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For the first time, PF Chang’s gives out “Supplier of the Year” award. Last night FreshPoint was awarded Supplier of the Year at the first annual P.F. Chang’s Partner Conference!  Ted Beall, Chris Cahoon, and Robert Gordon were on hand to accept the award presented by Steve Miller, VP of Supply Chain for P. F….

  Have you heard the exciting news? Next summer, FreshPoint Atlanta is getting a new warehouse! The new building and new equipment will allow them to operate more efficiently and safer. Some of the features are:

Chef Ron from FreshPoint San Antonio sharing some wonderful new items for our sales people.

If you’ve ever been to Vancouver before, it would be difficult to not notice the abundance of culture and food in this bustling city. This year’s Golden Dumpling Cook Off was the perfect marriage of the two.

    At Hirakata Farms in Rocky Ford, Colorado, Michael Hirakata takes melon growing seriously. He, and his team, have completely bought into the idea of growing and selling the world’s best cantaloupes in the safest manner possible.

A great honor was bestowed on a member of our FreshPoint family in Southern California. Chuck Bethel’s daughter, Michelle, was awarded the opportunity to carry the torch for the Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America. The 2015 Special Olympics Summer World Games were held in Los Angeles from July 25th to August 2nd. The Torch…

Known as the "Chile Capital of the World," Hatch Valley, New Mexico is holding their annual festival September 5-6th to celebrate their splendor! Their unique flavor draws you in, not to be easily forgotten. These beauties only make a quick appearance each summer, so make sure and stock up! After roasting and peeling, they can...

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The 7th Annual Killer Tomato Festival was held on July 19th, 2015 in Atlanta. If you have toured a FreshPoint facility, you know we have different coolers with different temps throughout the building. Taking a walk through our tomato cooler is a special treat, though, and has always been my favorite area in our warehouse....

On Tuesday, July 14, 2015, FreshPoint Connecticut held their 39th annual Spudman Open Charity Golf Tournament. Over 200 customers and employees took to the Tunxis Plantation Country Club Golf Course in Farmington, Connecticut to raise money for several charities including the Arthritis Foundation. Over the years, FreshPoint Connecticut has donated more than half a million...

Escape from Alcatraz Christina Willis is our Sr Accounting Manager at FreshPoint Corp. She recently shared the below story with me and I am so excited to share it with you. It's an amazing journey, one that I don't know I will ever have the desire to participate in- which makes it all the more enjoyable of...

Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus. Usage: eaten fresh (cubed, sliced, etc.), also used to flavor summer drinks and smoothies; often used in fruit salads. Watermelon rinds are also edible, and sometimes used as a vegetable. In China, they are stir-fried, stewed, or more often pickled. Outside Coloring: green and yellow or cream. Shape: round to oblong….

Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis Usage: Oranges are a favorite as a snack, but they can also be added to salads, fruit bowls and as part of stir-fries. Health: Oranges contain pectin, which has been shown in studies to help reduce cholesterol. Taste: Oranges vary in taste by variety but are generally sweet and juicy. Receiving…

  Phytochemical: Anthocyanins, Ellagic Acid Skin Texture: Juicy, slightly bumpy, with tiny seeds. Shape: Oval to conical shape. Color: Red Flesh Description: Red, juicy fruit with tiny seeds. Usage: Strawberries are great as a fresh snack. Taste: Sweet. Receiving Information: Washing: Berries are often picked and packaged right in the field so it is important…