Combs Introduces Locally Grown Product Solution
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 18, 2012
DALLAS, TX -- Combs Produce, a Texas-based fresh produce solution provider for foodservice, retail and wholesale customers, continues their tradition providing high standards, quality and service based solutions in fresh produce with the introduction of their new service, JC’s Local.
Named for the company’s original founder J.C. Combs, the service offers foodservice and retail customers an expanded line of locally sourced, freshly delivered products from trusted growing partners in the customer’s state and/or region.
“We are committed to strategically evolving our business in order to provide our customers with real solutions that meet their ever growing and evolving needs,” said Jeff Partridge, CEO of Combs Produce. “Based on the growing demand for regionally and locally sourced produce, we designed JC’s Local to be a resource for farm fresh fruits and vegetables for our foodservice, retail and wholesale partners.”
JC’s Local officially launches on May 1, 2012 at the United Expo 2012 in Dallas, TX. As part of the solution, Combs Produce will procure and deliver locally grown and sourced fresh produce based on the products available in any given region of the United States. The program will focus on regional products and provide Combs Produce customers with planning tools such as merchandising calendars and menu options to maximize local offerings on a seasonal basis.
“Providing locally grown produce is an all-around win-win scenario for both our customers and Combs Produce,” said James Baker, VP Foodservice Sales. “The JC’s Local program is backed by the quality and trust that our customers have come to appreciate about Combs Produce, but now also serves as a connection point direct to the farm giving our customers a great story to tell about the products that they include in their menu or make available on store shelves.”
JC’s Local is an addition to the company’s existing line of products and services, including the recently announced FOB service from McAllen and Calidad, a new line of products made available for the new Hispanic shopper.
Combs Produce will exhibit at the United Fresh Convention & Expo in Dallas, May 1 through 3 at booth #11107. Combs Produce will also sponsor the Retail Tour in conjunction with the event on May 3.
Visit Combs Produce at booth #11107 during the United Fresh Convention & Expo in Dallas, May 1 through 3. Combs Produce will also sponsor the Retail Tour in conjunction with the event on May 3.
- About Combs Produce
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Combs Produce provides foodservice, retail and wholesale customers with a comprehensive line of fresh tomatoes, conventional, specialty and organic produce. With an expanding distribution network, Combs Produce always delivers the highest quality products and supports it with an integrated portfolio of value-added services. Learn more about Combs at www.combsproduce.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Doug Dobbs, Chief Operating Officer
Phone: (800) 466-6086
Email: ddobbs@combsproduce.com
Combs Unveils New Hispanic Product Line
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 11, 2012
DALLAS, TX -- Combs Produce, a fresh produce solution provider for foodservice, retail and wholesale customers, today unveils their new Hispanic product line named Calidad. Calidad, meaning quality, is a customer-focused service grounded in consumer research, connected to trusted growing partners, and bundled with flexible service capabilities that positions Combs’ customers to meet the evolving needs of the Hispanic consumer at foodservice and retail.
“After months of learning more about today’s Hispanic shopper and fully understanding the needs of this ever growing demographic, I am pleased to present, Calidad,” said Jeff Partridge, CEO of Combs Produce. “The Calidad program offers quality, freshness and value, backed by the trusted Combs name, an experienced staff and solid customer service.”
Calidad will officially launch on May 1, 2012, at the United Fresh 2012 event in Dallas. The line will offer seasonal produce items and year-round offerings like jalapenos, serrano peppers, poblano peppers, anaheim peppers, tomatillos, roma tomatoes and avocados. Eventually Calidad will have a full line of Hispanic products running through the Combs Produce McAllen FOB facility, allowing for fresher products and guaranteed quality straight from the source in Mexico.
“Calidad takes Combs to a new level,” said Martin Moreno, Hispanic Director. “We aren’t offering just a line of Hispanic produce items. We provide all-around expertise – from knowledge about fresh produce trends to merchandising and menu solutions for foodservice and retail customers. In addition, we have worked in concert with our grower partners to ensure that we maintain a high level and quality of produce that meets the highest food safety standards.”
The new line brings value to the company’s already well-established products and services and will expand based on the needs of Combs Produce customers. Moreno says the end goal of the program is to eventually offer a broader array of Hispanic produce items – all fresh from Mexico.
Visit Combs Produce at booth #11107 during the United Fresh Convention & Expo in Dallas, May 1 through 3. Combs Produce will also sponsor the Retail Tour in conjunction with the event on May 3.
- About Combs Produce
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Combs Produce provides foodservice, retail and wholesale customers with a comprehensive line of fresh tomatoes, conventional, specialty and organic produce. With an expanding distribution network, Combs Produce always delivers the highest quality products and supports it with an integrated portfolio of value-added services. Learn more about Combs at www.combsproduce.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Doug Dobbs, Chief Operating Officer
Phone: (800) 466-6086
Email: ddobbs@combsproduce.com
Combs Announces New FOB Service from McAllen, Texas
Combs Produce celebrating 50 years of ‘delivering freshness daily’
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 3, 2012
DALLAS, TX -- Combs Produce, a fresh produce solution provider for foodservice, retail and wholesale customers, today announces their new FOB service out of McAllen, Texas. The service provides sourcing and shipping services from Mexico to customers across the USA, giving Combs’ customers a new option for sourcing Mexican grown products.
“Our customers have often asked us if we would consider procuring and shipping product direct from Mexico and South Texas, and today, I’m happy to report that we are,” said Jeff Partridge, CEO of Combs Produce. “Our expansion into McAllen allows new and existing customers to look to Combs as a new resource for Mexican grown products, shipped direct from the source.”
The McAllen FOB service initiated officially for the company on March 1. Combs sources products from an established network of grower partners, providing the products that their customers seek, while guaranteeing fresh, high quality produce backed by a proven food safety program. Combs Produce currently has direct relationships with Mexican growers producing avocados, tomatoes, chilis and bell peppers.
“The McAllen FOB service gives us visibility and a reliable footprint in Mexico,” said Doug Dobbs, COO of Combs Produce. “We are dedicated to providing value to our customers with our sourcing program, ensuring that they receive products that exemplify the high quality they’ve come to expect.”
Dobbs said the service could potentially evolve into broader product offerings and services. Ultimately, the service will be driven by the needs of Combs Produce customers and brings added value to the company’s already established products and services.
Visit Combs Produce at booth #11107 during the United Fresh Convention & Expo in Dallas May 1 through 3. Combs Produce will sponsor the Retail Tours taking place after the convention on May 3.
- About Combs Produce
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Combs Produce provides foodservice, retail and wholesale customers with a comprehensive line of fresh tomatoes, conventional, specialty and organic produce. With an expanding distribution network, Combs Produce always delivers the highest quality products and supports it with an integrated portfolio of value-added services. Learn more about Combs at www.combsproduce.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Doug Dobbs, Chief Operating Officer
Phone: (800) 466-6086
Email: ddobbs@combsproduce.com
By Chip Carter | July 07, 2011
Combs Produce Co. LP, based in Dallas, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and its representatives are looking forward to sharing the fruits (and vegetables) of 50 years of success from booth 36 at this year’s Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Convention & Exhibition July 29-31 in Monterrey, CA.
Sr. Vice President Brett Combs told The Produce News, ’We love the show. It gives us time to spend face to face with our customer group. It’s a great time to interact in a more relaxed setting than the day-to-day hustle of the produce business.”
Combs carries a full line of fruits and vegetables – from standards to exotics to locally grown offerings covering the produce spectrum – all with the pledge of ’delivering freshness daily.”
From baby vegetables to exotic fruits, the Combs procurement team works tirelessly to provide a consistent supply of the freshest specialty produce items from around the world. Alongside standards like tomatoes and row crops, Combs carries hard-to-find exotics like dragon-tongue beans, breadfruit, cactus pears and huckleberries. The company also has a full lineup of herbs and Asian and Hispanic specialty items.
“Our mission is to deliver fresh solutions to the produce supply chain,” Mr. Combs said. “We pretty much sell a full line. We have a first-class distribution network that hits six states with private-label repacking, tomato repacking, avocado [and] banana ripening, the full Hispanic category, and an eager and competent sales and operations team with a mission of delivering fresh solutions.”
For the foodservice industry, ’service, timeliness, quality, value, daily delivery are all pieces of our service offerings,” Mr. Combs said. “We take a broad array of items that are hard for the foodservice buyer to buy direct and we deliver them on a daily basis. This could include repacks, ripening of avocados or freight, for example.”
Combs also offers repacking services, breaks-splits, ripening and private labeling – all with a focus squarely on food safety. The company is a PrimusLabs Platinum Supplier and American Institute of Baking certified, and ’our single most important business initiative is the safety of our products. For 10 years, we have invested in a comprehensive food-safety program, long before our colleagues saw the need,” Mr. Combs said. ’We knew how important it was, not only for the financial security of our own company, but for the financial security of our customers as well as the health and wellness of the consumers, whose food choices flowed through our hands. While it has not been the most cost-efficient way to run our business, we fully believe that our continued investment in food safety eliminates risk down the road.”
Combs Produce only purchases products from reputable suppliers that are compliant with Good Agricultural Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices. The company maintains a strict cold chain from warehouse to delivery, and all trucks are refrigerated at optimum temperatures that are constantly monitored.
The warehouse and equipment are cleaned and sanitized daily, random sampling of wash water ensures cleanliness and regular mock recalls make sure all processes are in place and personnel are adequately equipped. And Combs can provide detailed information on individual boxes of product from the point of origin to the delivery point.
Combs recently added a new vice president of sales, Van Arigiros, who will be joining the company in time for the PMA show. And Martin Morenos has come aboard as director of the Hispanic category.
- (Dallas, TX) --- After 50 years in business, family-owned Combs Produce is a thriving force in the southwestern United States. Combs continues to tap into new markets with a comprehensive service portfolio, expanded distribution, and superior product quality. Evolving from a small produce house on the Dallas market to a regional force in tomato repacking, Combs management has continually searched for ways to progressively evolve their services to meet the changing needs of their customers. Topping their list of value-added services is their focus on food safety practices and record-keeping that allow them full trace back capability in a matter of minutes.
- Combs has celebrated their 50th anniversary this year with a number of exciting new marketing initiatives that highlight their comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Earlier in 2008, Combs launched a new corporate website that reflects their progressive approach to delivering fresh produce solutions. Exhibiting for their first time at the 2008 PMA Foodservice Expo and Conference, Combs unveiled their new tradeshow booth and marketing collateral, focusing their messaging on the ever critical issue of food safety.
- "I have never been more proud of our company as I have been these past few months. We are able to celebrate the long-standing success of the company my grandfather founded 50 years ago thanks to the excellent team of professionals that work beside me every day",
said Brett Combs, VP Sales & Marketing.
- Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Combs Produce provides wholesale, retail and foodservice customers with a comprehensive line of fresh tomatoes, conventional, specialty and organic produce. With an expanding distribution network, Combs Produce always delivers the highest quality products and supports it with an integrated portfolio of value-added services.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Brett Combs, VP Sales & Marketing
Phone: (800) 466-6086
Email: Brett Combs