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Founded in 1972 as Roins Produce (RFD). FreshPoint Chicago serves the Chicagoland area of Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan the finest quality produce and service. Our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, responsibility, and inclusiveness help us to achieve our mission of delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products, and solutions.
facility
- 165,000 sq/ft facility with 50,000+ sq/ft refrigerated space; including 6,000 sq/ft of processing
- Refrigerated loading and receiving dock ensuring an unbroken cold chain
- Refrigerated delivery fleet of trucks
- 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 www.rfdchicago.com
- Live Account Management, 5 days a week
- Hand-packed Tomato Repack facility
- Split-Pack Production facility
- 9,000 square-foot Avocado & Banana Ripening facility
food safety
- 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
- 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.
A tomato that chefs wait for all year. 🍅
Local Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomatoes are now available from our Nashville warehouse. This iconic heirloom variety is celebrated for its deep purplish color and complex sweet-smoky flavor that makes every dish stand out.
While heirloom tomatoes can be delicate, the incredible flavor of Cherokee Purples makes them well worth the effort. Slice them for salads, layer them on sandwiches, or let their rich taste shine in simple seasonal preparations.
Sourced from Linares Produce in Dayton, TN, these customer favorites return year after year for a reason.
Preorder yours today and bring one of summer's most sought-after heirloom tomatoes to your menu.
#peoplepassionproduce #SeasonalMenu #ChefDriven
Local Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomatoes are now available from our Nashville warehouse. This iconic heirloom variety is celebrated for its deep purplish color and complex sweet-smoky flavor that makes every dish stand out.
While heirloom tomatoes can be delicate, the incredible flavor of Cherokee Purples makes them well worth the effort. Slice them for salads, layer them on sandwiches, or let their rich taste shine in simple seasonal preparations.
Sourced from Linares Produce in Dayton, TN, these customer favorites return year after year for a reason.
Preorder yours today and bring one of summer's most sought-after heirloom tomatoes to your menu.
#peoplepassionproduce #SeasonalMenu #ChefDriven
👏 Team Member Spotlight👏
Everyone say hi to Justin, our Driver Lead at FreshPoint Nashville!
For over 8 years Justin has truly exemplified the People, Passion, and Produce mindset.
He approaches each day with enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine commitment to his team. Always willing to lend a hand, he consistently makes himself available to support others and steps up whenever help is needed. Justin deeply cares about the success and development of his team members, investing time in coaching, mentoring, and helping others reach their full potential.
Dependable, hardworking, and service-oriented, Justin leads by example. His positive attitude, strong work ethic, and dedication inspire those around him to perform at their best. Through his leadership, he fosters an environment where employees feel supported, motivated, and empowered to succeed.
Justin values the opportunity to connect with drivers through one-on-one meetings, using these conversations to answer questions, provide guidance, and build meaningful relationships. He enjoys being part of FreshPoint and the Sysco family, appreciating the company's strong benefits, growth opportunities, and commitment to its employees.
He also takes a genuine interest in understanding how the business operates, including route planning and overall logistics. Justin recognizes that efficient route management, combined with the ABC pay structure, helps reduce stress on drivers, improve productivity, and create a more positive work environment for the entire team.
Thank you, Justin, for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your team. Your leadership and positive impact are greatly appreciated and make a difference every day! #peoplepassionproduce
Everyone say hi to Justin, our Driver Lead at FreshPoint Nashville!
For over 8 years Justin has truly exemplified the People, Passion, and Produce mindset.
He approaches each day with enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine commitment to his team. Always willing to lend a hand, he consistently makes himself available to support others and steps up whenever help is needed. Justin deeply cares about the success and development of his team members, investing time in coaching, mentoring, and helping others reach their full potential.
Dependable, hardworking, and service-oriented, Justin leads by example. His positive attitude, strong work ethic, and dedication inspire those around him to perform at their best. Through his leadership, he fosters an environment where employees feel supported, motivated, and empowered to succeed.
Justin values the opportunity to connect with drivers through one-on-one meetings, using these conversations to answer questions, provide guidance, and build meaningful relationships. He enjoys being part of FreshPoint and the Sysco family, appreciating the company's strong benefits, growth opportunities, and commitment to its employees.
He also takes a genuine interest in understanding how the business operates, including route planning and overall logistics. Justin recognizes that efficient route management, combined with the ABC pay structure, helps reduce stress on drivers, improve productivity, and create a more positive work environment for the entire team.
Thank you, Justin, for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your team. Your leadership and positive impact are greatly appreciated and make a difference every day! #peoplepassionproduce
It's Hatch chile pepper season! 🌶️ You'll want to roast some and stash them in the freezer while you can...their season is blink-and-its-over short. Check out our quick :60 video on this seasonal menu treat.
https://youtu.be/yAV73ErBIRk
#freshproduce #peoplepassionproduce
https://youtu.be/yAV73ErBIRk
#freshproduce #peoplepassionproduce
🌶️ Specialty Spotlight: Local Jimmy Nardello Peppers 🌶️
Now available by preorder through our Nashville warehouse, Jimmy Nardello peppers are a chef favorite celebrated for their exceptional sweetness, rich flavor, and incredible versatility.
This treasured heirloom pepper traces its roots to Ruoti, Italy, where Angela Nardello preserved the family’s prized seeds before immigrating to Connecticut in 1887. Today, the Jimmy Nardello is considered one of America’s most beloved pepper varieties, known for its thin skin, nearly seedless interior, and outstanding performance in the kitchen.
Perfect for roasting, grilling, sautéing, or simply blistering with olive oil and sea salt, these peppers bring depth and sweetness to late-summer menus.
Proudly grown by Bloomsbury Farm and Cul2vate Farm.
📍 Available by preorder at FreshPoint Nashville. Contact your sales representative to reserve yours today!
https://www.freshpoint.com/nashville/
#peoplepassionproduce #SeasonalMenu #ChefDriven #FarmToTable
Now available by preorder through our Nashville warehouse, Jimmy Nardello peppers are a chef favorite celebrated for their exceptional sweetness, rich flavor, and incredible versatility.
This treasured heirloom pepper traces its roots to Ruoti, Italy, where Angela Nardello preserved the family’s prized seeds before immigrating to Connecticut in 1887. Today, the Jimmy Nardello is considered one of America’s most beloved pepper varieties, known for its thin skin, nearly seedless interior, and outstanding performance in the kitchen.
Perfect for roasting, grilling, sautéing, or simply blistering with olive oil and sea salt, these peppers bring depth and sweetness to late-summer menus.
Proudly grown by Bloomsbury Farm and Cul2vate Farm.
📍 Available by preorder at FreshPoint Nashville. Contact your sales representative to reserve yours today!
https://www.freshpoint.com/nashville/
#peoplepassionproduce #SeasonalMenu #ChefDriven #FarmToTable
Fuel Your Future—Drive with Us!
Do you or someone you know have a passion for delivering excellence? FreshPoint Nashville is hiring motivated CDL A, CDL B, and Non CDL Drivers who are ready to grow their careers with a leading company.
As North America’s premier produce distributor, FreshPoint offers great opportunities, competitive benefits, and a team-focused culture.
Ready to make your next career move? Join FreshPoint and help deliver fresh every day! Check out all the job openings at FreshPoint Nashville!🚚🥕🍅
#PeoplePassionProduce #NowHiring #Careers #Employment
https://careers.sysco.com/en/search-jobs/Nashville%2C%20TN/1105/4/6252001-4662168-4617305-4644585/36x16589/-86x78444/50/2
Do you or someone you know have a passion for delivering excellence? FreshPoint Nashville is hiring motivated CDL A, CDL B, and Non CDL Drivers who are ready to grow their careers with a leading company.
As North America’s premier produce distributor, FreshPoint offers great opportunities, competitive benefits, and a team-focused culture.
Ready to make your next career move? Join FreshPoint and help deliver fresh every day! Check out all the job openings at FreshPoint Nashville!🚚🥕🍅
#PeoplePassionProduce #NowHiring #Careers #Employment
https://careers.sysco.com/en/search-jobs/Nashville%2C%20TN/1105/4/6252001-4662168-4617305-4644585/36x16589/-86x78444/50/2
If you’ve ever wondered how South Florida’s restaurants seem to have a direct line to the freshest herbs, greens, and just‑picked local produce, the answer is often seen rolling down the highway in a bright, veggie‑splashed FreshPoint truck. 🚚
Recently, Edible South Florida Magazine pulled back the curtain on some of the people behind those deliveries.
You can read more here in this article spotlight →
Recently, Edible South Florida Magazine pulled back the curtain on some of the people behind those deliveries.
You can read more here in this article spotlight →
What's Fresh? Ask FreshPoint South Florida's Shauna Rollf | FreshPoint
Inside the relationships connecting FreshPoint, local growers, and chefs to bring exceptional Florida-grown ingredients to the table.
Our Leadership Team
Jeff Denney
Region President
Jordan Smith
CFO
Fred Brognia
Site President
Tiffany Farrier
VP Of Operations
Eric Reitz
VP of Merchandising
Scott Ryan
VP of Sales
Erika Kauffman
District Sales Manager
Denise Barreto
Human Resources Manager