Downtown Produce

Founded by Gaylord and Jill Aker, Downtown Produce has been operational for more than 30 years. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of vegetables and fruits in the United States. Spread on more than 10,000-square-feet of space, it has a state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Melbourne, Fla. Downtown Produce specializes in various types of fresh and dried produce, including a full line of dairy products, paper type product, more than 500 frozen items, fresh meats and other poultry products, and over 2,000 different canned and dry-goods items. The company s service area includes, Ormond, Stuart, Okeechobee, Winter Haven, Kissimmee, Orlando, Sanford and Deland, Fla. Additionally, it provides produce information including nutrition, health benefits, recipes, selection tips, varieties, healthy eating tips, trivia, storage, cleaning information, and industry facts.