– PRO*ACT, America’s leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry announced today that NLaws Produce, Savannah, GA, has joined the company’s distribution network.
NLaws Produce, a local family owned company in Savannah, GA, was founded by Steve Kaplan and Jay Epstein, friends and brothers in-law, who have a combined 57 years produce distribution experience. Located on the Georgia State Farmer’s Market, operations are set to expand July 1st into neighboring space, giving them 35,000 square feet of operations. The facility boasts a refrigerated receiving dock and superior third party sanitation and security rating. NLaws distributes over 400 items including standard fresh produce, dairy and spices, as well as many seasonal and specialty products. Their distribution area spans a one hundred mile radius from Savannah, GA including Hilton Head, SC.
PRO*ACT provides integrated produce and perishable distribution management programs to foodservice operators across North America utilizing its expertise in sourcing, logistics, technology, and food safety and its network of over 70 third party audited distribution centers coast to coast.
Steve Kaplan, President of NLaws Produce, stated: “Jay and I created this Company to bring customer service back to our local industry. We pride ourselves on offering the best produce and service in the area. We don’t want our customers to worry about produce; that’s our job. With that philosophy we’ve grown tremendously over the last five years. Pro*Act has a vast array of resources; from sourcing, distribution and marketing to information technology and integrated food safety programs. Being a part of this great organization will enable us to continue to grow rapidly without
compromising our service or quality.”
Lloyd Ligier, Vice President of Business Development for Pro*Act, commented, “NLaws is a relatively young company but Steve and Jay are industry veterans. They’ve been in Savannah for many years and know how to service that market. Our multi-unit foodservice customers will enjoy the benefit of their passion for service. We are very pleased to add NLaws Produce to our network.”
