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Concours d' Fresh: Produce industry celebrates second annual car show

June 22, 2022

The Produce News is proud to present the produce industry’s second annual Concours d' Fresh. We asked to see your wheels and you didn’t disappoint. This virtual car show features anything on wheels worth driving — or seeing. Get a look at what some of your fellow industry friends and colleagues ride in on the way to the airport before meeting up with you at trade shows.

Pete Pappas from Pete Pappas & Sons in his 1955 Chevy 3100.
Pete Pappas from Pete Pappas & Sons in his 1955 Chevy 3100.
Idaho Potato Commission Vice President of Foodservice Alan J. Kahn’s 1968 Camaro convertible.
Idaho Potato Commission Vice President of Foodservice Alan J. Kahn’s 1968 Camaro convertible.
This 1960 Cadillac coupe belongs to Antonio (Tony) Ojeda of Coastline Family Farms.
This 1960 Cadillac coupe belongs to Antonio (Tony) Ojeda of Coastline Family Farms.
Rob Johnson of Island Independent Buying Group’s fully restored 1971 Lincoln Mark 3.
Rob Johnson of Island Independent Buying Group’s fully restored 1971 Lincoln Mark 3.
This 1969 RS/SS Camaro belongs to Steve Grinstead of FreshEdge.
This 1969 RS/SS Camaro belongs to Steve Grinstead of FreshEdge.
Tom Lange Chairman Rock Gumpert’s 1974 Dino Ferrari 246Gt.
Tom Lange Chairman Rock Gumpert’s 1974 Dino Ferrari 246Gt.
Debby and Mike Core of The Munger Cos. in their 1956 Ford F100 pickup.
Debby and Mike Core of The Munger Cos. in their 1956 Ford F100 pickup.
This Aston Martin V12 Vantage belongs to Chef Mark Garcia of B&W Quality Growers.
This Aston Martin V12 Vantage belongs to Chef Mark Garcia of B&W Quality Growers.
Tony Arena of Arena Produce in his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible with Julie Arena and grandson Tyler.
Tony Arena of Arena Produce in his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible with Julie Arena and grandson Tyler.
Garry Friesen of Kroeker Farms Ltd. said this 1956 International S-100 was the first truck he drove on the farm growing up and it’s still making memories.
Garry Friesen of Kroeker Farms Ltd. said this 1956 International S-100 was the first truck he drove on the farm growing up and it’s still making memories.
Rod Swenson gets to and from Custom Produce Sales in his 1968 Chevelle.
Rod Swenson gets to and from Custom Produce Sales in his 1968 Chevelle.
Rob Johnson of Island Independent Buying Group’s 2022 SS Camaro 35th Anniversary.
Rob Johnson of Island Independent Buying Group’s 2022 SS Camaro 35th Anniversary.
Debby L. Core of The Munger Cos. and her 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark 2, which her husband restored.
Debby L. Core of The Munger Cos. and her 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark 2, which her husband restored.
Joe Gangi of Fresh Valley Foods turns heads in his ride.
Joe Gangi of Fresh Valley Foods turns heads in his ride.
This Camaro belongs to Tim Domini of National Co+op Grocers.
This Camaro belongs to Tim Domini of National Co+op Grocers.
Tom Leo of Mother Earth Mushooms with his 1973 Barracuda.
Tom Leo of Mother Earth Mushooms with his 1973 Barracuda.
This 1970 MGB GT belongs to Tyler Johnson of Gordon Food Service.
This 1970 MGB GT belongs to Tyler Johnson of Gordon Food Service.
This Mustang belongs to Janet Molica of California Giant Berry Farms.
This Mustang belongs to Janet Molica of California Giant Berry Farms.
This 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Gasser belongs to Justin Perkins of Invertebral, who helped build the car.
This 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Gasser belongs to Justin Perkins of Invertebral, who helped build the car.
Travis Kinney of Rijk Zwaan USA gets around in his 1956 F100.
Travis Kinney of Rijk Zwaan USA gets around in his 1956 F100.
Joe Esta of Wada Farms loves driving around in his 1977 GMC.
Joe Esta of Wada Farms loves driving around in his 1977 GMC.
Harold Gordon of Jones Day with his 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super.
Harold Gordon of Jones Day with his 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super.
This 1965 Corvette belongs to Tammy Doty of L&M.
This 1965 Corvette belongs to Tammy Doty of L&M.
Charlie Eagle of Southern Specialties with his 1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet and a 1983 Porsche 911 SC.
Charlie Eagle of Southern Specialties with his 1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet and a 1983 Porsche 911 SC.
Schnuck Markets uses this restored 1939 Chevy truck in parades, store openings and display at stores with produce in the back. 1939 was the year Schnuck Markets was founded. The truck was purchased and restored by then CEO Scott Schnuck for the 75th anniversary of the company.
Schnuck Markets uses this restored 1939 Chevy truck in parades, store openings and display at stores with produce in the back. 1939 was the year Schnuck Markets was founded. The truck was purchased and restored by then CEO Scott Schnuck for the 75th anniversary of the company.
The Fowler Farms fresh 32 Ford Hotrod.
The Fowler Farms fresh 32 Ford Hotrod.
Betsy Larkin Estes of A&A Organic Farms’ 1938 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan.
Betsy Larkin Estes of A&A Organic Farms’ 1938 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan.
Jessica Lara of the California Strawberry Commission with her 1968 Mustang.
Jessica Lara of the California Strawberry Commission with her 1968 Mustang.
Jarrod Johnson of Giorgio Fresh Co. with his 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster and David Santucci of Giorgio Fresh Co. with his 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.
Jarrod Johnson of Giorgio Fresh Co. with his 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster and David Santucci of Giorgio Fresh Co. with his 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.
Leo Villa of Tex-Mex Produce owns this 1995 Porsche 993.
Leo Villa of Tex-Mex Produce owns this 1995 Porsche 993.
Bill Welker of Fresh From the Start’s 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan.
Bill Welker of Fresh From the Start’s 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan.
This 55 Chevy Bel Air belongs to Bryan Large of SGS.
This 55 Chevy Bel Air belongs to Bryan Large of SGS.
This stock and original 1997 Ford F250 HD 7.5L belongs to Anthony McCarty of Litehouse.
This stock and original 1997 Ford F250 HD 7.5L belongs to Anthony McCarty of Litehouse.
This Chevy SS belongs to Paul Kolkau of Sunterra East.
This Chevy SS belongs to Paul Kolkau of Sunterra East.
MaryAnn Gunther of Perimeter Sales &Merchandising shows off her dream car.
MaryAnn Gunther of Perimeter Sales &Merchandising shows off her dream car.
This 1955 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon belongs to Doug Rodriguez of Windmill Farms Mushrooms.
This 1955 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon belongs to Doug Rodriguez of Windmill Farms Mushrooms.
Robert Dobrzanski of Atlas Produce & Distribution Inc.’s 1969 Bronco 302 V8.
Robert Dobrzanski of Atlas Produce & Distribution Inc.’s 1969 Bronco 302 V8.
This 57 Nash Metropolitan belongs to Deidre Smyrnos of Viva Tierra.
This 57 Nash Metropolitan belongs to Deidre Smyrnos of Viva Tierra.
Mario Andreani of S. Katzman Produce draws a lot of attention in this classic.
Mario Andreani of S. Katzman Produce draws a lot of attention in this classic.
Raymond Garcia of Kirschenman Organic Grapes owns this 1972 Chevy El Camino.
Raymond Garcia of Kirschenman Organic Grapes owns this 1972 Chevy El Camino.
This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette split window coupe belongs to Rennie Goldberg of Fresh Pacific International.
This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette split window coupe belongs to Rennie Goldberg of Fresh Pacific International.
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