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  • Frozen Vegetables
    Frozen at the peak of freshness, Washington veggies are part of a healthy diet any time of year!
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Washington is the #1 producer of vegetables for freezing in the nation!

Did you know?

Where do they freeze them and who is involved?

Washington grows over 30% of the nation’s supply of carrots, peas and sweet corn for freezing! We also grow green beans and lima beans for freezing.


Washington’s frozen vegetables are picked at the peak of ripeness.  Our freezing facilities are located near the fields so vegetables are frozen just few hours after they are picked. That locks in both flavor and nutrition. Nutritionists and dieticians advise eating more fruits and veggies for good health. Frozen vegetables are just as nutritious, sometimes more so, than fresh.

Washington Grown Veggies

Sweet corn, carrots, peas, beans, onions, potatoes and more grow in the Columbia River Basin. The basin is the fifth largest growing region in the United States. It has some of the most productive agricultural soils in the world and plenty of water from the Columbia River irrigation system. The Skagit Valley and the Chehalis Valley also have productive, alluvial soils and long growing seasons.
Vegetable freezing plants are located around the state in the Skagit Valley, Chehalis, Pasco, Walla Walla, Moses Lake, Quincy, Othello and Ellensburg to name a few. 



They provide good jobs in those locations. In addition to jobs on the line, they employ food scientists, chemists, computer technicians, engineers, mechanics, truck drivers and more.

Preparing Frozen Veggies

Frozen vegetables make it easy to get enough servings of vegetables.  The washing and slicing is done for you, so preparation is a snap. There is no waste with frozen vegetables, just take out what you need for a meal and put the rest back in the freezer for the next time.

Selecting Washington Frozen Crops

Frozen vegetables make it easy to get enough servings of vegetables.  The washing and slicing is done for you, so preparation is a snap. There is no waste with frozen vegetables, just take out what you need for a meal and put the rest back in the freezer for the next time.


In addition to vegetables, Washington grows raspberries, strawberries and blueberries for freezing.