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Ben B Schwartz takes an active and conscious approach to sourcing and procuring our produce. We vet our grower partners to ensure we're always bringing in product that was ethically and sustainably grown, traceable back to its source. It's our goal to work with partners who have a positive impact on both people and the environment.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/matteo-raimondi-86rNiLqog4E-unsplash.jpeg"},{"title":"HIGH-VELOCITY
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We believe that careful preparation is the only way to food safety. That's why we are HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) certified, adhere to GMP best practices, and are verified by third-party audits from SCS Global Services.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fineselection.jpg"},{"title":"EXPEDITED
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From our warehouse to your dock, on a moments notice, using impeccably maintained late model equipment. GPS tracked through ELD units and temperature monitored by our team throughout transit.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/delivery.jpg"}]},"workingtogether":{"carriers":{"title":"CARRIERS","baseline":"
As important as the quality of the product itself, getting it there timely and accurately, while maintaining load integrity and food safety standards is equally as important. At Ben B Schwartz & Sons, we're striving to become a shipper of choice. If you're a carrier that understands the intricacies of fresh produce transportation, we'd love to connect and hear about the primary lanes your company services. <\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fadetrucks.png"},"herault":{"title":"WORKING
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We're proud to serve national grocery chains, local grocery chains, and foodservice providers throughout the eastern United States and Canada. Our reputation for delivering the freshest, highest quality product on short notice is what differentiates us versus our competition. <\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/partners.png"},"shippers":{"title":"SHIPPERS
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Our long history has allowed us to form strong partnerships with consistent, reliable shippers and growers. However, we\u2019re always interested to connect with new partners, bring new products to market, and speak to like-minded companies who are driving high quality produce in the marketplace.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fadelemons.jpg"},"team":[{"name":"Chris","lastname":"Billmeyer","category":"Board","baseline":"","role":"President and CEO","mail":"","description":"Chris Billmeyer initially joined Ben B. Schwartz in the mid 70's to take over Sam Schwartz's responsibilities upon his retirement. Chris teamed up with Gary Schwartz and successfully ran the business for the next 20 years until he, along with his wife Janice, became the sole stockholders of Ben B. Schwartz. Chris' tenacity and high performance standards are a large reason for the company's success in how Ben B. 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He currently works as an owner\/operator, guiding the strategic direction of the company while simultaneously acting as a merchandiser.","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/drew-billmeyer.jpg"},{"name":"Bill","lastname":"Loup\u00e9e","category":"Operations","baseline":"","role":"Chief Operating Officer","mail":"bill.loupee@benbdetroit.com","description":"Bill Loup\u00e9e brings over a decade of supply chain knowledge to the Ben B. Schwartz team, as well as leadership experience organizing effective teams, driving process improvement, and leveraging technology to maximize efficiency. Bill held previous roles in Operations Management at Coyote Logistics (Chicago, IL) and as Executive Vice President at Sonwil Distribution Center and Sonwil Transportation\/ Logistics (Buffalo, NY). He is tasked with developing and overseeing day-to-day administrative and operations functions. Bill holds a Master's Degree from Michigan State University in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, and is a licensed US Customs Broker.","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01_Shot-1_Bill_Loupee_210831_199_Med-3-scaled.jpg"},{"name":"Dan","lastname":"Billmeyer","category":"Sales","baseline":"Corn, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Eggplant, Green Pepper, Variety Pepper","role":"","mail":"dan.billmeyer@benbdetroit.com","description":"Dan Billmeyer has worked here at his family's business since 1982. He is the quintessential iron man, having been on the front-line for his entire career. 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Over the course of his career, he has managed commodities, customer relationships, lead business development, and has helped launch new products\/services. Jordan graduated from University of Louisville with a degree in Economics. ","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/220426_BBS_JordanGrainger_012_Small.jpg"},{"name":"Sean","lastname":"Serra","category":"SALES","baseline":"Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Root Vegetables, Cabbage, Leafy Wet Vegetables","role":"","mail":"sean.serra@benbdetroit.com","description":"Sean Serra is new to Ben B. Schwartz as of 2017 but is not to the industry. He has been in the produce business his entire life, working for various family businesses, from retail markets to every aspect of wholesale throughout his career of nearly 15 years. In 2006, Sean started full-time at the Detroit Produce Terminal, unloading trucks and pulling orders as he worked his way up to sales and product management through his dedication and hard work. He has built relationships with growers, shippers, logistic companies, and customers alike that don't stop at the end of the day's business.","image":"https:\/\/benbdetroit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sean-serra.jpg"},{"name":"Ralph","lastname":"Laderoot","category":"Sales","baseline":"Pears, Apples, Avocados, Kiwi, Pomegranates, Persimmons, Mangos, Blueberries, And Chestnuts.","role":"","mail":"ralph.landeroot@benbdetroit.com","description":"Ralph Laderoot III likely has more fun than anyone you have met. Born in Michigan, Ralph moved to Arizona with his family, only to return to his home state and start working in the retail side of the produce business. He is a pillar of our sales team, having built\/developed numerous commodity categories, from the ground up, into robust, high-quality, and consistent avenues of availability, through all sorts of crop and economic dynamics. He has worked with Ben B. 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