Foodservice
General Produce plays an integral role in providing a full line of fresh fruits, vegetables, specialty items and organic products to restaurants, hotels, schools, corporate foodservice operators and other institutional foodservice customers throughout Northern California, Western Nevada and Southern Oregon.
Would you like to promote local produce? In addition to established, trusted relationships with major growers and shippers, General Produce has supported local farms and farmers for over 80 years, and we can offer local products year round. If it’s in season, we have a local supplier!
We know that food safety is of great concern to our customers; therefore, strict handling standards are enforced throughout our production facilities to ensure the highest quality products and to maintain the cold chain. Food safety awareness, independent 3rd party facility audits, ongoing employee training on product handling and storage, and temperature-controlled delivery trucks all help provide consistent extended shelf-life for all General Produce’s products.
Services
What Customers Say
“Scott’s has been associated with General Produce since the early 1990’s. We tried several other purveyors but General’s product was always consistently better quality than the competition, plus the reliability of accurate orders and timely deliveries made General a standout, as it does today. The level of service and quality of product helps our chefs maintain consistently excellent preparation and presentation standards in the kitchen. It shows in the finished plates that we are proud to serve to our guests.
“We rely heavily on General Produce’s expertise in sourcing excellent sustainable and local produce here at Scott’s on the River.”
Alan RP Irvine
President
Scott’s Sacramento River, Inc., Sacramento, California
<“General Produce has been a valued asset of Brookfields Restaurants for over 30 years. General has supplied Brookfields with the highest quality produce at a competitive price for those years. The customer service provided by General Produce is attentive and responsive.
“The systems and HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Plan) General has in place offers us and our customers the assurance our products are not only safe, but of the highest quality. General Produce, thank you for being a part of Brookfields’ success.”
Sam Manolakas
President
Brookfields Restaurants, Sacramento, California<!–
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“The San Juan Unified School District Nutrition Services Department has been using General Produce as the main vendor for all of our fresh produce for over the past 7+ years. Throughout those 7 years they have demonstrated outstanding customer service. They consistently offer high quality produce and efficient, timely delivery of those products throughout our district, with drops at multiple school sites and at our Central Distribution Warehouse.
“I have the highest regard for the team at General Produce, for their professionalism and customer support. My staff and I work closely with the entire team on a daily basis and have developed a great rapport. I consider all of the employees of General Produce part of our team. Our partnership throughout the past and present helps to keep our Nutrition Services Department successful in providing our students the quality and freshness that they deserve. Healthy nutrition promotes positive minds! Keep up the great work.”
Joe Toledo
Nutrition Services Department Warehouse Supervisor
San Juan Unified School District, Carmichael, California
“General Produce’s excellent service and quality of product has kept us happy at Tower Cafe for over 10 years. Our sales rep has literally combed the valley to find specialty produce, such as Mirabella plums. Another rep works in-house and has researched availability of produce, flowers, pricing and anticipated length of the season. Thanks, General Produce, for all that you do!”
Louise Maestretti and Sukanya Tourville (Piag)
Chefs
Tower Cafe, Sacramento, California
“General Produce is a great company to be in business with. Their focus on customer service is top rate and I know I can always count on them to assist me with anything I need. The General Produce team has been awesome to work with. They go above and beyond the call of duty and have built a partnership by not only resolving our issues but assisting us with fresh ideas. The General Produce team is always pleasant and willing to help whenever called upon. I appreciate their “CAN DO” attitude.”
Michelle Drake
Food and Nutrition Services
Elk Grove Unified School District, Elk Grove, California
“Our staff is extremely pleased with General Produce! Their exceptional produce quality and freshness is unmatched. The staff is professional, punctual, and always makes sure our order is correct and on time. The employees are very friendly, even at 6 am, and we appreciate them. Our rep is very attentive to our needs and our account. Thank you very much for your outstanding customer service!”
Dana Burton
Dining Service Director
Emeritus at Heritage Place, Tracy, California
New Customers
By listening to needs and specifications, General Produce can deliver a tailored program to meet customers’ goals. Our knowledgeable, skilled staff can quickly adapt to customer requirements, while maintaining a level of quality and service that sets us apart from the competition. You’ll find that our integrity is beyond question, our reliability is unrivaled, and our performance is unparalleled. Let us show you General Produce.
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