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Founded in 2000 as Piranha Produce, FreshPoint Central California serves Northern California and Western Nevada with the finest quality produce and service. Our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, responsibility, and inclusiveness help us to achieve our vision of being our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
facility
- 122,000 square-foot facility.
- Refrigerated loading and receiving dock ensuring an unbroken cold chain.
- 240 full-time associates.
- Refrigerated delivery fleet of 46 trucks with temperature and humidity control and FreshLoc technology.
- Dedicated produce specialists to assist you with menu planning and all your produce needs.
- Live Customer Care Department, 7 days a week.
- Internet ordering through myFreshPoint.com.
- Online Account Management through FreshPointAccountCenter.com.
- Modernized Tomato Repack facility.
- Split-Pack Production facility.
food safety
- Certified Organic Handler.
- Fully-documented HAACP and recall program FDA/USDA compliant.
- FDA compliant with Homeland Security bioterrorism guidelines.
- Disaster Preparedness Action Plan in place.
- Facility is SQF Certified Level 2.
- HACCP Program & ServSafe Certification.
- Certificate of Insurance, HHA, and Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) required on all
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With unmatched fresh produce, knowledge and experience, FreshPoint provides today’s chefs with the ingredients to create tomorrow’s culinary success.
Over the last few decades, we have seen revolutionary changes in the produce industry—from refrigerated trucks and fresh-cut produce to submitting and processing orders online. With these innovations, our passion for produce and commitment to helping our customers succeed remains unchanged.
"The FreshPress" is a comprehensive market report we publish every Friday to help you stay informed. This resource is a quick read that covers a variety of items from the field to your plate.
Click to read this week's report, and stay in touch with your sales representative for solutions to your needs. #freshpressfriday #peoplepassionproduce #ourfirstnameisfresh
📰 https://www.freshpoint.com/produce-essentials/freshpress-weekly-market-report/
Click to read this week's report, and stay in touch with your sales representative for solutions to your needs. #freshpressfriday #peoplepassionproduce #ourfirstnameisfresh
📰 https://www.freshpoint.com/produce-essentials/freshpress-weekly-market-report/
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our people with a passion for produce! #thanksgiving #peoplepassionproduce🦃
Sage, rosemary, thyme... it's your time to shine! Each of these herbs have their own characteristics: piney, resinous, herbaceous...they all play well with poultry, pork, and just about every vegetable you can think of.
But the terms "herbs" 🌿and "spices" 🌱 are often used interchangeably. For those of you (like us!) that like the details, Dan digs into that and more in this 🎥 edition of Produce 101: Herbs.
https://youtu.be/A3qtYTjMhwk
But the terms "herbs" 🌿and "spices" 🌱 are often used interchangeably. For those of you (like us!) that like the details, Dan digs into that and more in this 🎥 edition of Produce 101: Herbs.
https://youtu.be/A3qtYTjMhwk
Mashed potatoes are a great side dish. But there’s more to mash than potatoes.
A few options are sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or cauliflower...but, there’s one underutilized root veggie that we’d like to call attention to: the humble rutabaga.
Looking for an inexpensive and interesting side dish for Thanksgiving?
Click the link to read more.
https://www.freshpoint.com/news/why-mashed-rutabaga-should-be-on-your-thanksgiving-menu
A few options are sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or cauliflower...but, there’s one underutilized root veggie that we’d like to call attention to: the humble rutabaga.
Looking for an inexpensive and interesting side dish for Thanksgiving?
Click the link to read more.
https://www.freshpoint.com/news/why-mashed-rutabaga-should-be-on-your-thanksgiving-menu
In order to get the optimal growing conditions, every March and November, the major growing areas in Yuma and Salinas transition from one area to the other.
Moving to an ideal growing area as the seasons change is important for the crop's growth and availability. Our team works closely with our suppliers and growers during this carefully orchestrated event. Check out this illustrated video explaining this important seasonal occurrence.
https://youtu.be/gMKS3J0v2Zs
Moving to an ideal growing area as the seasons change is important for the crop's growth and availability. Our team works closely with our suppliers and growers during this carefully orchestrated event. Check out this illustrated video explaining this important seasonal occurrence.
https://youtu.be/gMKS3J0v2Zs
While an onion is described as a kitchen workhouse, the shallot is described as elegant with a complex flavor. Sure, they are tiny, but don't let that fool you. Shallots are reserved for your VIP onion needs, such as in a vinaigrette, a buerre blanc, or caramelized whole.
A small amount of a fine brunoise of raw shallot also adds a bit of crunch and that eyebrow raising "what is that ingredient" to finish a creamy soup, too. Read on as we go on a journey between shallots and onions. 🧅
https://www.freshpoint.com/news/whats-the-difference-between-a-shallot-and-an-onion
A small amount of a fine brunoise of raw shallot also adds a bit of crunch and that eyebrow raising "what is that ingredient" to finish a creamy soup, too. Read on as we go on a journey between shallots and onions. 🧅
https://www.freshpoint.com/news/whats-the-difference-between-a-shallot-and-an-onion
Our Leadership Team
Pamela Bava
Region President
Robin Kawashima
Area CFO
Jason Pineda
Area VP of Human Resources
Javier Vasquez
Region VP of Merchandising
Sean Gaffaney
Vice President of Operations
Trudy Palmer
Region VP of Sales
Robert Sereno
Region Food Safety Manager