US: Combs Produce introduces local grown product service

Combs Produce, a Texas-based fresh produce solution provider for foodservice, retail and wholesale customers, continues their tradition of providing high standards, quality and service based solutions in fresh produce with the introduction of their new service, JC’s Local.

Named for the company’s original founder J.C. Combs, the service offers foodservice and retail customers an expanded line of locally sourced, freshly delivered products from trusted growing partners in the customer’s state and/or region.

"We are committed to strategically evolving our business in order to provide our customers with real solutions that meet their ever growing and evolving needs," said Jeff Partridge, CEO of Combs Produce. "Based on the growing demand for regionally and locally sourced produce, we designed JC’s Local to be a resource for farm fresh fruits and vegetables for our foodservice, retail and wholesale partners."
JC’s Local officially launches on May 1, 2012 at the United Expo 2012 in Dallas, TX. As part of the solution, Combs Produce will procure and deliver locally grown and sourced fresh produce based on the products available in any given region of the United States. The program will focus on regional products and provide Combs Produce customers with planning tools such as merchandising calendars and menu options to maximize local offerings on a seasonal basis.

"Providing locally grown produce is an all-around win-win scenario for both our customers and Combs Produce," said James Baker, VP Foodservice Sales. "The JC’s Local program is backed by the quality and trust that our customers have come to appreciate about Combs Produce, but now also serves as a connection point direct to the farm giving our customers a great story to tell about the products that they include in their menu or make available on store shelves."

JC’s Local is an addition to the company’s existing line of products and services, including the recently announced FOB service from McAllen and Calidad, a new line of products made available for the new Hispanic shopper.

Combs Produce will exhibit at the United Fresh Convention & Expo in Dallas, May 1 through 3 at booth #11107. Combs Produce will also sponsor the Retail Tour in conjunction with the event on May 3.

For more information:
Doug Dobbs
Tel: +1 (800) 466-6086
[email protected]
www.combsproduce.com