Pro*Act USA

Our team is gearing up to win some business. #proactonyourteam

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A supplier base of almost 500 approved grower / shippers is key to PRO*ACT's ability to find the right product, at the right price, at the right time. We manage food safety protocols, pricing, availability, and aggregate buying, invoicing, and payment to make things easier for our customers and growing partners. It's one more way we #simplifythesupplychain

Happy Farm feature Friday! McGregor's Greens, formally known as ARC Greenhouses, has been in our #GFT local farm program for years. They started their farming operation in New Jersey and worked with a few PRO*ACT distributors in the local area, including Coastal Sunbelt and Seashore Fruit & Produce Co. They’ve since moved their farming operation to Mt. Dora, Florida, and sell to Freedom Fresh in Miami! Having a national network of produce distributors helps us continue supporting our local farm partners, even if they relocate! #buylocal #eatyourgreens #farmfeaturefriday Seashore Fruit & Produce Co. Freedom Fresh McGregor's Greens

At PRO*ACT we are all about flexibility - this includes flexible logistics for our customers looking for options on how to get fresh produce from where it grows to customer distribution centers across North America. From cross-docking in major growing regions to LTL (Less Than Load) freight, and forward distribution solutions, our team puts in the work to get orders moving. It's one of the ways we #simplifythesupplychain

The Outlook - our market update on the Gulf Region Tropical Storms and the Salinas Valley Wildfire - is now available. As we receive information from our local supplier community we will make sure to pass it on in a timely manner. The PDF version can be downloaded at http://www.proactusa.com/news/reports/... #salinasvalley #agriculture #freshproduce

In California, multiple out-of-control wildfires continue to bring heavy smoke and ash along with difficult harvesting conditions to the Salinas Valley. We have included images received from suppliers, PRO*ACT staff, and news agencies showing the effects of the fire on the area, and product coming out of the fields. We will continue to provide updates as we receive them.

With the fluidity of the situation affecting row crops in the Salinas Valley, we are attempting to keep you informed on how the River Fire is affecting this fresh produce growing region. As we receive information from our local supplier community we will make sure to pass it on in a timely manner. For more info: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/8/16/river-fire/

We are excited to announce that Chip Walker will be joining the PRO*ACT team as President and CEO. Chip brings 25 years of foodservice distribution experience most recently as CEO of broad-line network Frosty Acres - to our team. The PRO*ACT team and network look forward to continued growth and success with Chip! https://www.thepacker.com/arti/chip-walker-joins-proact-ceo

NEW PODCAST SERIES OUT NOW! Foodservice Roundtable | Customer Experience During this second roundtable series of business professionals in foodservice, we hear how distributors responded to the effects of the global pandemic by providing consultative customer service to assist units in shifting their business priorities and needs. Check out the first two episodes now, at https://colorfulplates.co//foodservice-roundtable-custome/... Guests include: Darin Arceneaux of Capitol City Produce in New Orleans, Jessica Noble of Magnetic Experiences, Jeremy Smith of Charlie's Produce, and hosted by Jack Healey of Bear Hill Advisory Group.

TUNE IN NOW for our 3rd episode of our Foodservice Roundtable | Business Resiliency series! PRO*ACT’s roundtable discussions with foodservice distribution leaders to explore ways that the industry is changing to meet unexpected challenges. During these conversations on Business Resiliency, Customer Service, Risk Management, and Navigating Business with Limited Resources we heard experiences, expertise, and lessons learned of industry leaders during the COVID-19 crisis, the ef...fects it had on their business, and how they responded. Tune in to hear the closing installment of the Business Resiliency series, at colorfulplates.co, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://colorfulplates.co//foodservice-roundtable-busines/

Check it out - we have not one, but TWO new podcast episodes out! Tune in now at colorfulplates.co to hear our Foodservice Roundtable | Business Resiliency Podcast series! PRO*ACT’s roundtable discussions with foodservice distribution leaders to explore ways that the industry is changing to meet unexpected challenges. During these conversations on Business Resiliency, Customer Service, Risk Management, and Navigating. PRO*ACT’s roundtable discussions with foodservice distribu...tion leaders to explore ways that the industry is changing to meet unexpected challenges. During these conversations on Business Resiliency, Customer Service, Risk Management, and Navigating Business with Limited Resources we heard experiences, expertise, and lessons learned of industry leaders during the COVID-19 crisis, the effects it had on their business, and how they responded. We’ve put these conversations into this multi-part podcast which we are releasing over the next few days starting now with part one of three from a conversation on Business Resiliency. Check out the first two episodes now - at colorfulplates.co, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Guests include: Kristie Waters | [email protected] | www.proactusa.com Greg Rowe | www.hardies.com Joan Daleo | www.oletyme.com Jana Fuelbert | [email protected] | www.analytic.li Bob Riddell | [email protected] https://colorfulplates.co//foodservice-roundtable-busines/

Our partners at West Pak Avocado recently released their 4th episode of the ‘Avo Effect’ Series! This video series sheds light on the global phenomenon that the avocado has sparked with the produce industry. The series covers West Pak’s avocado footprint along with the significant reach the avocado holds on the company’s core industries. Be sure to take a moment to learn about the ‘Avo Effect’ on foodservice, trade, retail, sustainability, social media, and more! West Pak Avocado #avocado #eathealthy #avoeffect https://www.avoeffect.com/

Last Friday - we had another big delivery, but this time in Buffalo, New York! Our partner Tarantino Foods dropped about 8,000 pounds of fresh produce to the #healthcareheroes at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. We are so happy we could brighten their day with something healthy and delicious! Thank you to our #producepartners for making this possible!... Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Tarantino Foods Driscoll's Andy Boy Sunkist Taylor Farms Mann's Fresh Vegetables Wada Farms Rainier Fruit Dole Grimmway Farms

Just a couple of excellent shots from yesterday’s delivery to Southwest General Hospital! Our partner Premier ProduceOne delivered 300 boxes (that's about 4,500 pounds) to the healthcare heroes on the frontline. States and cities may be opening back up, but the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over and we want to be sure to thank those healthcare workers for caring for their communities during this challenging time! #feedingourfrontlines #producepartners #essentialworkers Southwest General Premier ProduceOne Driscoll's Mann's Fresh Vegetables Andy Boy Taylor Farms Sunkist Wada Farms Rainier Fruit Grimmway Farms Dole Mission Produce

In case you missed it, our partner Freedom Fresh made many deliveries last week, one of which was to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center! We are so grateful to partner with such giving growers and distributors, that are willing to provide for our communities in need. Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting drops as part of our #feedingourfrontlines program this week! #producepartners #PalmBeachGardensMedicalCenter #fresh

Another successful drop! We got this sweet picture (and a video) from the NYC Health Hospital in Harlem! Thank you to our valuable produce growing partners and our distributor Pocono Profoods for making this possible - you can truly see their excitement and we are glad to share some joy with the #healthcareheroes working on the frontlines! #Feedingourfrontlines #producepartners #eathealthy Pocono ProFoods NYC Health + Hospitals Driscoll's Wada Farms Mann's Fresh Vegetables Andy Boy Sunkist Mission Produce Grimmway Farms Rainier Fruit Dole Taylor Farms

Yesterday was a very exciting day! Our partner Freedom Fresh made deliveries to SIX different medical centers in South Florida! Below are some pictures captured from Hialeah Hospital, where you can see the joy on the healthcare heroes' faces! Thank you to our frontline workers for working so hard during this time, and to our #producepartners for making this possible! Stay tuned for more exciting moments as part of our #feedingourfrontlines program! ... Freedom Fresh Hialeah Hospital Driscoll's Wada Farms Andy Boy Taylor Farms Sunkist Mann's Fresh Vegetables Dole Mission Produce Grimmway Farms Rainier Fruit