Quality Produce. Guaranteed. THE COUNTRY’S BEST GROWERS AND SHIPPERS
FRESHNESS & SHELF-LIFE
• Our growers ensure food safe conditions alongside the best yields and quality.
• From time of harvest to shipping is no more than 1 day. Products ship directly from the grower to NorthCenter.
• We require state-of-the-art packing facilities and the ability to supply in tight market conditions
• Trucks are carefully monitored while in transit.
• These growers develop and implement the best varieties, packs, processes, and growing locations providing year round supply across all branded products.
PRODUCT INSPECTION
• Frequent deliveries from growing areas year-round
• Quick turn-around from our docks to your door!
PRODUCE GUARANTEE Peak Fresh Produce® is always guaranteed — if you ever have an issue, simply contact your sales representative and we’ll find the right solution.
• Our products are inspected upon packing in order to ensure our specs are met before they leave the field. • Independent 3rd parties inspect Peak Fresh Produce® at our shipper’s coolers, providing double protection. • Quality assurance teams inspect again at each receiving at NorthCenter.
FOOD SAFETY Performance Foodservice provides a long list of food safety requirements that help reduce the likelihood of an issue, including: • Good Agricultural Practices (GAPS) • Trace Back: All Peak Fresh Produce® products can be easily and quickly traced back their field of origin. • 3rd Party Audits, and Performance Foodservice QA audits are conducted annually, ensuring our branded suppliers are adhering to our strict standards.
Produce Guide 2018
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