Testa Produce and DePaul’s Chartwells Dining Services
Peter Testa starting loading food on delivery trucks at the age of 12. Although, he never ended up going college, he knows how to get good grades-in eggs, tomatoes, lettuce and 1200 other kinds of fresh produce, that is. Continuing in the family tradition since 1912, Testa is the third generation president of Testa Produce, a premier food…
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May 12, 2009
Harvest Sensations Announces New Website
Harvest Sensations announced its new website, www.harvestsensations.com, to provide chefs and consumers more timely and interactive on-line information. The goal of Harvest Sensations is to offer discerning chefs and consumers the finest seasonal and specialty produce available. Working with an extensive sustainable farming network throughout the nation and world wide allows Harvest Sensations to bring…
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Apr 23, 2009
Adams Produce Awarded Vendor of the Year from American Culinary Federation’s Memphis Chapter
Adams Produce, a leading fresh produce distribution specialist servicing the Southeastern United States, received the Vendor of the Year Award from the American Culinary Federation – Memphis Chapter at their Annual Chef’s dinner held April 22, 2009. “The American Culinary Federation is a torchbearer in the foodservice industry, and includes the best of the best in…
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Mar 23, 2009
United Fresh Announces Winners of 2009 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards
The United Fresh Research & Education Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards. This year’s honorees represent a wide range of culinary styles and backgrounds. The awards, sponsored by Pro*Act LLC, honor chefs and their companies for the innovative and influential use of fresh produce in the…
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Mar 2, 2009
Adams Produce Announces Acquisition of St. Clair Produce
Adams Produce, a leading fresh produce distribution specialist servicing the Southeastern United States, announced today the acquisition of St. Clair’s Produce in Panama City, Florida. “With the ongoing market conditions of the national economy, fuel unpredictability, government regulation, etc. and the need for greater investment in facilities and equipment, I feel that partnering with Adams…
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Feb 4, 2009
PRO*ACT Announces New Distributor Family Tree Produce
PRO*ACT, America’s leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry announced today that Family Tree Produce, Anaheim, CA, has joined the company’s distribution network. Family Tree Produce has been owned and operated since 1975 by its founder, Fidel Guzman, a former chef and restaurant owner. They are one of the largest fresh produce distributors in…
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Jan 9, 2009
PRO*ACT Announces New Distributor General Produce
PRO*ACT, America’s leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry announced today that General Produce Company, Sacramento, CA, has joined the company’s distribution network. General Produce, a third generation family owned produce distribution company, is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. The company was founded in 1933 and is currently led by cousins Thomas Chan and Daniel Chan. Its…
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Dec 5, 2008
PRO*ACT Announces New Client Services Directors
PRO*ACT, a leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry, announced today two new additions to its Client Service Sales Team. Casey Jarrard has accepted the post of Client Services Director and Darren Springer has been named to the newly created position of Director of Client Service Systems. Casey Jarrard is based out of Atlanta…
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Nov 25, 2008
2nd Annual Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award sponsored by Pro*Act
The competition is underway again to honor companies and chefs among the foodservice industry’s top produce performers in the United Fresh Research and Education Foundation’s Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards. Winners will be honored in each of five business categories: Fine Dining Restaurants, Casual and Family Dining Restaurants, Quick Serve Restaurants, Business in Industry/Colleges and…
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Jul 7, 2008
PRO*ACT Announces New VP of Client Services Kane
PRO*ACT, a leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry, announced today Brian Kane assumed the post of Vice President of Client Services on July 1st. Brian will lead the company’s CS team that is dedicated to developing and managing perishable sourcing and distribution programs for multi-unit restaurant operators. Brian Kane has over 15 years…
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