Unified Grocers' Produce Department takes pride in offering the most comprehensive selection of items in the Pacific Northwest. We provide retailers a convenient and cost effective, single source for perishable and nonperishable produce items. We know retailers need quality produce at the best possible price, so our goal is to consistently exceed our retail customer's high expectations.

The Produce Department's team of dedicated professionals work in unison to provide timely response and immediate fulfillment required in today's highly competitive retail environment. We are committed to earning the business of every customer possible. Growing sales increases our buying power and efficiency, which results in decreased cost and increased retail margins...the Produce Department wants to continue that momentum.

If you would like to learn more about any of the following programs and services, e-mail Produce, or call: 1-800-826-8730.

Pre-Conditioned Fruit
Maximize sales with ripe fruit from Unified. We offer the following pre-conditioned items in order to provide retailers with fresh fruit just-in-time for your customers to enjoy:

•	Bananas
•	Avocados
•	Tomatoes
•	Stone Fruit
•	Papayas

Seasonal Bin Sales
Product is packed in bins at harvest and shipped to its destination in “ready-to-sell display bins.

•	Apples
•	Watermelon
•	Potatoes
•	Cabbage
•	Pomegranates
•	Pumpkins
•	Pears

Full Line Dry Goods
(Incremental Sales Opportunities)

•	Juices and nuts
•	Fruit snacks
•	Dressings and croutons
•	Impulse items

A special emphasis is maintained on being first-to-market with new or "first of season" product.

Special Orders
Our procurement process supports the source of special or one-time orders. Retailers should contact their Unified Produce Sales Representative or Sales Specialist.

Local Product
Whenever possible and when the quality meets our standards, we will direct our purchases towards locally sourced product. The Produce Department enjoys handling locally grown items in an effort to support the local economy.

Promotional Support
The Produce Department offers a number of ways to maximize in-store merchandising efforts, they include:

•	Key ad items
•	Special buys and hot deals with the savings passed on to customers
•	Ad writing service, by professional sales merchandisers, for a store or group of stores
•	Tents for sidewalk sales
•	Training and in-store merchandising services

Cross-Dock Programs
We provide floral product from over 30 vendor partners, along with fresh cut fruits and vegetables. Ask about our cross-dock program for over 300 specialty and organic items shipped fresh from the Los Angeles market every day.

Hispanic
We are able to provide retailers with a full Hispanic line representing over 100 daily stocked items.

Asian
We offer many opportunities in Asian vegetables, citrus and fruit.

Organic
A full line of organic items are available from the finest farms and growers, including:

•	Alden Farms Farms
•	Cal Organic Farms
•	Earthbound Farms
•	Covelli Farms
•	Purepak Farms
•	Rainbow Valley Orchards
•	Ralph's Greenhouse

Quality Assurance Program
Total quality is our goal! Toward that end, defined standards in key commodities are maintained, they include:

•	Pressure
•	Brix
•	Color
•	Net weights
•	Flavor
•	Grade
•	Sizing
•	Current pull dates

To support our commitment to quality, we offer:

•	2 full-time quality control inspectors
•	Inspectors that have full authority to enforce Unified's receiving standards
•	6 day guarantee on dated items

Products, Categories & Labels

•	T&A, Foxy, Ocean Mist, Andy Boy, Topless, Lee, S&S, Victoria Island
•	Fresh Express, Mann's Packing
•	Farmer's Best, Limited Edition, Oceanside Pole, Del Campo, Gargulio, BC, Eurofresh, Oppenheimer
•	Basin Gold, Norm Nelson
•	Champ's Mushroom/Ponderosa Mushroom
•	Grimmway Carrots
•	Driscoll, NatureRipe, WellPict
•	Del Monte, Dole, Maui Pineapple
•	Starr, Legend, Fisher Ranch
•	Sunkist, Green Tradition, Bee Sweet
•	Giumarra, Kingsburg Orchard
•	Douglas, Stemilt
•	Chiquita Bananas