The Power of NPC: According to Our Partners and Clients
NPC prides itself on working closely with clients from every part of the produce supply chain – growers to distributors to restaurateurs. Following are testimonials from clients who represent every part of the produce supply chain who have discovered the benefits of working with NPC.
Barkett Fruit Company
We became familiar with NPC through a national steakhouse chain, and we worked together, meeting their produce needs. It became apparent immediately that each party involved benefited from the program.
The grower benefits because of the consistency of shipments. There is a sense of security for them to know the business will be there every week. The distributor benefits from the increased volume and knowing the business is there, with no more cherry-picking.
The customer benefits, because produce becomes one less thing they have to worry about among the myriad details necessary to running their business. They no longer have to compare prices, or have several different suppliers knocking on the door, then deciding who to call if a problem comes up. The program virtually guarantees they will get the fairest pricing the industry offers with protection in the event of a weather-related crisis that leads to wild price fluctuations.
The NPC program works for everyone involved and helps the restaurant GM focus on the appropriate tasks necessary to grow his or her business.
Jim Barkett
330-364-6645
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Beachside Produce
NPC was selected for the 2006 Beachside Produce Business Recognition Award. Our firm was nominated, reviewed and selected by their entire staff for consistently displaying sound business practices.
Dave Johnson
805-249-5525
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Blazer Wilkinson, LLC
NPC has always been an industry leader. They provide a real tool for both sides of the produce equation. Accurate and dependable cost analysis for the receivers and fair, consistent returns for the growers. That's a win-win situation.
Scott Blazer
1-800-676-1577
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Central Illinois Produce
Over the last decade we have worked on various projects with NPC and I have always found the staff to be helpful and cooperative. NPC's contracts are with quality grower/shippers, and the pricing has always been competitive.
John Rollins
1-800-397-8308
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Del Monte Fresh Produce
NPC's customized approach to each program provides individual attention to each account, which increases revenues and cost savings for all parties.
--Tony Campise, Director of New Business Development
Dave Russell
214-428-3600
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Dobbs International Services (GateGourmet)
Prior to 9/11, NPC successfully led the airline catering industry in produce procurement while maintaining product quality. Dobbs International awarded NPC "Best Purchasing Enhancement Team" in 1995.
NPC has assisted our purchasing program from the ground up. Specifications of products which were tailored to the airline industry were developed and implemented ensuring consistency and providing the optimum cost for product value. NPC has assisted both unit purchasing personnel and our suppliers with technical information, freight assistance and product sourcing. Keeping abreast of the market conditions is an ongoing problem. NPC has become a valuable resource by providing current market information and trends. NPC's hard work has resulted in better product value for the airline requirements, greater program participation, increased education, enhanced purchasing power and tremendous cost reductions.
John Krebs
Fresh Quest
NPC has been instrumental in establishing relations by aligning grower/shippers, distributors and end-users for the twelve years Fresh Quest has been involved in NPC's programs. NPC has opened many doors for Fresh Quest's melons by including us in the programs they initiate.
Tom Ferguson
954-946-9554
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Golden Corral – Corporate
Golden Corral Purchasing is excited to enter our second year of fresh produce contracting with National Produce Consultants and our program grower/shippers and distributors. Our company and franchised operations are having an outstanding year in 2006, with same restaurant sales increases in the 3-5% range company-wide. Few of our competitors can match those numbers. In addition, we will open 30-35 new restaurants over the next 12-14 months.
Richard Chase
919-781-9310
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Golden Corral – Gee Brothers & Dulaney, LLC, Franchisee
The new produce program has been great. I can't tell you the exact savings, but I know it has been at least $1000 per month for each store: Bluffton and Beaufort, SC.
Mark Gee
843-525-9896
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Mid/West Fresh Foods, Inc.
We are proud to be one of the oldest partners with NPC, almost eight years. NPC has been extremely customer and vendor-oriented throughout our ongoing relationship. They assist us in many programs enabling us to buy the best and freshest product possible, whatever the weather conditions, enhancing both our reputations in the produce industry. Their pricing programs assist our customers to get the best prices, this week and every week of the year. Mid/West Fresh can take better care of their customers and can focus on service levels.
Mid/West Fresh Foods is proud to be partnered with NPC, growing both our businesses, and serving our customers the right way, every day.
Stan Hunt
614-469-1492
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Sirna & Sons Produce
NPC recognizes actual costs, which have many tangibles, and allow correct markups while keeping customers always competitive. We have found contracts which are set up have always been in the customer's best interests. NPC is a hands-on company with answers to questions whenever needed.
Tom Sirna
1-330-562-5221
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