Markon

Fresh solutions for fresh produce

The Markon Value

A full line of fresh fruits and vegetables packed exclusively for food service operators with a quality emphasis for a longer shelf-life and better yield.

A Step Ahead in Food Safety Standards

Markon takes tremendous pride in their 5-Star Food Safety Audit Program. All Markon products are backed by a comprehensive program addressing safety at five crucial points in the production process:

Fields
Packing facilities
Transportation/trucking
Distributor warehouses
Food service kitchens

Ready-Set-Serve

Ready-Set-Serve is a full line of table-ready fresh fruits, vegetables, and juices that are ready-to-use, innovative, and economical. Guaranteed quality, dependable yields, safety assurance, and fast, easy preparation are the hallmarks of the Ready-Set-Serve brand. All products are prepared and packaged for foodservice operators' specific needs and are 100 percent usable.

Tight specifications
Daily facility inspections on key items
Consistent quality
Increased shelf-life
Reduces waste/disposal costs
Reliable yields
Easier portion control
Simple cost-per-serving calculation
Consistent plate presentation

Markon First Crop

Markon First Crop includes traditional whole fruits and vegetables packed to detailed specifications that meet higher quality and minimum weight specifications than the USDA requires. You get the very best fresh produce available, day in, day out.

Tight specifications
Daily field inspections on key items
Shipped in recyclable, wax-free cartons for optimum freshness
Consistent quality
High yields

Peace of Mind

The 5-Star Food Safety Audit Program checks specifications and gathers information during inspections conducted at the five crucial points in the production process:

Fields

Third-party audits for good agricultural practices
Detailed specifications
Daily inspections
Water testing

Grower/Shipping Facilities

Third-party audits for:

Good manufacturing practices
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (Ready-Set-Serve only)
Regular daily/weekly inspections by Markon staff

Transport

Temperature monitors on trucks.

Distributor Warehouse

Dedicated quality assurance staff
Regulated warehouse temperature zones
Third-party inspections

Your Kitchen

Trace back to field level
"Best if used by" dates on all Ready-Set-Serve inner and outer packaging
Storage and handling information to help educate kitchen staff

You can also find Markon products at your local Gordon Food Service Store. Use our store locator to find a store near you.