The core competency of Francis Produce Company is the procurement of the finest fruits and vegetables for the retail grocery industry.
Relationships: This business is grounded by superior buying relationships with growers that share the same respect for the quality that we demand. These relationships span the country, as do our trucks, from South Carolina and Georgia, to Florida, to California. We "follow the sun" with seasonal products such as peaches, strawberries, melons, berries, and pumpkins; maximizing our ability to get products from the field to the customer with the best taste and flavor.
Products: Francis offers a full array of vegetables for the grocery industry, specializing in tomatoes of all varieties:
Romas
Grapes
Heirlooms
Yellow
Cherry
Vine Ripes
Other products that are consistently offered are:
peppers(bell, jalapenos)
beans(pole beans, half runners, snap beans)
cabbage
squash
corn
okra
peas
eggplant
broccoli
cucumbers
carrots
zucchini
onions
potatoes
cantaloupes
Packaging/Labeling
Some products require special packaging and labeling for use in the grocery stores. Francis Produce manages a repacking operation that can customize the presentation of these products with containers and labels.
Products like tomatoes and potatoes can be packed into trays (4 packs), clear containers (pints, quarts), 20 lb boxes, or even baskets. See "Fruit Baskets".
Then, the package is further customized to reflect pertinent information such as UPC Codes, Description Labels, Store Labels, or Geography/Location labels.
Food Safety:
All sourced products are backed by current certified Food Safety Programs. Francis Produce complies with and is certified by steritech, USDA, USDA Organic, and Clemson University Extension Services.
