Premier Produce One, Inc.

What Premier Produce One, Inc. does

Premier Produce One, Inc., doing business as 'Premier ProduceOne', is a private U.S. B2B wholesale distributor of fresh produce and specialty food products serving professional foodservice operators. The company's customer base spans restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and other commercial kitchen operations, alongside retail stores and natural-marketplace shoppers purchasing fresh, local, and specialty items. Its catalog of more than 4,000 SKUs covers produce, dairy, cheese, protein, grocery, bakery, and grab-and-go categories, with dedicated programs for local sourcing, organic/natural items, and institutional fresh-fruit-and-vegetable buyers.

The operational core is the proprietary Pepper online ordering platform — a B2B e-commerce application that connects approved customers directly to supplier partners, surfaces detailed product information and seasonal trend updates, and supports customized account profiles. Customers must submit an online application and be approved before accessing the catalog; an internal sales team assists with profile setup and ongoing ordering support available Monday through Friday, 8am to 7pm EST. Specialty on-demand items are sourced through a strategic partnership with Agora Foods, with orders placed by 12pm delivered the next day. The platform is regionally scoped with U.S.-domestic distribution and is supplemented by an email newsletter, the Premier Resources blog, and partner referrals as top- and mid-funnel channels.

Revenue is generated through B2B wholesale transactions priced individually per approved customer profile; no public pricing tiers are published, and quotes are obtained through customer service. The company does not maintain a public mobile app, does not disclose public APIs, and signals industry compliance through Pro ACT and Greener Business certifications displayed on its website. No parent company, institutional investors, funding history, public listing, or named executive team are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Premier Produce One, Inc.

Legal name

Premier Produce One, Inc.

Website

https://produceone.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Premier ProduceOne is a private U.S. B2B wholesale distributor of fresh produce, dairy, protein, grocery, bakery, and specialty food items serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and retail operators through its proprietary Pepper online ordering platform and regional delivery network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Distribution

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480), General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers (42441)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Fresh Produce Wholesale (Fruit & Vegetables) (AFAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Market / Produce Market Wholesalers (AFAIACAK), Organic & Natural Packaged Grocery Wholesale (AFAIAJAB), Frozen Fruits & Vegetables Wholesale (AFAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Wholesale produce distribution
• Foodservice distribution
• B2B produce supply
• Specialty food distribution
• Online produce ordering

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Produce Distribution: B2B wholesale distribution of fresh produce, dairy, cheese, protein, grocery, bakery items, and specialty products. Customers apply for accounts and place orders through the online platform for delivery to their businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Premier Produce One, Inc. is a B2B wholesale distributor of fresh produce, dairy, cheese, protein, grocery, bakery, and specialty food items, offering more than 4,000 SKUs to professional food service buyers. Orders are placed through the proprietary Pepper online ordering platform, and goods are delivered to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and other commercial food service operations.

Product overview

Premier ProduceOne is a B2B food distribution company operating as a comprehensive produce and grocery wholesale platform. The core product is the Pepper Online Ordering platform, which provides access to a catalog of 4000+ food and grocery items. Supporting offerings include the FFVP (Fresh Fruit and Vegetable) Program for institutional buyers, Specialty Items On Demand via partnership with Agora Foods, Local Produce & Specialty for locally sourced items, Natural Marketplace for organic products, and Market Alerts for seasonal trend intelligence. The platform enables restaurant and foodservice customers to apply for accounts, browse categorized products across produce, cheese, dairy, protein, grocery, bakery, and grab-n-go categories, and place orders for delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pepper Online Ordering Platform Proprietary B2B e-commerce platform that lets approved foodservice customers browse a catalog of 4000+ produce, dairy, cheese, protein, grocery, bakery, and grab-n-go items, place orders, and receive seasonal trend updates and detailed product information.
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Institutional offering of portion packs, whole produce, and related items designed for schools and other institutional foodservice buyers participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
• Specialty Items On Demand On-demand specialty product line sourced through the Agora Foods partnership, covering Asian ingredients, deli items, oils, vinegars, olives, preserved vegetables, pasta, grains, beans, preserved fruits, nuts, spices, and dry herbs, with next-day delivery for orders placed by 12pm.
• Local Produce and Specialty Program Program that connects foodservice customers to locally sourced produce and specialty items from regional farmers and suppliers.
• Natural Marketplace Section of the catalog dedicated to natural and organic product offerings for customers seeking those categories.
• Market Alerts and Market Report Market intelligence service delivering seasonal trend updates and produce market condition reports to foodservice customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agora FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership with Agora Foods providing hundreds of specialty on-demand products. Customers can order by 12pm for next-day delivery of specialty items including Asian ingredients, deli items, oils, vinegars, olives, preserved vegetables, pasta, grains, beans, preserved fruits, nuts, spices, and dry herbs.
• AmafruitsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatures Amafruits Organic Açaí products for summer menus through weekly product feature promotions.
• Greener BusinessminorOthersDisplaying Greener Business certification logo in footer, indicating commitment to sustainable business practices.
• Pro ACTminorOthersDisplaying Pro ACT certification logo in footer, indicating compliance with produce industry safety and quality standards.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ProAct USA: A produce-focused distribution and procurement group with industry safety/quality certifications that Premier ProduceOne displays. Comparable as a produce-distribution ecosystem participant and standards body relevant to B2B produce sourcing and food safety compliance.

Direct peers

• Four Seasons Produce: A regional B2B produce distributor serving mid-Atlantic and East Coast foodservice accounts with full-service delivery of fresh produce and specialty items. Closely analogous in customer mix (restaurants, schools, institutions), catalog depth, and on-demand specialty fulfillment model.
• FreshPoint: A Sysco subsidiary that is the largest U.S. produce and specialty foods distributor serving foodservice operators. Directly comparable as a B2B produce specialist with regional operating units, broad SKU catalog, and dedicated restaurant/hospitality customer base — Premier ProduceOne competes in the same day-to-day produce fulfillment category, though at a smaller regional scale.
• Coast Produce Company: A West Coast-based fresh produce distributor serving foodservice and retail customers. Highly comparable as a regional B2B produce specialist emphasizing fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty items delivered on next-day schedules to professional buyers.
• Charlie's Produce: A large regional B2B produce and specialty food distributor serving restaurants, grocery, and institutional customers across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Comparable in wholesale produce distribution with an emphasis on local sourcing, organic, and specialty SKUs.

Broad incumbents

• KeHE Distribution: A leading specialty food and beverage distributor supplying natural, organic, fresh, and specialty products to retailers and foodservice operators. Overlaps with Premier ProduceOne's specialty and Natural Marketplace positioning at much greater national scale.
• Ben E. Keith Foods: A foodservice broadliner operating across multiple U.S. regions with a dedicated produce and specialty platform supplying restaurants, schools, and institutions. Comparable in foodservice customer orientation and produce/grocery distribution mix, though broader in product scope.
• Shamrock Foods Company: Multi-category broadline foodservice distributor with a substantial produce and specialty division serving restaurants, schools, and healthcare. Overlaps with Premier ProduceOne in produce and specialty distribution but operates at significantly larger scale across additional center-of-plate and grocery categories.
• Sysco Specialty Meat Group / Sysco Produce: The produce and specialty arms of Sysco, the largest U.S. foodservice distributor, serving institutional and restaurant customers nationwide. Represents the broadliner incumbent whose scale, procurement leverage, and bundled offerings Premier ProduceOne must compete against.

Regional players

• Misionero Vegetables: A grower-shipper of organic and conventional leafy greens and vegetables serving B2B produce channels, including foodservice distributors. Shares Premier ProduceOne's focus on fresh produce distribution, though more vertically integrated on the growing side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/produceone

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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