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FreshOne Drivers Steer Clear of the Storm

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Weather can strike at any time. We have processes in place to protect our Drivers and Customers Products.

Communication is more important than ever when weather takes a turn for the worse. April showers could bring May flowers, but April showers in Distribution can equate to dangers on the road. Our team takes many precautionary steps to ensuring our Drivers are safe on the road.

Here are some processes we have in place to ensuring our staff and our customers products are protected in the event of severe weather:

  • Wind Guidelines: Our driver and truck will be grounded if winds are 40mph or more.
  • Ice Threats: When temperatures are less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit and precipitation is forecasted or present, drivers and customers will be notified for a possible change in delivery windows or routes.
  • Winter Advisory Warnings: A threat of high winds, lack of visibility due to sleet or snow (falling or blowing), snow levels that impact roadways or traffic, our drivers and customers will be notified as to a safety plan and delivery windows.
  • Severe Storms/Tornado Threats: Trucks will be grounded in the affected areas. Routes and Drivers will continue operations when the weather is clear.

Our team will communicate to Drivers and Customers if anything will need to change due to weather. We have a team in constant communication with Drivers called the Distribution Support Center (DSC). The DSC relays messages, supports dispatching and follows the trucks remotely to ensure every vehicle and Driver is operating smoothly.

If a service area was greatly impacted by a storm, additional communication and plan may be constructed to ensure current and long-term success throughout the difficult time.

Our employees are our greatest asset. Our Drivers are the link between the storing of products and delivery to customers. They are Brand Ambassadors for FreshOne.

Women’s History Month: FreshOne Celebrates Rhonda Jackson

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In a 16 year old company, there is one employee who has really made her mark with 13 years of employment. Rhonda Jackson. Rhonda is the longest standing employee of FreshOne (https://www.fresh-one.com/) and is a great mentor for the Billing and Accounting departments. Rhonda is the Accounting Specialist at FreshOne.

Before FreshOne became the successful warehousing and distribution company it is today, FreshOne was preparing grab-n-go food for convenience stores around the country. Rhonda remembers those days as her most memorable moments in her career. Launching the FreshTake food line is a memory she cherishes. It was the first branded product the company developed. 

Rhonda’s core values match FreshOne’s emphasis on faith and family. This has made staying with the company all the more special and has had a tremendous impact on the decision to stay all these years. Rhonda says, “Every day, here, at FreshOne is totally different than the day before and never a dull moment.” The excitement of Food Logistics and liking the people she works with, also play major roles in why she continues to be a part of FreshOne. 

Rhonda has seen FreshOne grow from infancy to a well-oiled machine. Starting as a food supply business and transitioning to a warehousing and logistics company, Rhonda has been a part of it all. She’s a part of every account, both internal and external, at FreshOne. She invoices all customers and connects with every employee. 

“There’s no one who I can trust more for billing than Rhonda. She understands this business the most,” says Jessalynn Westgate, Customer Engineer at FreshOne. “Rhonda has always been a good help in solving payroll issues for employees, timely and efficiently,” says Leah Bucher, Customer Service Manager at FreshOne. 

In this ever-growing environment, Rhonda added she hopes new employees come in with an open mind, with the intention of learning new things and having new experiences. “Don’t be afraid to share innovative and creative ideas to move the company forward, and ask questions,” which are great words from Rhonda. 

Stay tuned for more employee meet-ups and FreshOne advancements. 

Welcome David Wendling, FreshOne Controller

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We are pleased to announce and welcome David Wendling, CPA to the FreshOne team as our new Controller. David brings extensive accounting and financial expertise, ranging from general accounting to budgeting, tax, auditing, and systems conversions. Just as importantly, he brings years of transportation industry experience, as well as consulting and a business ownership history. David has a track record of leading and developing teams of different sizes and experience and has over 160 hours in training as a Six Sigma Green Belt. He completed his BS in Business Administration/Accounting at Indiana University, and as FreshOne steps into a bright future, we are proud to have him on the team to help ensure growth is strong, sustainable, and profitable for us, and our customers.

Please welcome David to his new role with a message in LinkedIn or you may contact him directly at dwendling@fresh-one.com.

Welcome Derek Hollands as our Distribution Center Manager

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FreshOne Holdings, LLC, welcomes Derek Hollands as our new Distribution Center Manager. Derek comes to us with 14 years experience as a plant manager in the food and beverage industry. He is passionate about improving the overall customer experience and satisfaction and desires to make FreshOne the very best. Derek’s competitive nature uniquely qualifies him to lead our distribution center to be successful and his attention to detail and great leadership skills will motivate the DC’s team to follow his example. When Derek is not busy conquering the industry of complete cold chain logistics, he loves spending time fishing, bowling, and playing basketball with his wife and three children.

Please welcome Derek to his new role with a message in LinkedIn or you may contact him directly at dhollands@fresh-one.com.

Welcome Simon Watson, Director of Human Resources

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Please help FreshOne Holdings, LLC, welcome Simon Watson to the new role of Director of Human Resources. With double-digit growth in our workforce, we desire to hire and retain the best people. Simon’s career spans many industries including catering, telecom, airlines, medical, and retail with process management in companies ranging from 20 to 100,000 employees. His broad experience and a passion for applying his analytical and organizational skills to building a highly motivated workforce will assure our company will obtain the quality of people for our team and provide for even greater growth in 2020.

Simon and Don Janacek, our founder and CEO, worked together before the beginning of FreshOne and it was through their continued relationship that we were able to recruit Simon to oversee the growth and retention of our workforce. We are excited to have him on our team and look forward to realizing the potential spoken of him in this quote from a former coworker,

“Simon has a serious capacity to get things done. He was a great teammate in solving problems and creating solutions that led to growing the organization. He had a velocity to his smarts that kept things progressing in the right direction. Besides all of that, he was good fun to work with.”

You can send him a greeting through LinkedIn or email him directly at swatson@fresh-one.com and congratulate him on his new position.

Welcome Billy Stovall to Vice President of Operations

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Billy Stovall has joined the team at FreshOne Holdings, LLC, as Vice President of Operations. He has previous experience as Director of Transportation at a large wholesale grocery warehouse for 22 years and then as President of Operations at a beverage distribution company for 4 years. With his extensive experience in both Fresh Food Distribution and Warehouse management, he will be a great asset to FreshOne, as he will oversee all logistics operations for the company.  Billy is from Amarillo,  Texas, and has moved to Coppell with his wife and youngest son who is a sophomore.  They look forward to enjoying the many lakes in the area with visits from their four grown children.

Billy’s extensive experience in both distribution and warehouse management will ensure the success and continued growth of these two pillars of business.

Coronavirus/Covid-19:  Issue 1 – March 10th, 2020

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

The company is assessing the situation with the Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) on an ongoing basis. We are prepared to take any appropriate changes/actions that may be required to minimize the risk to employees and customers and are working with clients to establish an effective collaborative approach.

At this time, based on information available, the company has not made any changes to operations, processes or protocols over and above our standard rigorous health and safety standards. However, the virus is a reminder of the importance following all sanitary measures and followed diligently.

In the meantime, here are guidelines that should be followed by all employees to help minimize the risk of contracting the illness:

  • Avoid contact with people who are showing signs of respiratory infections/illness, as well are large, tightly packed crowds.
  • Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Do not sneeze into your hands and if you do, wash your hands immediately.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Facemasks: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) advises facemasks should be used by people who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. It does NOT recommend that people who are well wear a facemask.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

For full information see https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html

If you are concerned that you have been exposed to or may have contracted the virus:

  1. Call ahead to a healthcare professional if you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing, especially if you have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently traveled to an area with ongoing spread.
  2. Tell your healthcare professional about your recent travel or contact.
  3. Your healthcare professional will work with your state’s public health department and CDC to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.
  4. If you are tested positive, or are instructed to refrain from work, notify your manager immediately and do not go to work. Do not return until cleared by your medical provider. Normal company sick/absence rules apply including obtaining a Doctor’s Note.

The company will issue a revised statement if additional action is required or there is new information to share beyond that being made public by the relevant authorities.

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FreshOne Announces Tremendous Company Growth

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FreshOne Holdings, LLC, a trusted consolidated temperature-controlled distribution, warehouse, and fresh food partner, today announced tremendous company growth. In 2019 FreshOne tripled its fleet, expanded its distribution service, tripled employee count, and opened a new distribution center in Dallas, Texas. This continued company momentum speaks to FreshOne’s core value of growth orientation for their people, their customers, and their company. 

“When you combine a proven distribution process with a food grade distribution center you bring extra value to customers who desire more fresh products on the shelf for their customers”, says Don Janacek, CEO and Founder. He adds, “we have taken out several steps in the process by adding the distribution center and offering more than just storage including single item pick.” 

The company also announced the advancement of Bill Ford as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Bill joined the company sixteen months ago and has become a leader in the promotion of the company and its new services. Bill attributes the rapid growth to, “providing unique customer service and support, treating our customers as if they are partners, and listening to them to understand how we can help them be more successful.” 

Rapid growth brings new opportunities for new and existing employees. FreshOne has added two new leadership roles: Vice President of Operations and Director of Human Resources. Billy Stovall has joined the team as Vice President of Operations. He has previous experience as Director of Transportation at a large wholesale grocery warehouse for 22 years and then as President of Operations at a beverage distribution company for 4 years. Billy is from Amarillo, Texas. With his extensive experience in both Fresh Food Distribution and Warehouse management, he will be a great asset to FreshOne as he will oversee all logistics operations for the company.  

With the double-digit growth in workforce, FreshOne desires to hire and retain the best people.  In order to address this challenge, they have welcomed Simon Watson in the new role of Director of Human Resources. Simon was born in the United Kingdom and began his work life in business systems. Moving to the United States in 1994, he built his career by solving problems over a wide range of industries including telecom, airlines, retail, medical, and catering. Simon brings broad experience and has a passion for applying his analytical and organizational skills to building a highly motivated workforce to prepare the company for even greater growth in 2020. 

FreshOne’s unwavering commitment to the success of its customers has enabled this growth and they are proud to provide a range of boutique services to accommodate chilled and frozen final mile logistics. From picking, packing, procurement, order fulfillment and cross-docking services, they help their customers succeed. 

For more information, please visit www.fresh-one.com or direct questions to Bill Ford at bford@fresh-one.com 

FreshOne’s Full Service Solution

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Retail customers are looking for fresh food solutions and food manufacturers, restaurants, and retailers are looking for a provider who can control the entire cold chain process and deliver profitable results. FreshOne has opened its first distribution center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to meet these new demands. FreshOne knows food safety and can add efficiencies that will reduce the times the product changes hands before reaching the end consumer and the product’s exposure to different temperatures. FreshOne is the clear solution to the food industry’s challenge for longer shelf life and stream lined distribution needs.

With over 14 years of providing fresh food solutions, FreshOne entered the fresh food distribution business to deliver products at the right time, at the right temperature, and at the right price. FreshOne partners with our customers to provide solutions and increased profits. FreshOne customers have complete visibility into their business with a unique customer portal to see each delivery in real time. This transparency offers the FreshOne customer detailed information to communicate, report metrics, and have assurance that the key performance indicators are met.

Less Handling equals More Food Safety

In January of 2020 FreshOne opened the first of several Distribution Centers to help customers manage food products with more safety, less movement, and less touches. Don Janacek explains “When you combine a proven distribution process with a food grade distribution center you bring extra value to customers who desire more fresh products on the shelf for their customers. He adds, “we have taken out several steps in the process by adding the distribution center and offering more than just storage.”

FreshOne provides a range of boutique services to accommodate chilled and frozen storage. From picking, packing, procurement, order fulfillment and cross-docking services help our customers succeed. When the process is added to on time deliveries with FreshOne’s fleet of trucks, mistakes are reduced and profits are increased. Every partnership is unique and FreshOne will help determine what metrics need to be met in order to get the job done with excellence until each customer is delighted with the FreshOne services.

Let us know how we can help you succeed.

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FreshOne was featured in a Food Business News article in December 2019.

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FreshOne was featured in a Food Business News article in December 2019.  We are proud to share it here: Interest in Ready-to-Eat Entrees Surges

The article focusses on our FreshTake brand of heat and eat meals.  Find out more —

KANSAS CITY — With convenience still at the very top of most consumers’ wish lists, demand for ready-to-eat entrees continues to surge.

And more and more, time-starved shoppers are turning to their retail grocery perimeter departments for meals that deliver not only convenience but also flavor, quality and value.

Dallas-based FreshOne, L.L.C.’s FreshTake entree lineup can include as many as 30 stock-keeping units at any given time, but the core of the company’s offer is about 12 items, said Bill Ford, FreshOne’s director of sales and marketing.

FreshTake entrees come in two sizes: 12- or 13-oz single servings; and family size, usually about 40 oz. Top sellers year after year include spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, chicken Parmesan and General Tso’s chicken. All meals have a protein, carb and vegetable.  <Read the entire article here>