailers.
• SunOpta: Public company focused on organic, plant-based, and specialty foods across ingredient and consumer product lines. Comparable on organic sourcing infrastructure, sustainability narrative, and retail/foodservice customer overlap.
• Taylor Farms: Major North American fresh-produce processor and grower serving retail and foodservice with conventional and organic SKUs. Comparable on broad grocery distribution and the integration of value-added and organic produce lines.

Direct peers

• Earthbound Farm: One of the largest U.S. organic produce growers and the brand that helped popularize organic bagged salads and vegetables. Directly comparable on organic vegetable growing, supermarket distribution, and a sustainability-led mission.
• Wholesum Family Farms: Family-owned organic grower with operations in the U.S. and Mexico (including Sonora), specializing in greenhouse and field-grown organic vegetables. Directly comparable cooperative-style organic supply across the same North America footprint.
• Cal-Organic Farms: Long-standing organic vegetable and herb grower operating across California, with broad grocery distribution and a 30+ SKU organic line. Closely mirrors Jacobs Farm del Cabo's organic-vegetable, herb, and squash portfolio served into the same retail channel.
• Organic Valley: Large farmer-owned organic cooperative offering organic dairy and produce with strong fair-trade and sustainability positioning. Highly comparable to the del Cabo cooperative model and brand-led organic storytelling across grocery retail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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