Fresh Express Overview
- Year Founded
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1930
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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1,100
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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2
- Investments
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1
Fresh Express General Information
Description
Distributor and supplier of packaged salads and fresh-cut fruits based in Salinas, California. The company purchases, processes, packages and distributes a variety of ready-to-eat salads and other fresh-cut produce offerings to food retailers, food-service distributors, operators and quick-service restaurants, enabling clients to avail quality packed food products.
Contact Information
Website
www.freshexpress.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- P.O. Box 80599
- Salinas, CA 93912
- United States
Corporate Office
- P.O. Box 80599
- Salinas, CA 93912
- United States
Fresh Express Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
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Fresh Express Competitors (5)
One of Fresh Express’s 5 competitors is Earthbound Farm, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Salinas, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthbound Farm | Formerly PE-Backed | Salinas, CA | ||||
| Dole China | Corporation | Shanghai, China | ||||
| Fresh Del Monte Produce | Corporation | Coral Gables, FL | ||||
| Vega Produce | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Medley, FL | ||||
| Organicgirl | Private Equity-Backed | Salinas, CA |
Fresh Express Patents
Fresh Express Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-11518113-B2 | Heat sealing apparatus | Active | 13-Sep-2019 | ||
| US-20210078261-A1 | Heat sealing apparatus | Active | 13-Sep-2019 | ||
| US-20230002147-A1 | Heat sealing apparatus | Active | 13-Sep-2019 | ||
| US-12017842-B2 | Heat sealing apparatus | Active | 13-Sep-2019 | ||
| US-D658979-S1 | Consumer goods basket | Active | 03-Dec-2010 |
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Fresh Express Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Fresh Express Acquisitions (1)
Fresh Express’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with McEntire Produce. The deal was made on 13-Dec-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McEntire Produce | 13-Dec-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Cultivation |
Fresh Express Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| McEntire Produce | Columbia, SC | 1938 |
Fresh Express FAQs
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When was Fresh Express founded?
Fresh Express was founded in 1930.
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Where is Fresh Express headquartered?
Fresh Express is headquartered in Salinas, CA.
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What is the size of Fresh Express?
Fresh Express has 1,100 total employees.
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What industry is Fresh Express in?
Fresh Express’s primary industry is Food Products.
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Is Fresh Express a private or public company?
Fresh Express is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Fresh Express?
The current valuation of Fresh Express is .
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What is Fresh Express’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Fresh Express is .
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Who are Fresh Express’s investors?
Performance Food Group has invested in Fresh Express.
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Who are Fresh Express’s competitors?
Earthbound Farm, Dole China, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Vega Produce, and Organicgirl are competitors of Fresh Express.
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When was Fresh Express acquired?
Fresh Express was acquired on 28-Jun-2005.
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Who acquired Fresh Express?
Fresh Express was acquired by Chiquita Brands International.
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